Got me worried

fugzz

fugzz

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Ok so i bought a new fish today im not sure of its name i forget, its still small/young and its bright orange with white spots, and the guy in the shop showed me a picture of it and apparently it changes colours to purples and blues when it gets older/bigger..
^^ Hopefully someone can identify the fish for me its thin and narrow..
I have a problem, i got it today and it dug under my rocks, i know this is normal but how long do they tend to stay under there for? Also i dont have sand i have actual rocks they arent huge or heavy but im worried he might not be able to get back out what should i do? Its only been about 30 mins since he dug....
 
bill109

bill109

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alli can think of is a orange spotted fileish..
they should be kept in the wild
good searc it. if it is. i would read read read. about them and do ur b est to take care of bcs they are very difficult
how about some pics
-bill109
 
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scoobs

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body shape?
could be a Stonogobiops yashia but with the limited info it could be almost anything
 
bill109

bill109

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Originally Posted by fugzz
nope not that fish they are primarily orange with white spots
wellu said it was thin and narrow as some filefish are.
hmm...
 
reefforbrains

reefforbrains

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Orange with white spots sound like a dead ringer for a Juvenile Coris Wrasse.
Awesome looking fish when young but very poor choice for a reef tank as they tear the place apart when they get larger.
Wrasse are also known for lying in the sandbed or wriggling under things searching for snacks.
Anyway to post a Pic?
 
fugzz

fugzz

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Thats the fish... Ive only seen him once since i released him, he has dug under the rocks and i dont get to see him much, is this normal? and will he stop digging and staying down there for so long once he gets used to the tank?
And why is this a bad choice of fish?
 
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smartorl

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Not to be mean but it is wise to question the needs of the fish and how well it will fit into your tank. With that being said, don't sweat it, almost everyone here has done it before, this is a hobby where you learn as you go. I have many, many times, put a few dollars down to hold a fish or coral until I can come home and check it out. More times than not, I have to get a refund because it is hard to find animals that will work within your environment when you are picking because they are cool looking.
That is a cool looking fish by the way ;).
 
fugzz

fugzz

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ive been told there are a number of things wrong with my tank, but you know what? I've found my fish are pretty fine ive only had one fish die on me and ive had my tank for about 2 years maybe just less... I think thats a pretty solid record concidering i dont come from a family of fish lovers. Alot of people tell me my fish will die because of this and because of that, but alot of the time they are wrong. Alot of people tell me i have too many fish, not enough tank space, conflicting species. But my fish have lasted this long without any major issues so im just going to by my own rules, besides i am the one forking out the $$$.
 
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smartorl

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Well do what you want then because it sounds as if you will anyhow. If you are pushing the limits then you are surviving on luck and just hope your luck continues. In the beginning, years ago, I trusted when the LFS told me that this fish would do fine, I made judgement calls in spite of warnings, I did my own thing and for a while it worked and then BOOM, everything just feel apart and I had to start over, and it was pure Hell that time around, everything went wrong. People here offer their knowledge and opinions to spare others from having to experience problems that they have likely encountered. or witnessed.
If you don't expect people to post their opinions, then posting on a forum may not be for you. People post because they care about their hobby not just to bust your butt.
 
fugzz

fugzz

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You have me all wrong, i understand and appreciate people giving their opinion/advice and input, for the most part i take and respect their advice but i think its also okay for people to make their own judgments based on their own situations because no single tank is the same as another, conditions will ALWAYS vary and there is no exact answer.
My only problem here is, when i ask if anybody can identify my fish for me and explain if it's behavior is normal i get told my choice in fish isn't good and that i will most likely encounter alot of problems with it... While the information is all well and good, it is kind of discouraging when you come home with your favorite fish in the shop, only to be told its not a good fish to have.
 
reefforbrains

reefforbrains

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Originally Posted by ReefForBrains
Orange with white spots sound like a dead ringer for a Juvenile Coris Wrasse.
Awesome looking fish when young but very poor choice for a reef tank as they tear the place apart when they get larger.
Wrasse are also known for lying in the sandbed or wriggling under things searching for snacks.
Anyway to post a Pic?

Um.....sorry to say it , but that pic IS a Coris wrasse
They dig in the sand and are frantic hunters for all inverts when they get larger.
Such awesome colors they are hard to turn away but a very poor choice for a reef tank as the fish is so destructive.
Sorry bud.
 
nigerbang

nigerbang

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Good call!!
You should always research new additions at least to some degree that way to at least know their diet.. And I can't stress enough setting up a QT.. I am glad everything has worked out SO FAR, but more often than not it will be a sudden and complete crash. I am not trying to be a jerk or negative, but if you know that you are going against what is normal stocking then you are asking for trouble.. Good luck and I hope you never exp. A system crash
 
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