Jewel Wrasse

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  1. greeny122229

    greeny122229 Bristle Worm

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    I bought one on saturday and haven't seen it since i put it in,it darted straight into the sand.

    Is this normal, will i ever see this fish or will it be like my evassive lobster which i see oncein ablue moon.

    Many thanks
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    I wouldn't be shocked if you don't see it for a week. It takes them a while to get used to a new tank.

    Sometimes with new ones you have to feed live brine shrimp to get them to eat.
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Many do bury themselves in the sand, so that's not really a worry right now. I would give it some time and see what he does.
     
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  4. greeny122229

    greeny122229 Bristle Worm

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    cheers guys
     
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  5. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    congrats on new fish, hope you find it
     
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  6. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    +1 If after 2 weeks of not finding it, then maybe go looking :p
    Congrats on the new addition.
     
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  7. greeny122229

    greeny122229 Bristle Worm

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    i found him and returned him for the full value in store credit - replaced with a v friendly yellow sailfin tang- very active and pretty!
     
    greeny122229, Jan 29, 2009
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