Why is my RBTA shriking?

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Bought it 3 months ago a size of a silver dollar then about a week later it shrank to about the size of a dime. Every week or two it moves to a different spot. Weird thing is it's still feeds (piece of shrimp) every time i offered. Iested my water and All params are in range. Please help.
 
Need more info on the tank
What are “parameters are in range” ?
Stop feeding your stressing it out even more, it’s not happy so it’s moving to find a good spot
 
Alk 8.2
Cal 420
Temp77
Trate 10
Sg .025
T5ho 34wx2 on a 12g long.
Well i dont force feed it just once or twice a week with a very tiny piece if raw shrimp.
 
How old is the tank ?
Your still feeding it by providing it raw shrimp
 
Well, could be partially from too new of a tank and lack of stability, so this is the reason we usually suggest 6mo minimum before adding nems, and I see a lot of posts lately w/ freshly set up tanks asking this type of question.

I also agree it's usually best to leave them alone and not spot feed for at least a couple weeks, unless they are bleached.

These could be your issues
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 18 34.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 7 13.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 8 15.1%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 11 20.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 17.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 8 15.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 3.8%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 7.5%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 2 3.8%
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