Spooky bass

[ingrda]

When I got my F1 kelberi I noticed he was quite skittish and jumpy. My monos used to quite out going but ever since i put them with my kelberi they, like him, jump and splash around when I go near the tank. I also find I have to take a couple steps back during feeding otherwise they are fairly reluctant to take any prawn. Is there anything I can do to make them normal or is it a phase they are in as juvies (8")?

 

[Chizzle]

Just give it some time man. I have this problem everytime I move my bass from one tank to another. They just need to get acclimated and associate you with food.

 

[Houdini89]

They will relax once they get to know you better.....Good luck

 

[kendragon]

Dithers like severums help. Also hiding places like plants and driftwood makes them feel safe.

 

[ingrda]

Thanks, I was also thinking about feeding them with the net so they associate something with food and make them tamer, any thoughts

 

[jayclarke]

I would agree 100% with kendragon, dithers will do the job.
Ive never had a problem with mine being skittish as I keep other confident fish with them.