Shy Sterbai's

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  1. aqua dude

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    Hi TASA

    It has been 1 week since I bought my 5 sterbai corys. Since then they have spent 90% of their time hiding behind my wood. Should I be worried or is this normal for corys? I would like them to spend more time in plain sight so is there any way I can do this?

    Other tankmates: 5 Glowlight Tetra's
    6 Neon Tetra's

    Thanks in advance
    Aqua Dude
     
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    They defo need some time to adapt, but it also will depend on the environment their in and the lighting. Friend of my has 5.
    After a light-change they've gone into hiding. One advantage of that : he'll give them to me hahaha.
    Do they come out of hiding when the lights are out?
     
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    aqua dude

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    yes after lights out they a few of them come out, thats why I said 90% instead of 100%.
    I'll give them some more time to settle then.
     
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    What are you feeding Aqua dude?
     
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    I'm feeding them tetra prima granules but I'm going to get some daphnia and proper bottom-feeder pellets this weekend
     
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    Ahhh great. So they have to scavage the bottom for food !!!
     
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    Yep let the natural behaviour take over!!
     

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