I have this big fake tree stump in the middle of my tank that i don't like because all my fish like to hide in it and it is not any fun when you cant see any fish when you look in so how do i get rid of it and what should i replace it with
2007-07-23 13:28:28 · 9 answers · asked by haildabears 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
PS i also bought some sinking shrimp pellets for my bottom feed how do i get them to eat em
2007-07-23 13:35:58 · update #1
i do have fake plants and other roc work surrounding the stump
2007-07-23 13:41:24 · update #2
Replace it with shallow caves like Terra Cota flower pots and natural rock formations. That way the fish feel safe, and you get to see them.
Nosoop4u
2007-07-23 13:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well they need places to hide and if you remove it and dont add good enough hiding places then the fish could get stressed and get ill. So, maybe adding rock work with caves that allow you to see into and add some real or fake plants. Real plants will help keep nitrates down. hope this helps.
2007-07-23 13:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by craig 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fish are hiding because they don't feel comfortable in your tank. Most fish tanks are very bare, but they should really have a large amount of plants, caves, driftwood, and large rocks. If you set up your tank for comfort, your fish will come out alot more.
2007-07-23 14:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rocks and plants are always good. They look good from the outside and the fish like it too. Fish will hid, it's what they do. But giving them a lot of smaller things (plants and rocks) instead of one big thing will lure them out into the open more, moving between each decoration. Also, by doing this you give them more things to explore and they will enjoy it.
2007-07-23 13:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by yourguardiandevils 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
But the point is, is the fishy like it!
We have two stumps/logs in our tank & yes, there are some fish we rarely see...
You can prop shells up that are big enough for that particular fish & if you prop it up to the front of the tank, then you can always see the ones who like to hide.
2007-07-23 13:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put the tree stump back in, The fish feel secure there, Thats why they go there, and you dont 'make' your fish eat shrimp pellets if they want to eat them then they will eat them, if they dont then they dont.
2007-07-23 13:43:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i would guess you just reach in and pull it out. i would replace it with lots of smaller pieces of drift wood, plants, rocks, etc. just so the fish still have places to hide
2007-07-23 14:59:24 · answer #7 · answered by Alex C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting an air stone in it
2007-07-23 13:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
plants.
2007-07-23 13:32:20 · answer #9 · answered by purpleverywhere 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋