Pajama fish always sleeping?

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  1. dees reef

    dees reef Feather Duster

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    I did the research pj's are a peacefull fish, reef safe, Mouth brooders ect. .So I bought five, put them in a 35 gal that has been established for 1+ year. only a small clown and a gobbie that is extremely shy in tank with then. They have been eating well; problem is they dont MOVE; seriously they dont move more then a 1/2 inch in any direction. If their food doesnt float past their mouth they are not going to expend the energy to get it. They look totally healthy, and will eat. So is this normal???:-/ IF so, fine. If not how can I help them?
     
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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Get a flashlight after lights out. They are nocturnal.
     
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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Completely normal. They are a nocturnal fish that likes to hang in the water column. Have you checked them out at night? Mine were much more active and ate better at night.
     
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    They don't move....neither do Bangaii Cardinals.
     
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  5. dees reef

    dees reef Feather Duster

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    Hey thanks, now im excited . Im going to get a flashlight and watch tonight, then ill get some moon lights. This it perfect, this tank is in my bedroom. Now does any one know how old they are when they start breeding? These are pretty small yet but I cant find anything on age or size when breeding.
     
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  6. Triggerfish

    Triggerfish Ritteri Anemone

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    Was the pun intended? yeah they don't move much.
     
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  7. harlife

    harlife Plankton

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    They will start to pair off and start to spawn after a few months I would guess 2'' or so as they only reach 3 inches.... exact size and age I don't know for sure but once they start to spawn they will spawn often......Good luck
     
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  8. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Mine did the same thing...When I came down in the morning, before light. They were all over the reef. As they grew (about 6 mo old now) They move around alot more. Totally normal,
     
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  9. Elliot09

    Elliot09 Bristle Worm

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    Ahh someone beat me to it :lol:
     
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  10. dees reef

    dees reef Feather Duster

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    What pun?
     
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