rbta hiding behind rocks

[tommy6905]

this thing is huge and gorgeous in color, i added the other day...at first it was out in the open, but the last 2 days its been hiding behind the rocks. its kind aggravating i want to enjoy the sight of it. i found a youtube video of a guy putting a strong powerhead faced at it to move it. should i try it or just leave it be and not piss it off and hope it decides to come out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7gtKMsSBf4

 

[Turbosnail]

I tried the power head thing on a gbta and all it did was stay closed. I finally used an ice cube to remove it and let it settle again somewhere else.

 

[tommy6905]

what do you do with the ice cube

 

[Turbosnail]

Rub it on its foot.

 

[tommy6905]

oh ok, should i try the powerhead first or give the ice cube trick a try first

 

[Turbosnail]

I would try the power head first but keep in mind that it my split from being stressed out.

 

[tommy6905]

ya thats true, i think ill just leave it, its getting plenty of light so im not going to mess with it, but i think if nothing changes in a few days ill give the ice cube a try

 

[frank180reef]

I would leave it and let it settle in

 

[willray]

It only been a few days, give it some time as its adjusting and perusing for home.

 

[Skeeter7424]

Yea both of ours moved for a couple weeks before settling. Then my GBTA decided after 2 months to just up and move. Give it a little while, see where he ends up

 

[tommy6905]

ya thats what i decided to do, just let it play out. just didnt know if there was any safe and easy tricks to get them to move without stressing them out

 

[Ruge13]

Mine has been moving non stop for 3 months even though my lights are timed and the current is random speed but static direction. Every day he is somewhere new. Half the time the only way I can find him is to follow the maroon Clown that never leaves its side. Stung a few corals that are now dead as well. Unfortunately its what RBTA's are known for. I am starting to think I have the one RBTA that does not like light he will spend 1 day open, 4 days closed with the clown trying to shove a fin in there. The Sabae on the other hand has never moved since I put it in, then again I don't think they are known to be strong movers.