Why are my Pbass so scared?
- Thread starter Mauiboi
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maybe your not doing somthing right, maybe other tankmates are scaring them or they get freaked out you turn the light on or somthing.
Add to this. Plus Hawaiian, your bass are still new. Give them time to get use to you. If tank permits for it, add more bass. Also, tank mates?jevan7;4228425; said:
You have to remember in there mind your the big predator that comes up to the tank and them being babys still and not use to you they hide so they dont get eaten. When they figure out your not going to eat them they'll be all out and about.
They will adjust. I grew 2 out a while back, as babies they were skittish. Once they were 6" plus they knew I meant food and would swim back and forth waiting anytime I walked by.
I've always used dithers in my grow out tanks which seems to calm them down. For juvi fish under 4-5" giant danios are what I use and later on they also what nutritious meals for your Cichla. Above 4-5" would all be up to you but you can use tinfoil barbs, bala sharks, large clown loachs, or any large shoaling fish that is too big to be eaten. Once your fish get to about 7-8" you no longer need dithers but I would recommend more than just two Cichla to create some competition between them which is going to be more fun for you feeding them and will also help them to get on a variety of foods.
