[first LPS] hammer looks angry

[Robert Binz]

I’ve had lots of softies in the past but this is my first hammer.

I picked him up from the LFS today. Temperature acclimated; dipped in revive; placed in the sand bed. Since entering my tank he’s closed up completely.

Ammonia/nitrite = 0
Nitrate =5
DKH = 10
Light = Aqua Knight on high
Tank = 6 gal
Flow = low to moderate

Is it typical for hammers to be annoyed the first day they’re in a new tank? What should I be thinking about?

 

[Brad Miller]

Give him some time to recover from being in new lighting, dipping etc...he should come around

 

[ChiSox Rabbitfish]

I’ve had lots of softies in the past but this is my first hammer.

I picked him up from the LFS today. Temperature acclimated; dipped in revive; placed in the sand bed. Since entering my tank he’s closed up completely.

Ammonia/nitrite = 0
Nitrate =5
DKH = 10
Light = Aqua Knight on high
Tank = 6 gal
Flow = low to moderate

Is it typical for hammers to be annoyed the first day they’re in a new tank? What should I be thinking about?

Took my hammer a few days to adjust to my system now he’s glorious

 

[Robert Binz]

Thanks guys! Not panicking but just wanted to check!

 

[Robert Binz]

He’s looking better today