Hippo tang acclimation

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  1. heffernan

    heffernan Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I received my order from live aquaria this morning. A red stripe angel, a clown, and a hippo tang. I did the drip acclimation and then added the fish to the DT. Both the angel and clown are doing fine. The hippo has wedged himself between some rocks and seems to be breathing pretty rapidly. He hasn't moved much since I added him. It's only been about 2 hours but he has been breathing that way the whole time. Is this normal or do I have reason for concern???? Thanks
     
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Pretty normal.I would turn the lights in the DT off.
     
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  3. heffernan

    heffernan Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    K, I have them off. How long is this behavior normal
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I agree with Vinny.
     
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  5. Dodger745

    Dodger745 Flamingo Tongue

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    I suppose the whole quarantine process is out the window....lol
     
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    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    lol +1
     
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  7. anb

    anb Coral Banded Shrimp

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    In my experience... until it's comfortable. How long that'll take, who knows. Hippos are strange fish. Some are butts straight out the bag, most are timid/shy. Long as it eats next day, I'd say it's good. Feed good food though cause those fish are prone to ich breakouts... keeping stress down helps.
     
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