Niger not eating

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I added this Niger trigger 24 hours ago. He immediately went under this rock and has not moved since. I have tried Mysis shrimp 3 times right in front of him. He never moved a muscle. I’m worried he’s going to starve. White light only on for the picture even though it’s hard to see him. I have kept room light off and tank light very dark blue. Any tips on getting him to take a bite or come out??

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I added this Niger trigger 24 hours ago. He immediately went under this rock and has not moved since. I have tried Mysis shrimp 3 times right in front of him. He never moved a muscle. I’m worried he’s going to starve. White light only on for the picture even though it’s hard to see him. I have kept room light off and tank light very dark blue. Any tips on getting him to take a bite or come out??

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He will be okay, give him some time. Offer some bigger chunks of meaty foods on a feeding stick and garlic also makes the food smell good to them
 

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I know it’s not in the same vein, but my blue throat when introduced, hid in the rocks for 4 days and didn’t eat for just as long.

now he is a PIG. Don’t worry about it too much
 
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I know it’s not in the same vein, but my blue throat when introduced, hid in the rocks for 4 days and didn’t eat for just as long.

now he is a PIG. Don’t worry about it too much
Wow. Beautiful fish man!
 

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