Hiding dat

mine was like that for a long time, i would catch him out in the open late at night but other than that he enjoyed the cover and concealment. i guess some dats are just shy, as long as he's eating i think he is fine.

THe bigger they get, the bolder they get. It takes time for dats to feel at ease.

my dats use to do that until i put in a dither fish (sp?) (silver arrowana). after that all 6 are out swimming showing great colors. however, i sold off my silver since it was getting too big and now all 5 are hiding again. now i am in search for anther arrowana to make my babies show their colors.

I dont know if it will help but it was recommended by someone so i tried and it work. dont know in all situations but worth a try.

take out all hiding spots. he'll adjust

mine come out when i come home, then hide when the realize it's not feeding time. I agree with one of the posts above, as they get older, they get bolder.

grrrrr these fish are sooo boring!!!! mine doesnt even hide it just stays at the top left of the tank like a RETARD!!!! i want it to MOVE!!!

Dats take a bit. I wouldn't take away his hiding spots where he is comfortable. Mine took well over a month to come out and swim full time. Just give him time, they are worth the wait.

Mine also hides most of the time, but not all the time. They are always blending in with my black background and it makes it hard to spot them.
At about how big or how many inches untill they be comfortable enough to lighten up and swim around.