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Old 03-06-2008, 07:51 AM   #5
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Naw, thats pretty typical for a Raphael. They can't stand to have their hidey-holes disturbed. Mine lives in a rock cave most of the time but if I ever move it, even a couple of inches, he freaks out and goes to find a new hiding place. When I have to completely dismantle the tank decore, he goes ballistic.
Sarah, does he have a nice dark deep cave to hide in? If he has a place to stay away from the w/c activity he won't stress out and you can leave him in there. They don't like light so they are happiest with a place that is as dark as possible.
The only time I ever see mine out and about is late at night after all tank and room lights have been off for a few hours. Then he will come out to scavenge for food and play a while.
How big is he btw?
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