Fox Face Rabbitfish problems

coppens02 · 11-04-2009, 11:29 PM

I have a Fox face and it seems to have found a nice place to call home. However, It is a little too shy and rarely comes out for anyone to see and it doesn't seem to interact like the two other fish do. Are there any suggestions as to how I can get it to come out of it's little hiding spot without having to move around the live rock again?

Oh the problem really seems to happen when people come around the tank. He is very skiddish towards humans (except for feeding time)

Thanks again!

Nervoustime · 11-05-2009, 12:15 AM

The Foxface is very skiddish in general. If the fish is eating well, I would not worry about it. As he becomes more comfortable in your tank, he will come out more often. Has the fish kept its bright colors?

coppens02 · 11-05-2009, 04:24 AM

Yeah when he is hiding but when he comes out to feed he looks a tad bit pale... I hope that is normal, for now. I have had him for a little less than a month so hopefully it will change.

l3fty999 · 11-05-2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by coppens02

Yeah when he is hiding but when he comes out to feed he looks a tad bit pale... I hope that is normal, for now. I have had him for a little less than a month so hopefully it will change.

I've had one before and it seemed to take a little while to settle in, but it eventually became comfortable with it's surroundings and spent much more time in the open. What other fish do you have in there with it? Sometimes that makes a difference.

Aaron

razorvines · 11-05-2009, 10:09 AM

Yep when they lose their color like that they are stressing or feel in danger. You will notice they raise their dorsal fins which is their protection because they are posionous. My FF did the same thing but they will eventually get used to the tank. No worries it's just their disposition.

coppens02 · 11-05-2009, 02:22 PM

I also have a ocell. Clown and a Fire dartfish.... I love them!

11-04-2009, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
coppens02 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Fox Face Rabbitfish problems I have a Fox face and it seems to have found a nice place to call home. However, It is a little too shy and rarely comes out for anyone to see and it doesn't seem to interact like the two other fish do. Are there any suggestions as to how I can get it to come out of it's little hiding spot without having to move around the live rock again? Oh the problem really seems to happen when people come around the tank. He is very skiddish towards humans (except for feeding time) Thanks again!

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Nervoustime Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fox Face Rabbitfish problems The Foxface is very skiddish in general. If the fish is eating well, I would not worry about it. As he becomes more comfortable in your tank, he will come out more often. Has the fish kept its bright colors? __________________ Reza

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coppens02 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fox Face Rabbitfish problems Yeah when he is hiding but when he comes out to feed he looks a tad bit pale... I hope that is normal, for now. I have had him for a little less than a month so hopefully it will change.

11-05-2009, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
razorvines Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 389 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fox Face Rabbitfish problems Yep when they lose their color like that they are stressing or feel in danger. You will notice they raise their dorsal fins which is their protection because they are posionous. My FF did the same thing but they will eventually get used to the tank. No worries it's just their disposition. __________________ Jason What did I do before I got saltwater tanks???? 125 Tall Reef Tank 75 FOWLR 45 Tall FOWLR 10 Reef

11-05-2009, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
coppens02 Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Fox Face Rabbitfish problems I also have a ocell. Clown and a Fire dartfish.... I love them!

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