hiding niger trigger

[dadonoflaw]

i bought a niger trigger about 3 weeks ago and i never see him swimming. he lies in his cave all of the time except to get food. even then he doesnt eat alot. i have had a niger before and it was very active. i also had a blue throat which was very active. i have no fish more aggressive than him. he is also my largest fish. what gives?

[crvz]

Often triggers will be VERY shy upon first introduction. It's credible that you are still experiencing this. Can you list the other fish in the tank?

[Flavum]

I would agree with cr. ive noticed the nigers in perticular are more shy than alot of the other triggers.

[dadonoflaw]

i have a yellow coris wrasse a goby of some sort and a mandarin. thats it. so you think i should just wait it out?

[DamnPepShrimp]

I think that is your only choice. Give him some more time, atleast he is eating. Keep an eye out for any disease though, nigers are pretty hardy fish.