ATTN: Post your Peacock Bass pix here
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Scatocephalus;2566197; said:Remember, all of these kelberi were swimming in the wild about a month ago. They were darting in and out of driftwood, hiding under overhanging banks & swaying back and forth in the vegetation as the current swirled by. They were scooped up, shipped to a different hemisphere and dropped in large glass boxes that are brightly lit with no place to hide.
Think about being kidnapped, flown to Iceland and placed in a stark white room with absolutely no furnishings... someone opens a door and throws you food 2-3 times a day. How would you be doing?
MAKE THE FISH FEEL COMFORTABLE!!
Something on the bottom of the tank so that they are not staring at empty space beneath them that they can't get to or a reflection that stares back up at them. Bare bottom tanks are so completely unnatural it's not even funny.
Add some large pieces of rock or driftwood for the fish to hide amongst.
Add some large floating plants so that the fish feel like they are under something that hides them from prying eyes that are ready to dive down and catch them for dinner. Dimming the lights helps.
Add a background. Instead of wondering which direction death is coming from they can concentrate on just one side.
Essentially, make the tank to the fish's liking, not yours!! You'll find that once the fish are happy and secure they'll be more adventurous and more likely to eat.
Thanks. Will try.
Scatocephalus;2566197; said:Remember, all of these kelberi were swimming in the wild about a month ago. They were darting in and out of driftwood, hiding under overhanging banks & swaying back and forth in the vegetation as the current swirled by. They were scooped up, shipped to a different hemisphere and dropped in large glass boxes that are brightly lit with no place to hide.
Think about being kidnapped, flown to Iceland and placed in a stark white room with absolutely no furnishings... someone opens a door and throws you food 2-3 times a day. How would you be doing?
MAKE THE FISH FEEL COMFORTABLE!!
Something on the bottom of the tank so that they are not staring at empty space beneath them that they can't get to or a reflection that stares back up at them. Bare bottom tanks are so completely unnatural it's not even funny.
Add some large pieces of rock or driftwood for the fish to hide amongst.
Add some large floating plants so that the fish feel like they are under something that hides them from prying eyes that are ready to dive down and catch them for dinner. Dimming the lights helps.
Add a background. Instead of wondering which direction death is coming from they can concentrate on just one side.
Essentially, make the tank to the fish's liking, not yours!! You'll find that once the fish are happy and secure they'll be more adventurous and more likely to eat.
best advice on this thread..
