Fairy Wrasse

[adamfajge]

I have 2 boisterous fish a Oscellaris Clownfish and a Bi-Color Blenny. I just got 3 days ago a Solarensis Wrasse who is still hesitant to swim inthe front of the tank. He peeks out and comes out for a few seconds here and there. Anyone else have the same type of fish? I just want to see the Wrasse start to eat.
Adam

 

[revaltion131]

Shy behavior like that is very normal for almost all wrasses, and Fairies are no exception. I wouldn't start to truly worry until it's been a full week with no real improvements.

 

[Tankguy001]

I agree , my fairy wrasse did the exact same thing. After a couple of days he should start swimming around.

 

[detguy123]

the first few days for a fairy wrasse can be tough on them...like the others said i would not be too worried...if he has not ate in the next few days i woul start to get worried...it also helps to use a specimen cup to introduce new fairys and flashers to the tank..this helps them get use to the new tankmates as well as the established fish a chance to get use to the new guy...you can get a breeders cup to use as a cup