Hey all,
I have a heavily planted 20 gallon long aquarium, currently housing 3 otos, ~20 amano shrimp, and a big school of neons (18). The tank has a lot of covers.
Initially I had 10 neons to begin with, and they were always hiding underneath my driftwood. I thought I didn't have enough so I upped the school to 18. Didn't help one bit.
I have what's considered "medium" light: a dual fixture T5NO. I know the light isn't the reason my neons are shy because they hide even during my lights out period.
Strangely, they are not afraid at all during feeding. They would all come up to the surface to feed, but once they are done, they go back to hiding right away.
It's getting kind of frustrating, since I am getting these fish so that I can look at them. It really serves me no purpose if all they do is hide. Argh. Any input is appreciated!
I have a heavily planted 20 gallon long aquarium, currently housing 3 otos, ~20 amano shrimp, and a big school of neons (18). The tank has a lot of covers.
Initially I had 10 neons to begin with, and they were always hiding underneath my driftwood. I thought I didn't have enough so I upped the school to 18. Didn't help one bit.
I have what's considered "medium" light: a dual fixture T5NO. I know the light isn't the reason my neons are shy because they hide even during my lights out period.
Strangely, they are not afraid at all during feeding. They would all come up to the surface to feed, but once they are done, they go back to hiding right away.
It's getting kind of frustrating, since I am getting these fish so that I can look at them. It really serves me no purpose if all they do is hide. Argh. Any input is appreciated!
