moody fish???

[jparnell]

I added some fish and a plant to my tank, and have noticed that my angels are now hiding in a corner. Have been for a coule of days. It's like they're showing their displeasure at having their domain interfered with.
Anyone else have moody angels?

 

[ashdavid]

What kind of fish did you put in? With your signature was that what was already in the tank or did you add those to your tank?

 

[Kasakato]

And what kind of plants? Are the angles new?

 

[Blinky]

Angels are cichlids, and as such they're intelligent (at least IMHO) and territorial. If their environment was disrupted, they may be unhappy about it, but keeping to themselves in a corner sounds like it could also be a sign of illness, so I'd suggest keeping an eye on them.
My first angel was a nut, he used to chase fry into the plants, get stuck and then tear at the plants as if to say 'hey! Don't touch me!' - it used to make me laugh and usually got him a treat or two, which is why I suspect he kept the behaviour up.
The angel I have now is still very small (his body is about the size of a nickle), but is already showing distinct personality - he challenges the 3.5" BN plec, who is a solid, agressive fish, for food and sometimes wins. He's going to be a handfull when he grows up!

 

[jparnell]

Well, the angels have resumed their usual behaviour of taking over the front and centre area of the tank. They were truly just moody, and none too pleased about changes. They're back to normal now though... dancing for food and pretty much controlling things. Love it!!!

I noticed something weird though.... the oto that I transferred in... he seems to like cleaning one of the angels. Ever seen that before? Should I be concerned?

 

[Blinky]

I've heard of otos or plecos eating the slime coat off of other fish, particularly angels and discus, from what I've read it can be an indication of starvation. Are you spot feeding the otos? They only eat certain types of algae, so it's possible even if there is algae in the tank they're not getting enough to eat. If the behaviour continues despite adequate food in the tank, I'd separate them.