Single Sunshine Damsel

[Big_Mclargehuge]

Hey. I recently added a pair of sunshine damsels to my tank. It's been about a week and now I'm only seeing one. Not sure if the other died and the cuc did their job or what but I don't see him anywhere. Anyway. Since then the other Damsel stays hidden. Before that they were out in the front of the tank. This is my first time with a Damsel. Will he/she get less shy or should I add another? I know a lot of fish do well as a pair or group but I also know damsels can be jerks. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[LAA]

Hey. I recently added a pair of sunshine damsels to my tank. It's been about a week and now I'm only seeing one. Not sure if the other died and the cuc did their job or what but I don't see him anywhere. Anyway. Since then the other Damsel stays hidden. Before that they were out in the front of the tank. This is my first time with a Damsel. Will he/she get less shy or should I add another? I know a lot of fish do well as a pair or group but I also know damsels can be jerks. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

Damsels are fine on their own. They may be more agreeable towards other fish when keep alone so if you want to put other fish in the tank then it may be better to have another damsel. Over time yes it will become less shy as all fish do. Up to you if you want to get another one.

 

[9975]

You might want to say how big your tank is and what other fish you have in there. Can't say for sure but if the one is hiding there could be something picking on it.

 

[LAA]

You might want to say how big your tank is and what other fish you have in there. Can't say for sure but if the one is hiding there could be something picking on it.

That’s a really good point.

 

[Big_Mclargehuge]

You might want to say how big your tank is and what other fish you have in there. Can't say for sure but if the one is hiding there could be something picking on it.

It's a 32 gallon. The only other fish in the tank is a tribal blenny. Pretty sure he's not picking on anything but good point.

 

[9975]

I doubt the blenny did too much. Do you quarantine? Fish will hide when they are sick as well

 

[Big_Mclargehuge]

I doubt the blenny did too much. Do you quarantine? Fish will hide when they are sick as well

Pretty sure we know the answer to that. I'd like to I just don't have the room.

 

[9975]

I didnt with my first tank either. You do what you can. Feed them until they're fat and happy which does help with some stuff