Missing fish.

[colincolin747]

I recent purchased a firefish. I have not seen it for the past week at all after the first day putting it in the tank. I have removed parts of my rock work and dug out most of the sand and crevices but no sign. I am worried that it probably is stuck inside a rock or something. My brother theorises that my BTA ate it.... I’m not sure on what to do at this point.... All water parameters are within range.

 

[Cell]

Very timid fish. It probably just needed time and a calm environment to come out. Hopefully you didnt bury it while searching. Just wait it out at this point would be my recommendation.

 

[colincolin747]

Very timid fish. It probably just needed time and a calm environment to come out. Hopefully you didnt bury it while searching. Just wait it out at this point would be my recommendation.

I made sure that the base rock works were not moved and used a turkey baster to look through the sand. Zero sign at all.

 

[725196]

Do toy have an open top on your aquarium? They are jumpers. Also if a fish dies and you have a good cuc (Clean up crew) you may never see the remains

 

[colincolin747]

Do toy have an open top on your aquarium? They are jumpers. Also if a fish dies and you have a good cuc (Clean up crew) you may never see the remains

I have 5 nassarius snails, 2 trochus snails and a pair coral banded shrimp. My tank has a net and checked filter and areas around the tank cabinet and no luck.

 

[725196]

I have 5 nassarius snails, 2 trochus snails and a pair coral banded shrimp. My tank has a net and checked filter and areas around the tank cabinet and no luck.

My guess is the cuc got it