Blue Hippo Tang - Should i be worried?

[aceroc]

I got a Blue hippo Tang yesterday and he was swimming fine last night and today he just sits in the upper back corners of my tank. From what i have read they like to hide in LR.
Should i worry?

 

[shista]

what size tank is it? how much LR do u ahve?

 

[aceroc]

75gal with about 75pound of LR. Been adding about 10 pounds a week. Fish is small about 1 inch. He doesn't seen to want to go down into the rockwork.

 

[drea]

how long did u drip him for? i like to drip tangs at least min. for an hr.... anytime i did less they would have problems............

 

[aceroc]

i did mine for about 1hour 30min. 5:00 to 6:30. He eats fine he is a little shy i have to put food in and get back and will eat but seems to just go back to the one spot. Doesn't even think about the rock. Could it be that my powerheads are flowing over the rock?

 

[puffer32]

No, don't think PH have anything to do with it. If he's eating thats great

i wouldn't worry to much, he is just acclaimating to your tank.

 

[drea]

i agree, see what happens over the next few days

 

[angelsrock]

what kind of fish are in the tank with it? that could also make it not want to swim around and go into the live rock.

 

[aceroc]

Clownfish and a blue/green chromis. Also does anyone know if they like "Two Little Fishies Sea Veggies" purple or the green sheets?. I was going to get some to put on a veggie clip.

 

[kraut59]

I give all my tangs Julian Springs Sea Veggies which is green seaweed and have read that they also like brown seaweed.

 

[angelsrock]

yeah you have to give it seaweed as part of their diet at least once a day. it might be reluctant to eat it at first so put it near a place he swims by most. also it shouldn't be stressed by those fish you have in there. give it a day or so to adjust.

 

[aquapro_1]

They love broccoli and zucchini. Get a vegi clip. They nibble, so place in a close proximity & give about 5-10 min. Then remove.