Super shy rasboras!!

[Tropical Aquarist]

I have 12 dwarf emerald rasboras (actually now danios, similar to Celestial pearl danios) in a 10gal quarantine tank, and they are REALLY SHY!!!! They constantly hide when they sense movement, and are so skittish.

Will this go away over time? Any ideas to ease then in better?

 

[TheresaM]

How long have you had them? Are there any plants or places for them to hide until they feel more comfortable?

 

[Tropical Aquarist]

I've had them a week, they have several plastic plants, leave litter and 2 caves....

I guess I'm too impatient, lol

 

[Laeris]

Are they tall, leafy looking plants? I have CPD and they're all over the place because they have tall leafy plants to hide in at need. I love the fish you got! They're so cute!

 

[TheresaM]

I did some reading and apparently they're known to be shy and skittish. They prefer a dark substrate in a heavily planted tanks and can be jumpers.

 

[Tropical Aquarist]

Here's a tank picture:

No leafy plants...


Huh, I might return them if they stay so shy:-(

 

[Laeris]

Awe. That's a shame. Maybe Endlers, then? They're also small, very pretty and definitely not as shy.

 

[Tropical Aquarist]

I think I'll give them some more time, I can't return them, it's inly short time....

I wonder if I put a betta or larger fish in there if they'd be more comfortable...

 

[Aliray]

My guess is the betta would eventually eat them . I wouldn't take the chance. Give them time to settle in And you could always add a silk plant that is leafy and goes from top to bottom. Alison

 

[Tropical Aquarist]

Hmm, yeah I guess that's probably gonnna happen.... What about some kind of gourami?

 

[Fishobsessed7]

Mine were extremely shy for the first month or so I had them. I have some guppies in with them, and they guppies seem to make them more bold. They are starting swim out in the open more now.


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