malevolentsparkle Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 recently I got a school of emerald catfish for my tank and at first my flags were fine, but for the last week or so they have been hiding and not even coming out to eat. I occasionally see them right before lights out so I know they are both still alive. At first i thought they might be breeding but they havn't been territoral at all like I would expect. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 sometimes i find fish hide more when because of water quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 sometimes i find fish hide more when because of water quality? hmm, well I havn't done any tests in the last few weeks, but my tank is hardly overstocked, and i do WC every weekend. might do some tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 well pH is 6.5 and ammonia is 0. anything else likely to be a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Is any one flag showing agressive behaviour towards the others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 no they both hide and ignore the other fish. they have displayed territorial behavour before though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 have you tried bloodworms or something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 hmm maybe not since they started hiding. ill try tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 How much light is there? Did you do any thing to change the tank before hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 have you tried bloodworms or something like that? still no love How much light is there? Did you do any thing to change the tank before hand? hadn't thought about that. I did increase the light a bit a few days before they started hiding, but it's still not super bright (two T8s). they are swimming around now that the lights are off so you may be onto something there. maybe some floating plants would help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 yes i would try some plants then see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 got a good look at them last night (they were hiding under the filter) and they seemed pretty healthy, so they must be getting some food. will get some floating plants and see if it makes them more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 what do you think about Hydrocotyle verticillata? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pets-animals/Fish/Aquatic-plants/auction-312181091.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 That would be good looks alot nicer than indian fern :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 seen them a lot more than I have lately today, maybe they are getting used to it. still will try the Hydrocotyle verticillata could be cool to have anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 male died today. the wound that he recieved during transport (months ago) was worse that I thought (it looked like just a few missing scales but was a lot deeper) and I guess eventually got to him. female still looks fine and Ill get a new mate for her when one becomes available. So I guess all the hiding over the last several weeks was just him not feeling well. got some floating plants anyway. thanks for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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