Scared Fish

[SalviniCichlidFan]

Hey y'all

I was wondering if there are any successful ways to get a few of my fish that are scared of me to not be scared. My fire mouth is the boss of the tank, but also runs whenever I come. The other fish are generally fine but I feel like they are getting influenced by the fire mouth.

Thanks

 

[Rtc/tsn]

Hey y'all

I was wondering if there are any successful ways to get a few of my fish that are scared of me to not be scared. My fire mouth is the boss of the tank, but also runs whenever I come. The other fish are generally fine but I feel like they are getting influenced by the fire mouth.

Thanks

I had a fire mouth before and gave him to a friend because it was too aggressive try separating him from the other fish if possible and just give them time to adjust to the tank

 

[SalviniCichlidFan]

I had a fire mouth before and gave him to a friend because it was too aggressive try separating him from the other fish if possible and just give them time to adjust to the tank

I was also thinking about leaving him there, because a p***y tank boss won't do as much damage to the other fish, than a hyperactive one

 

[Gourami Swami]

Some things that can cause fish to be more skittish, are bright light (often they prefer more dim light), lack of decor in the upper reaches (they love floating/overhanging plants), busy areas in the house where people are walking fast. Also, FM's tend to do better and be more outgoing in a group of their own kind. But, they can still do fine as a solo FM or with other cichlids. And I think you are right that if he is the tank boss and not doing much damage, that is a good thing.

 

[Kolton13]

I find spending a lot of time with the fish makes them come out of their shell. Maybe sit by him and play your phone for a bit everyday. He’ll come around.