I have a JD that was in a tank with larger JDs when I bought him, he is 5 inches in length and is looking healthy. He goes after the sinking food I drop if he sees it falling, but he won't come up to the top for pellets and whenever I come near he goes back into one of his caves. I know some of this is just aclimating to the new tank, but how long does it ussually take and is there any way to encourage him to come to the top of the tank, thanks?
Getting Timid JD to eat pellets
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anyone have any tips? He has nibbled on my wisteria some, and I think he has eaten some pellets I put in when I turned the lights out last night, but he runs for cover every time I come by, and he never comes up to eat when I put pellets in the tank.
anyone have any tips? He has nibbled on my wisteria some, and I think he has eaten some pellets I put in when I turned the lights out last night, but he runs for cover every time I come by, and he never comes up to eat when I put pellets in the tank.
I had Dempsey's that were extremely timid. I almost never saw them, and they would only eat floating pellets if I left the room. Try some top water schooling fish as dithers (tank size permitting). That can help ease SOME of the anxiety. Unfortunately many JD's are very aware of what's above them, it may also help to put the tank higher (chest level rather than waist level), because they can be very cautious of anything above them.
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what would you reccommend? I have a 55 gallon. the cats all stay at the bottom and two of them are raphs so they only come out to eat or when the lights go out primarily.
I have really been trying to figure something to add as a topwater fish but haven't had much success.
what would you reccommend? I have a 55 gallon. the cats all stay at the bottom and two of them are raphs so they only come out to eat or when the lights go out primarily.
I have really been trying to figure something to add as a topwater fish but haven't had much success.
Some Giant Danio's should do wonders for you. My Jack is always out and about roaming the tank. I have four in my 90 gallon only because one of them passed away. (there almost 4 years old now) I would say 5 for your 55 gallon should be fine. They are very quick and constantly darting around the tank and I think all that movement makes my Jack feel comfortable. There not the most colorfull of fish but I think there pretty strikeing when there schooling.
mine always acts like that.
if i ever want to see him, i have to turn off all the lights in the room so he cant see out of the tank.
then he usually comes out and acts much less timid.
also having a ton of hiding spots really helps them to stay out in the open more.
if i ever want to see him, i have to turn off all the lights in the room so he cant see out of the tank.
then he usually comes out and acts much less timid.
also having a ton of hiding spots really helps them to stay out in the open more.