Mine always chills out behind a "root" that is in my tank. I want to remove it, so that I can see him. Should I?
Do Clown Knives HAVE to hide?
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I guess what I mean is, would it be healthy for him to not have anywhere to hide?
(Or do they just hide because they don't realize how cool they are?)
(Or do they just hide because they don't realize how cool they are?)
Well, gow big is your CK? Also giving your fish a place to feel safe will dramatically relieve your CK from stress. Which makes for a healthier, happier fish in the long run. I would at least put a clay plant pot in the corner so you can still see your CK but the little dudes got a secure spot to hang.
Razman;745722; said:
Well, I'm gunna say to at least put a clay pot in the corner! It's kinda like being naked in a crowd......give him some clothes to feel alright....kinda selfish to wanna take his only hiding spot away for personal viewing pleasure. The CK's obviously hiding and now has nothing to hide behind. Let the little dude feel SAFE !
I removed all of the stuff that he could totally hide himself from me, and moved his "root", so the open back faces me. He seems to like it okay.
He is actually swimming around and being alot more nosey now.
He's fine. My Dat doesn't like him being so nosey, though.
He is actually swimming around and being alot more nosey now.
He's fine. My Dat doesn't like him being so nosey, though.
CKs are ambush predators. They will naturally hide. It can be stressful for them if they don't have anywhere to hide.
I have notice that he is alot more courageous now, even with some hiding spots left. But then again, he can't hide much longer, he's getting pretty good sized. It's amazing how graceful they can be when they actually get out and strut their stuff every now and then.