Christmas Wrasse

[bshanks4321]

So I just bought a Christmas Wrasse, I acclimated him and as soon as I put him in the tank he buried himself in the sand and has been buried for about 18 hours now. I have read many places that this is completely normal for this fish but if he hasnt come out of the sand at what point do i go digging for him to make sure he isnt dead? This is also a fish that eats 3-4 times a day so I cant see how hes going to make it if he doesnt eat for 2 days straight. Thanks in advance for the help

 

[bornagain]

I had a dragon wrasse that did the same thing when I bought it. Takes a few days for the fish to feel comfortable. Your wrasse might be in and out of the sand for a couple weeks.
You could sift through the sand with your fingers. The wrasse will be near the surface. Maybe under 1/2-1 inch of sand. Just be very careful so you don't damage the fish with your hands.

 

[bshanks4321]

Great, soo he finally came out of the substrate after two days and I noticed he has "popeye", I have quarantined him and started him on a cycle of Furan-2. Anybody know the success rates of treating pop eye?

 

[bshanks4321]

so my wrasses eye is no longer swollen or popped out but it does still have the cloudy film over it, but i do still see the color in his eye so is that good sign? will his sight be affected after this?