Hiding Nem

[Danh Ngo]

I just got a bta from a lfs yesterday. This morning, it hides inside the rock, nem is around 3” still inflated. I turnes light off last night. Should I use powerhead to force him out. Or just turn on the light and let him settle down? I know I will stress him even more if I point the powerhead toward him. But I’m worried that it is hard to get him out after he settles.
Any idea

 

[James M]

Leave him and if he settles there don’t try to remove it because it will likely just end up in the same spot . They keep moving until there comfortable

 

[Danh Ngo]

thanks I was thinking the same way

 

[cromag27]

yes leave it while it acclimates to your tank.

 

[flooddc]

Leave it alone and don't try to feed it either. If it healthy and no foot damage it will quickly settle into a spot. Also, if you haven't already nem-proof your powerhead, it is the time to do so. Otherwise, your new nem will be shredded to bits as new nem will likely to release it foot to move around the tank to find a suitable spot.

 

[Danh Ngo]

I do have a guard that came with the maxspect

 

[flooddc]

I do have a guard that came with the maxspect

 

[Danh Ngo]

For the flow, should I turn off the power head?
Do I need lighting acclimation? Using aquaticlife Hybrid T5 + 2 radion xr15

 

[Danh Ngo]

Just an Update, nem keeps hiding, mouth is close tight, inflate when light are on, but not getting too much light in that corner. Should I start to do s/thing?