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Unfortunately he does always hide. I am hoping that will change with age. I don't see him eat too often which causes me some concern. I am feeding pellets and a frozen mix medely. i am actually looking for more ideas on what to feed him. He is in a tank with some pretty aggressive eaters but it seems like it isn't enough to get it to chow. It is the biggest fish in the tank but is scared of all the other fish.
I will try to get some full tank shots but all I have is my camera phone so the quality sucks.

Well I just tried feeding my Dat when the lights were out. man what a difference! He ate so much. As soon as the light goes out he swims around the tank. Are these fish somewhat nocturnal? Do they "outgrow" this behaviour or do I need to dim the light in the tank?
 
Nice pickup :)

Just give him abit of time and he should come out.

My guy did the same thing with the lights out :)
 
I know mine is still more active when I turn the lights out, and when no one is watching. I have noticed as he has gotten larger that he is slowly becoming braver. I will be moving mine into a 100 this weekend with a lot of rainbowfish to act as dithers. I'm hoping he will feel more comfortable in that tank and come out more.
 
hi just wondering does any1 know what a baby datiniode would like 2 eat i know he likes blood worms but i want him 2 grow fast so that my baby crayfish doesnt out grow him there both 1/2 ich along with an red tail tiger shovelnose hybrid 1 1/2inches long and a 4 inch clown loach any suggestions
 
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