How long should I let my fish do this?

[Phishy McGee]

I brought home a square spot anthias on Saturday and put him in QT. He wedged himself sideways between the tank bottom and a rock I have in there. He won't come out, if I move the rock he finds it. Is this normal? 2 days hiding on the ground sideways? I'm wondering if he's getting stressed and I should just put him in my display full of rockwork for him to hide in or stick it out in QT for a while? Thoughts? He's not eating at all, just lying there hiding.

Thanks.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Gotta leave em alone, when he's comfy, he will come out. You could try tossing in a few pieces of food to get him out in a few days.

 

[haleyf1024]

My lyretail did something similar. I didn't see him for a week after I put him in the DT, he was wedged in the rockwork sideways and not moving much but was alive. He slowly crept out over a few days and is now one of the most excitable fish. I say give him a few days and see what happens

 

[eatbreakfast]

That is pretty normal behavior, give it time and he will come out.

 

[GreatWhiteTang]

Agreed it's normal anthias behavior.. They eventually come out.. And then never hide haha even at night if there is any ambient light they are out!

 

[eeyore357]

How's the fish doing?