I am always counting. Forget tetras--I think trying to count all my otos is the most frustrating. They are so impossible to spot. The only time I can verify they are all there and well is when I do a water change and they all congregate in one corner.
the awnser to the question in my case is YES. I was count ing them yesterday and noticed my bicher was missing. suspicious yet nothing to panic. I checked under my tank with a flashlight and he was exploring the ugf like any curious fish with that shape would. what make it easy, is each is a different odball, so All I have to do is spot a giant orange kin kong bp, 2 small cichlids, an eel, and a giant knife (and a pleco is implied)
Um, RBishop, I don't get it!!??? awwhahahahaha akchooally I do, and now as with others I don't feel so -- whatever. In fact, until I read this post I was unaware of how often I count the tanks--it's easier keeping up with the four-legged kids!!! :fairy: