Mono -sebae doesn't eat

[shluffer]

I posted this somewhere else first, but I think it was the wrong place.

Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - not sure
Nitrate - 10
PH - 8.0
temp - 76
salinity - I put in about a tablespoon per 5 gallons of ciclid salt and ciclid buffer as necessary to get the PH to 8.0
Tank size - 55 gallon
Occupants: 2 small GSP on small figure 8 one mono-sebae (who deosnt eat) amd 2 knight gobies
I feed them every other day, snails, frozen brine shrimp, or frozen krill.

The Mono and knight gobies are new. everything else has been standard about the tank.

The Mono was purchased from a store that kept him in FW at 7.6 PH. Not sure of the temp.

The issue is that the mono doesn't eat much. He will eat a little bit if it drifts very close to him. Otherwise nothing. He is not as active as I expected. His body seems to look fine (to me at least). No indents or fuz.

Anything I can try to do for him, or is this normal behvior for a mono? My wife tells me he has been swiming around more lately, but I haven't seen him do much other than hide behind the filter intake.

 

[shluffer]

Not sure why, but he started eating yesterday. Seems that he is a happier camper now.

 

[ArcherintheBimmer]

Mine started out very shy and would always hid if anyone was around. I find that he really likes bloodworms, but will eat just about anything pelet related. The bigger they get, they more agressive and bold they get. Mine is a PITA 24/7, but as long as he doesn't hurt anyone its all good lol. Mine is with 2 GSP's as well, but he is in full salt with them and some archers, a trigger, and a hawaiian blue spotted puffer. Good luck with him though, they grow fast and are neat looking.

 

[water_baby83]

Glad to hear he is eating now. The stress of introduction varies with each animal, so though there are generalized acclimation estimates, they are not set in stone. Most, when introduced to an environment, are going to undergo not only physical acclimation (adjusting to the environmental differences in your tank vs. the one they were previously housed in), but will also have to adjust socially (to their new tank-mates), and geographically (stake their claim and safe haven in your tank). During this period, it's very common (and expected) for the animal to rarely come out of hiding, be exceedingly skittish around any exterior movement (you peering into the tank, etc.), as well as with other tank-mates. In addition, when stressed, the natural metabolic rate drops, decreasing or virtually eliminating their appetite temporarily. Once they are able to calm down and adjust, a healthy animal will start to explore their environment, interact with their tank-mates and regain their appetite. Seems like your little guy has done just that, so as long as the rest of him looks good, and his appetite stays consistent, you can relax and enjoy.