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Help new fish

I recently purchased a Marine Betta for my reef tank. It's been 10 days and I can't get him to come out and eat. I've tried all kinds of food dry and frozen. My tank has yellow tang, purple tang, six line wrasse, Malanius wrasse, diamond goby and flame angel. Doesn't seem to be getting bullied, but he won't come from behind live rock structure. Please does anyone have any suggestions for me?
 

kschweer

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Marine bettas tend to be more active at night. Try feeding when just your actinics are on or even when the lights are out. You can also try some live food like feeder shrimp or fish.
 

mnat

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They are cryptic fish so I am not surprised he is hiding. What was he eating at the fish store? Did you get a tank raised one or wild? How big is it? Live food and feeding at night are good suggestions above.
 
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