help with congos

[jimmypossum]

hey all I have a 90 gallon tank with 5 danios, 5neon rainbows, a bristlenose, and added 5 big congo tetras 4 days ago. I know it is normal for new fish to hide for a while to adjust but these guys have stayed at the back of the tank behind plants and every hour one ventures out but then returns to join the school. and they havent eaten since I got them should I be concerned????

James

 

[tbone]

My congo's were timid for about a week and a bit. They were pretty hard to get to eat but they did manage to get some food when I put the food in there general vicinity. It's easier to put food where they are with bloodworms, using the turkey baster method. I worried about them too but they eventually came around now they are happy and boisterous, defending themselves against the silly dwarf gourami, who likes to instigate. Once the congo's figure out you are the food provider they should come around. I wouldn't worry too much.