dottyback hiding for 3 days

[turtlego]

Nah, don't stress yet. These fish are drama queens. Mine once hid so long I thought it jumped, then it showed up fat and happy.

[AquaticAce]

If it's still hiding after a week, consider a quarantine tank to rule out illness. Sometimes internal parasites cause this behavior.

True, but quarantine can add more stress. I'd only do that if it's not eating or showing other symptoms.

[3monkeys]

Agreed. Quarantine is a last resort. For now, focus on minimizing stressors. Dim lights, consistent feeding, and no sudden movements near the tank.