flame angel question?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by reefing1, Jul 24, 2010.

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  1. reefing1

    reefing1 Astrea Snail

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    Does anyone have one? I just got one and he has been hiding in the live rock constantly for two days. I am just wondering if he will eventully become more comfortable and be less reclusive. I have a Rino tang that I have seen chase him into the rock but still wondering if these fish are very reclusive by nature?
     
    reefing1, Jul 24, 2010
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  2. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    give it time, it will come out. Mine stays out with the rest of the fish and is no more skittish. As a matter of fact, it is probably the most curious fish in my tanks. if i am doing something on the floor at the side of the tank, he is usually the first to come investigate. just to vent, mine is a coral nipper and if i could catch him........
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    The tang will keep it in the rocks until it is sure the angel will submit to him. As long as the angel eats it should be OK.
     
    2in10, Jul 24, 2010
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  4. hender

    hender Fire Shrimp

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    I agree with all this, plus as far as dwarf angels go, the flame is pretty darn hardy.
     
    hender, Jul 25, 2010
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