Redfin Fairy Wrasse lying on side

[Fresh2Salt95]

Is this normal behavior?

When I went near him with a net, he started swimming around the tank.

I just got this fish delivered today.

I put food in the tank and he ate, so I'm hoping he's gonna be okay, but he went back to laying on his side.

He's not breathing heavily, breathing normal.

 

[SaltyT]

Shipping can be stressful on wrasses. Keep the lights dim and leave him be for the rest of the day to allow him time to settle in and acclimate to his new surroundings. Once the shipping stress wears off he should start swimming around.