Disapearing Firefish

[LarryB]

I put a firefish in my tank yesterday, I thought he would be an ideal tankmate for my mandarin and my jawfish. After a nice long acclimation he seemed happy, was out all day and even ate. Now this morning there is no sign of him. I have heard they will hide for a while, but after being out all day yesterday I find it odd that he is not visible. I know that they are jumpers but after my jumping jawfish episode the top of the tank is totally covered.
I don't want to start moving rocks around cause the jawfish hates when I disturb his work. What are the chances he is alive and hiding?

 

[petitreef]

LarryB

I use to have firefish and the 3 of them hide all the time. They lived for about 4 years and I only saw them at feeding time. I also would go throught long periods of time not seeing one of them.

At this point, I would not worry about. He ate well and did not show any signs of stress. He just probably found himself a den and is kicking back.

 

[NaH2O]

LarryB - has the fish come out yet? I agree with petitreef that it is just hiding out. Let us know how he does!

 

[LarryB]

All is well! He did spend that day in hiding but now he is out for a good part of the day and eating like a champ. My jawfish has some many holes dug out he probably just took on of the unoccupied ones. He's a cute little bugger.