Introduced my foxface into my tank and he is just behind the rocks. Changed color too. I have the lights off. Should I keep them off? Came out briefly, looked bright yellow but when I passed by, hid behind rock again and changed color
Foxface rabbit fish
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colesjensen
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I'd leave the lights off for a little just to reduce stress. My massive fox face that I've had for years now still does this when he's stressed or sleeping.
Salty1962
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I'd keep the lights low for as long as you can. FoxFace, as with most fish, show their mood through their coloration. That said, my FoxFace Lo changes colors within minutes. I thought it would never really start showing the bright yellow that their known for, one of the main reasons I got it. They're very cool maintenance fish. Watch out for the spines, very nasty sting
ReeferDave01
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I got mine to full stocked aquarium and my Yellow tang was relentless against him. Fox face hid and turned color for couple of days but then started coming out more & defending himself. Within a week he's full yellow swimming fully in tank. Still little skittish when he sees me, but I'm sure he'll soon appreciate the hand that feeds him... Or her
Salty1962
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He'll always be skittish towards you except when there's food around... My Flame Tang was relentless with mine as well until he got popped a few times with the FF's spines. Swam around acting drunk for a few minutes. Now the Tang doesn't even look at him, lol!
CindyKz
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I have a coral rabbitfish (Siganus corallinus), so a different species. He hid and maintained his "stressed out" coloration for almost a week after I added him to my tank, a 75 gal with 2 clowns, an exquisite wrasse and a blenny. Now he is out in the water column more often and even bullying my other fish a bit, but still hides and camouflages if a person approaches the tank too quickly. As long as your rabbitfish is eating I would be patient for a bit before I worry. Of course, if your fish isn't eating or is being bullied by others, it's a different situation.
