How to get a leopard wrasse to come out of the sand?!

[Rice Reef]

Originally Posted by SharkBait48

I've heard they have a circadian inner clock like you said, I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
Is there a time frame I should be worries about? Like if he dosent come out after "x" amount of time?

This will be his 4th day under the sand come out yet, I can barely wait to catch a glimpse of him if I ever do since they're pretty fragile fish.

And yes everything is resolved thank the maker, everybody gave great ideas of how to fix it.

Tough to say... When I got my first leopard I went home for lunch everyday... It took almost a week and when he came out it took another few days to get it eating... I soaked everything in garlic for a good week to get it eating. Now he eats everything I put into the tank. Also want to share that I had a ornate missing for mth... Thought it was a goner but it then came out of the sand.... Very weak and thin. I think it was dying as it could not swim anymore... Tried saving it but it was just too late. Good luck with your leopard... They are a great fish to have and they have lots of personality!