Midas Blenny staying in cave

[jayreef2]

I recently bought a midas blenny for my first fish in my 32 gallon Fluval Flex aquarium. He has been eating but he will not leave his cave. He has been in my tank for 4 days. How long does it usually take for them to adjust? He is also afraid of me

 

[blaxsun]

I'll let you know if mine ever decides to come out of the barnacle he's taken up permanent residence in (going on well over a year now). He comes out to eat, and will occasionally get "out and about" - but generally goes back into his barnacle whenever someone enters the room. Unless it's to be fed.

 

[Dave1993]

Mines always out very active fish

 

[MERKEY]

Ours is out and active but also in his cave/hole a lot.

If yours is eating and then hiding I'd say it's just getting adjusted and comfortable in its new home.

They really do have one of the best personalities when comfortable.

 

[vlangel]

Mine was very shy at first so I named him Charlie Brown since I thought he lacked confidence. After 3 weeks or a month he began coming out and now is out all the time. He is a great fish! Hopefully yours will come out after he settles in more.

 

[rwm0418]

They tend to like to hide quite a bit. Also, make sure you have a secure lid as they do like to jump.

 

[vlangel]

They tend to like to hide quite a bit. Also, make sure you have a secure lid as they do like to jump.

Yes, I second this. My 1st Midas blenny hit my cover about 3 Xs when I first got him. My current Midas blenny seems more chill but I still use a cover.