Is this normal?

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Is this normal?

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I was wondering if anyone could help me?
We've had our 4 Zebra Plecs for about 5 days now but they don't seem to move about much, pretty much staying in certain spots in the tank. One of them does occasionally go into a cave but comes out and hides back under some bogwood.
We own several other Plecs and most of them are always on the move so I am a little worried.
Any help much appreciated,
Angie
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Post by Pete »

That's pretty standard for Zebras. They'll be more active after lights out.
It's not an illusion, it just looks like one.
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during the day they will hang about in the same spot...

different story all together after lights out...

Do you have moon lighting on the tank - Set low enough you can watch them without them being affected.
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zeb

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try a prawn in the tank that brings my zebs out enough to see them,and the young zebs cant get enough of it hehe :D
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Thanks for all the replies. :)
That's a relief! I'm like an old mother hen when we get new fish, spend too much time worrying!
We are going to get a moonlight as the lighting in the tank is a little bright. Do we keep the lights on for the same amount of time that you would a normal tank? I really want to get this right.
Thanks,
Angie
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