dwarf flame angel very shy is this normal?

ryanpal · #1 12/31/2007, 03:38 PM

hey guys, i just put a a dwarf flame angel in my reef tank. he is staying pretty hidden deep withing the rock work. is this normal?

i have 2 clowns, a small damsel and a watchmen so no other fish are agressive to it. im curious if everything is ok and he's just getting accustomed or if i should be concerned.

NYIntensity · #2 12/31/2007, 03:48 PM

I added a DFA to my tank about a week ago, and for the first few days, he stayed in the rocks. Now he swims about like he owns the place.

sytanek · #3 12/31/2007, 03:48 PM

My husband's did that for the first week or so, and now it is out and about. Just acclimating, dont worry.

ryanpal · #4 12/31/2007, 04:00 PM

great...only reason i ask is because i once added a pbt and he hid and then was dead in the morning. i added this guy yesterday and i see him swimming in there so i think im ok so far...was just a bit paranoid.

are these flame angels hardier than pbts?

oysterxfast5 · #5 12/31/2007, 04:16 PM

I just added a coral beauty yesterday and the clowns did there little nipping thing for a few hours and now it is in the rocks and peeking out now and again.

mokeyz · #6 12/31/2007, 04:59 PM

sytanek, when I first saw your reply I thought you said "My husband (not husband's)..." LOL

Though, maybe he did too?

Happy New Year all!

Marlene