Normal foxface behavior?

[mrpontiac80]

I’m curious if my foxface is just laid back and often just resting or not? Very often I see him just resting on the sand. He won’t stay there in one spot for more than 10-30 seconds it seems but will often just move to another area and do the same. He is very fat and happy looking. As soon as I approach the tank he starts swimming around like it’s feeding time or something. Often picks at sand and stuff and swims around with the tangs. Eats extremely well and poops like a dump truck lol. But is constantly pausing on the sand bed normal for these guys? I’ve had him for several months.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Swim bladder deficiency? Idk... lol
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[Sean Clark]

My fox faces would hover around in one spot but usually by the rocks. It sounds like it is responsive to stimuli so I wouldn't be concerned unless it becomes lethargic or is breathing heavily.

 

[mrpontiac80]

My fox faces would hover around in one spot but usually by the rocks. It sounds like it is responsive to stimuli so I wouldn't be concerned unless it becomes lethargic or is breathing heavily.

Definitely responsive.

 

[mrpontiac80]

Swim bladder deficiency? Idk... lol
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I mean, I don’t know much about that but he doesn’t seem to have a problem staying upright or angled while foraging for food or anything.

 

[Sean Clark]

Definitely responsive.

Also it's color is very bright and not pulled in which means it is comfortable.

 

[boacvh]

I don't think anything wrong with it, as long as is bright yellow I'd say he isn't stressed. Mine does quirky stuff like this. Also plays on surface same way. I love their personality

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

They really do have great personalitys for a fish.
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[mrpontiac80]

Thanks everyone! I was just watching the tank and thought I’d ask.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Mine was as you described in the OP… Boring!!

 

[mrpontiac80]

Mine was as you described in the OP… Boring!!

Really? Mine is actually very active but that’s what made me wonder. There are just times in the day he just chills

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Mine is only a couple weeks in the tank and still getting adjusted but he will rest on the rocks and a frag rack, but when he is stressed out,(my fish are sometimes skiddish) he reacts to the other fish and will camouflage himself with the rocks and lay in a crack but then a few seconds later he will yellow up and swim but I've seen him not stressed and yellow laying in the rocks.


Id say resting on something looks normal, but thats the only info and experience with a f.f

 

[ColoredRock]

They really do have great personalitys for a fish.
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Ours is a weirdo... king of the tank.. passive aggressive.. keeps the 6 line in check.

But also.. gosts and hangs in a corner once in a while..who knows.