i got two small clown loaches today (finally)
theyre doing well theyre colors are perfect
and but they seem to be hiding alot
and not being social with one another why??
2007-05-25 10:39:29 · 10 answers · asked by FishyQuestions 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
One, they would prefer to be in a larger group but mostly I think it's because they are new to the tank. It may take a week for them to settle in and start acting normally.
MM
2007-05-25 11:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you just got the loaches, they need time to adjust to their new habitat. This attitude shouldn't last too long. I haven't had a fish take more than 2 days to adapt. The reason they're not socializing with each other could be a few reasons. They are most likely too scared to come out of hiding let alone communicate with one another. Another thing to keep in mind is that they're schooling fish (Answerer #1 got it). Schools of fish consist of over 10 fish. Some things to keep your fish stress free are: keep the light(s) off, don't make any water changes today, don't add any new chemicals to the water unless absolutely necessary, and drop a very small portion of food in. If they go for it, wait for them to finish it. If not, wait a day or until they're settled to feed them. Good luck with your loaches and trust me, they're loads of fun (but they do get BIG!)
2007-05-25 18:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by Sam 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most new fish will hide for a few days until they've settled into their homes. Just provide plenty of hiding spots and some food and they'll settle in.
Just remember, Clown loaches get up to 18 inches long - you'll need to provide for that when they grow.
2007-05-25 17:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with MM here. I have one BIG one at about 5 inches now and he's been in different tanks with me just fine. Those saying they are shy are correct, so whoever is passing out thumbs down, go sit on your thumb. I recently added a pack of three to go with my big one, and even with the four of them, they were still a little shy at first and I saw them out and around in about 5 days, all hanging around togeather togeather. I'm thinking they just like to be in the same group for safty and security and watching mine I'd say thats accurate. I really despise people that thumb down without comming out with thier own post and saying hey I disagree and you are wrong. HAVE SOME GUTS
2007-05-25 19:16:38 · answer #4 · answered by I am Legend 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive had clown loaches many times, they just hide and come out to eat, all mine have been more nocturnal, i would flip the light on and they would go back to hiding
2007-05-25 18:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 2 clown loaches as well, and they hid at first and still do! they will come out and shovel around the gravel feeding and they pick up the stones and throw them too (with their mouth, i reckon thats cool), and they sleep on their sides!, freaky. so they are in a new home adjusting, they will be ok, enjoy!
2007-05-25 17:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by otsy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because there schooling fish and 2 isnt anough,and your tank is probibly too small anyway
2007-05-25 17:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It takes them a while to adjust to their new home. Give them a couple of days and they should be swimming actively.
~ZTM
2007-05-25 18:49:01 · answer #8 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what they do they hide and come out at night when the light is off
2007-05-29 15:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will its just that they are shy and will start to swim a round more as they settle in to there new home
2007-05-25 17:46:14 · answer #10 · answered by fisherman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋