Super shy RTM

[nbarbagallo98]

Hey all,
I have this 4-4.5" RTM I bought from COA a few months ago. He emerged as the dominant male of the group of 6 and made their lives a living hell. I sold them to my lfs and now there's just him all alone in a 75 gallon. My intentions are to keep him in there alone but since I've gotten rid of the other fish he's been very shy, every time there is movement in the room he hides. I wanted to know how I could make him feel comfortable and come out more.
Thanks!


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[Lambrakopoulos]

Reduce the spots he can hide in, add tank mates or dithers. I have red hooks with my trio of RTM


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[nbarbagallo98]

You don't think he would kill them in a 75 gallon?


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[bradleyagregg]

Try Giant Danios, they're fast and cheap.

 

[Aquafreak]

Red hooks make great dither fish. Danios are great too if you like them. Adding other active fish will most likely help your RTM feel more secure as stated above.

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[Fish on Fire]

He's just freaking out because he is alone when there used to be a bunch of fish with him.