PAIR FATHEAD (Sunburst Anthias) Tried to Move between TANKS (Backed off) Fish went into SHOCK (Normal?)

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Ok. Maybe I'm overeacting but Just want to See if this has happend to anyone.

A year ago a MY Single SunBurst died, since it could never compete fast enough during Feeding Time.

So when I saw a pair of Fatheads ....six months ago, I couldn't pass it up.
But knowing they were slow eaters, I turned my Empty Refuge in Sump into a Cozy, Safe Tank for them.

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Today, I thought it time to move them (6 months later), into a Friendly 90 Gallon Tank.

I pulled out the larger Rocks to have a easy and safe Netting.....and then attempted to Net them.
One hid but the other I managed to net.
But It was in Shock when I looked into the Bowl I put him in.
He looked Dead, but a nudge got him moving.

I thought maybe I hit or Crushed him a bit against the rock (But I don't think so).

So I bailed out on the Move an put him back.

Both looked really bad shape, but MAYBE it's just SHOCK, after being so safe and isolated so long.
I google this up and folks have make comments they are Rock Dwelling fish, and very shy (which I know), but this is a bit more than shy.

Anyone have this happen to them?
I am so worried I made a mistake on the Attempted move.

Waiting and Watching, patiently. They both are in their original Refuge.
 
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Never Mind.

I just checked, again. He is swimming around and waiting for me to feed him.

Whew.......
I hate when fish PLAY DEAD.

Ok, they win for now.....No move yet.
 

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