New fish in hiding, I think.

My purple fire fish still continues to be very shy. One time only, it came to the front of the tank. Swam to the opposite side. I tried to get a picture, in doing so, I scared it and it went back to hiding.

The only time it comes out is during feeding. It doesn't go more the a few inches from it's hiding spot (which is a hole under the live rock). Eats the food that makes it's way there. Then hides again.

Is this typically for this fish? Should I be concerned? I don't believe that my clowns or blenny are bothering it. I just think it's a very shy fish.

 

I wouldnt be concerned. Like I mentioned mine has become much more reclusive since the other one moved out so to speak. I think they are just happier in multiples. I'm gonna have to read & see if its ok to add another one or if there will be issues cause I feel kinda bad seeing it act like that now.

 

It was more of an update then a concern. The fish eats every time i feed, so I know its healthy. I have no evidence of the other inhabitants picking on it. Like I said, just think it's shy.

 

Well my firefish has disappeared again. It's been about one month since I've seen it. Such a cool fish and I can't enjoy it's presence.

 

I'm now starting to be concerned. Don't even see it during feeding.

 

Bump.
I think it's goner.

 

I only read the last couple pages but I assume you've already checked the floor and behind the tank?Do you have an overflow he could be stuck in?How stong of a cuc do you have?

 

I have check the floor and behind the tank. I have an overflow, but I don't believe its in there. I have a very good clean up crew from reef cleaners. I knew where its hid out was. Ive even tried to place some pellets right in front the last few days, and no sign of the little guy.

 

hmmm......can you move some rocks to see if he pops out of hiding? idk,i hope he shows up for ya.

 

Thanks. I don't want to move any rocks. That will be the last resort if I don't see it in a few days.