Hi! I just aquired a 3 1/2 inch Australian Harlequin Tuskfish. I ordered him online and they were out of stock so I had to wait for a shipment to come in. He was shipped to me the same day they received him...(not sure whether they tried to feed him or not before hand..I assume not).
So he has been in my
quarantine tank 2 days now...hiding inside a rock...afraid to come out. I am assuming that he has not eaten for atleast 4 days now... and am starting to get concerned.
Do you think I should take out the rock, so he has nowhere to hide, and will see me put the food in the tank? Or will that just make it worse? I know he must be scared to death, so I would rather wait and have him come out in search of food on his own when he feels safe enough. (no more stress, ya know?)
But I also don't know how long he can go without food before he jeopardizes his health. And I don't want him to starve himself to death.
Any one that can give any advice or any peace of mind would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
