Steve Blum
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2 days ago I moved my 6" HT to 120 G Display Tank mostly angels. When I chase him out he just finds a new hiding place. He has not eaten in DT yet. How long before he comes out and swims. Should I just Leave Him alone?
Harlequin Tusk Hiding Help
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silverado61
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He should eventually come out on his own. Try reducing the light intensity so that they're subdued. That might make him more comfortable and come out of hiding.
Steve Blum
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Many Thanks Silverado61. I will be patient it is only two days since he has hid and not come out for food.
Steve Blum
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Silverado61. Things are looking up Tusk came out for a few minutes before lights went out.
silverado61
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Awesome! Things are looking up.
Steve Blum
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Dear Silverado 61. He has not come out to swim that I saw today and it is 10:30 AM. Perhaps it will take a while longer
Steve Blum
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This Tusk fish does not like crustaceans. I tried clam and scallops not much interest.
silverado61
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Some fish take 1-2 weeks to come out of hiding. Patience grasshopper.
jay0705
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I agree w silver patients. I bet if you use a red light at night you would see it out. It takes them time to acclimate.
Now too your food, live food is totally different. Its literally what they eat., they have to to get accustom to our feeds. If your really worried it's not eating try some live ghost shrimp, hermits, even add a few snails. They have those teeth for a reason
Steve Blum
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Jay I thought about buying some ghost shrimp however they are hard to get and expensive on Internet. I am also worried that the other fish in DT would eat the Grass Shrimp before the Harlequin got out and chased them.
Steve Blum
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Silverado you give good advice. I put some shrimp and lobster just inside where he is hold up. I can't tell if he ate but the food was no where to be seen.
Steve Blum
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Silverado. Just fed my fish. Dropped a piece of lobster in front of HT cave. He stuck his body out and I saw him eat the lobster. I guess if he is eating and I have some patience he will come out in a few days