new corydoras hiding and not eating

[steph101]

I brought 4 sterbai corydoras yesterday and they seem to be hiding and not moving much. I also dropped a few pallets infront of them and they wouldn't eat. Ive tried froozen bloodworms aswel but no luck. Is it just because they havent settled in yet? Ive got 6 neons and 1 betta in a 18 gallon. My other fish.did this also but they have settled now and are.happy

 

[Brookster123]

Give them a little bit, they're usually a wee but skittish upon introduction to a new habitat.

 

[captaincritical]

If I'm not mistaken, a lot of cories are wild caught and can take a little time to get used to new surroundings. I'm assuming you acclimatized them carefully?

 

[steph101]

If I'm not mistaken, a lot of cories are wild caught and can take a little time to get used to new surroundings. I'm assuming you acclimatized them carefully?

Yeah i floated.the bag for 15 minutes and.all that jazz i.guess.ill just give them somw time to.settle in

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[captaincritical]

15 minutes really isn't a very long time. Most people will recommend at least an hour or so. Did you add any tank water to the bag water during that time? They could be uncomfortable from a quick change in water parameters, pH especially. Hopefully they come around!

 

[Brookster123]

They're prob in shock from rapid ph/nitrate/temp change, in the future look into drip acclimation or even adding tank water to bag every 15 min..