Is this normal?

stang1 · Post by **stang1** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 1:41 am

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

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:37 am

That's pretty standard for Zebras. They'll be more active after lights out.

smithrc · Post by **smithrc** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:41 am

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.

civicr · Post by **civicr** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:36 pm

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

stang1 · Post by **stang1** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:53 pm

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