Green cleaner wrasse

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  1. xgeocidex

    xgeocidex Astrea Snail

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    He aclimated into the tank fine but when i turn the lights off he darts rapidly around the tank any idea why?
     
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  2. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Probably doesn't have a place to hide just yet.
     
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  3. xgeocidex

    xgeocidex Astrea Snail

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    now i cant find him lol
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Depending on how bright your lighting is, he may be a bit shocked until his eyes adjust when they first turn off.

    Like a lot of other Wrasse species, Cleaners tend to hide very well at night. Mine found a hole in a rock just large enough he can fit into it. Some actually bury themselves in the sand.

    FWIW, I hope you have a cover; they can be avid jumpers when spooked or harassed by other fish.
     
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  5. xgeocidex

    xgeocidex Astrea Snail

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    I watched him burrow into the sand last night. I have no lid im thinking about making something out of a acrylic sheet.
     
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    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    thats very lucky, id love to see mine do that. my cleaner near night time swims around happily one second then, BOOM! vanished till next morning.
     
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  7. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I have a glass cover on mine. Just make sure it's not airtight; you don't want to hamper your gas exchange.
     
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  8. xgeocidex

    xgeocidex Astrea Snail

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    Ok and when do you think hell come out considering hes new?
     
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  9. Mr. Bill

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    It may be a few days before you actually see much of him. Once he's accustomed to his new environment though, he'll only hide at night.
     
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  10. xgeocidex

    xgeocidex Astrea Snail

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    Will he come out to eat?
     
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