New wrasse MIA. When to get concerned?

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I ordered a QT’d melanarus wrasse from dr reefs. They thankfully sent me two of them since apparently they are known to not handle shipping stress well. One didn’t make it past a few hours. The other seemed to swim around normally then went into hiding. That was on Wednesday, today is Sunday. No sightings since. I did purchase the 7 day “extended warranty” but I’m hoping that won’t be needed. Any advice? I’m hesitant to “do something” about it lest I stress the hiding fish even worse.
 
Ive had this happen a few times over the years. They hide in the very beginning and then reappear a few days later. Some Ive lost and some go on to survive. I think its the stress of being shipped
 

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