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Are you feeling slighted by your hiding fish? Well don’t take it too personally! Many aquarium owners become frustrated when they can’t persuade their fish to come out of hiding. There are a few things you can try to help coax your fish out of its hiding spot, although I can guarantee yelling “come out, come out wherever you are” probably won’t work, no matter how loud you yell!
First of all, If you’ve just introduced the fish into the aquarium, be patient. It may take a few days for it to feel comfortable in its new environment (kind of like the first day of school!) Rest assured, given a day or two, your shy guy should be ready to come out for recess and spend more time in the playground!
Should, however, the problem last more than just a couple of days, you may have other issues to contend with. If your hiding fish is usually of a schooling species, it will stay hidden if kept with a group that is too small or if left on its own. Schooling is a form of protection from potential enemies, and therefore, schooling fish need to be kept in groups of four or more of their own kind to feel at ease in their surroundings.
Another simple solution may be to add a more active species to the tank. Introducing a more lively fish usually helps persuade the more timid species to venture out of hiding and join the general population.
Tank lighting can also be a factor in fish hiding out. If the lighting in the tank is too bright, it can scare the fish into hiding. Try adding a few floating plants to your aquarium to block some of the light. In many instances, this is enough of an adjustment to solve the issue and your fish will be forever grateful!
As contradictory as this may sound, you will want to be sure to provide plenty of hiding places for the fish in their tank. Your fish need to know they have a place to hide when feeling anxious or endangered. By providing plenty of hiding spots, you allow them to actually feel safer and more secure in their environment. Try using driftwood, rocks, plants, or other suitable aquarium decorations to create caves and hiding spots which allow your fish a protected place to conceal themselves. By doing this, your fish will feel secure enough to come out of hiding and venture into the open tank more often for you to enjoy.
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