I have had my Tomini Tang for over a year in my 220 gallon DT. He was regularly active in the tank but after a 3 day weekend away he has been hiding in a cave in the rock work barley showing his face. I haven't added any new fish in months, last one I added was a yellow tang about 4 months ago. Thy had no issues with one another, other then the first day or two but very little aggression. What could be making him hide out?
Tomini Tang Hiding
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Reefing_addiction
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Does he come out to eat?
Reefing_addiction
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So mine did this after his buddy went Mia, but he would come out to eat. I recently swapped tanks and now he comes out but he is still super skiddish. But honestly my flame has always been a chicken
Did you have someone watching the tank while you were gone?
ypu may want to watch for someone else picking on him
Did you have someone watching the tank while you were gone?
ypu may want to watch for someone else picking on him
Thanks for your reply. I didn’t have anyone watching the tank. I have an auto feeder and apex so for the few days I just let it ride. I haven’t noticed any previous aggression in the tank Pryor. I’m hoping he is coming out at some point to eat while I’m away at work or at night
Reefing_addiction
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Maybe he is mad at you for leaving lol
I know you said he is hiding but can you see any part of him? Notice rapid breathing? Have you tried tempting him with nori? Maybe even put some on a rock and drop it close to his hiding spot
I know you said he is hiding but can you see any part of him? Notice rapid breathing? Have you tried tempting him with nori? Maybe even put some on a rock and drop it close to his hiding spot
workhz
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I was going to say maybe he’s got used to not having a person (or shadows) around the tank and just needed to re-adjust.
They make super cheap WiFi cameras now. Everyone should have one for viewing their tanks and fish without scaring the inhabitants.
I have a orchid dottyback that doesn’t come out very often when I’d stand near the tank but he was out and about when I was away.
They make super cheap WiFi cameras now. Everyone should have one for viewing their tanks and fish without scaring the inhabitants.
I have a orchid dottyback that doesn’t come out very often when I’d stand near the tank but he was out and about when I was away.
