Piranha feeding problem

[thedudefrom1976]

Ever since I downsized my population of 12 2 inch rbp's to 6 they wont eat as much. Also they have become very lazy, they wont go to the top for pellets and if I drop a fillet then they take a few nips and then it sits on the bottom. They arent gorging themselves anymore. Is this normal? Before I could get them to eat poop, now nothing???

 

[knox_rbp]

Just go back to 12 and feed them poop. J/K. I'm no expert by any means but maybe now that there aren't so many fish they don't feel the need to make sure they get a share.

 

[OnceLoyal]

I could say they do feel safety and power in numbers. Large shoals are more likely to be more aggressive as a group. They could be rather confused and stressed.
Try a garlic extract. Always works for me. I promise they won't starve themselves.

 

[kevbc03]

How are your water parameters?

 

[dudey]

any changes in the tank, shoal size, decor, etc can cause them to change habbits or feel insecure. wait a few days should return to normal.

 

[thedudefrom1976]

any changes in the tank, shoal size, decor, etc can cause them to change habbits or feel insecure. wait a few days should return to normal.

Sounds like everythng I did! I guess you got it right. Everything else is good, water etc.

thanks all

 

[dudey]

especially at that size anything can freak them out should be fine soon enough

 

[Dankzville]

yeah give it a day or two with no food and i bet when u put next fillet in there they will be greddy with it