FISH SEEM MORE SKITTISH/HIDING

Randy1153 · Nov 9, 2019

hey guys, i noticed our fish, marine, seem to be more skittish and hide more when we walk over to the tank, never really happened to much in the past. cant quite figure it out. now all of them do not hide, but some that never used to hide that much seem to hide more, any thoughts?

mta_morrow · Nov 9, 2019

Randy1153 said:
hey guys, i noticed our fish, marine, seem to be more skittish and hide more when we walk over to the tank, never really happened to much in the past. cant quite figure it out. now all of them do not hide, but some that never used to hide that much seem to hide more, any thoughts?

What kind of fish? Have had your hands in the tank recently?

Katrina71 · Nov 9, 2019

Any recent additions?

vetteguy53081 · Nov 9, 2019

Very normal behavior especially with new arrivals. Some things to verify that contribute to this behavior:
- new arrivals
- intimidation by other occupants. Clowns for sure
- stray voltage in water
- lights very bright
- location (eg: nest to a floor/table lamp which gets switched on)
- At or near an area where there is steady floor traffic such as a doorway or entry way

count krunk · Nov 9, 2019

it took MONTHS for the single yellow watchmen goby to feel at home in the 10g holding tank. He is the only fish, only two people in the house, and still took months to adjust.

Randy1153 · Nov 9, 2019

mta_morrow said:
What kind of fish? Have had your hands in the tank recently?

WE HAVE A LARGE SCRIBBLED ANGEL/EMPEROR ANGEL/GEM/HIPPO/BLONDE NASO/WHITESPINE/ SOME WRASSES, ETC. TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION, YES I HAD MY HANDS IN THE TANK RECENTLY, BUT I ALWAYS DO, MAINTENANCE,MAINTENANCE,MAINTENANCE.

Randy1153 · Nov 9, 2019

Katrina71 said:
Any recent additions?

ZERO, NO NEW FISHIES!!!

Randy1153 · Nov 9, 2019

Randy1153 said:
hey guys, i noticed our fish, marine, seem to be more skittish and hide more when we walk over to the tank, never really happened to much in the past. cant quite figure it out. now all of them do not hide, but some that never used to hide that much seem to hide more, any thoughts?

vetteguy53081 said:
Very normal behavior especially with new arrivals. Some things to verify that contribute to this behavior:
- new arrivals
- intimidation by other occupants. Clowns for sure
- stray voltage in water
- lights very bright
- location (eg: nest to a floor/table lamp which gets switched on)
- At or near an area where there is steady floor traffic such as a doorway or entry way

NO NEW FISH, TANK IS GROUNDED,I MEAN THE LIGHTS I JUST CHANGED TO KESSIL YESTERDAY, I DONT HAVE THEM VERY BRIGHT, BUT GOOD POINT. IN REGARDS TO A HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA, I MEAN ITS A 265 GALLON IN OUR LIVINGROOM.

Randy1153 · Nov 9, 2019

vetteguy53081 said:
Very normal behavior especially with new arrivals. Some things to verify that contribute to this behavior:
- new arrivals
- intimidation by other occupants. Clowns for sure
- stray voltage in water
- lights very bright
- location (eg: nest to a floor/table lamp which gets switched on)
- At or near an area where there is steady floor traffic such as a doorway or entry way

SIDE NOTE, WHICH VETTE AND WHAT YEAR, I HAVE A 2017 GS

pcon · Nov 10, 2019

Worthy of note for posterity, some diseases can manifest as light aversion, marine velvet and flukes in particular.

However in this case if you just changed lights that often causes fish to be somewhat disoriented. It can take time for fish to get used to new lights, or any change in lighting schedule or intensity.

You said not all the fish but just some fish are hiding more? could there be aggression manifesting as these fish have grown and become more established. Large Angels and Tangs can become more boisterous as they age and grow. Some wrasses can become nasty as they age. Which particular fish are the ones who are suddenly hiding?

Randy1153 · Nov 10, 2019

pcon said:
Worthy of note for posterity, some diseases can manifest as light aversion, marine velvet and flukes in particular.

However in this case if you just changed lights that often causes fish to be somewhat disoriented. It can take time for fish to get used to new lights, or any change in lighting schedule or intensity.

You said not all the fish but just some fish are hiding more? could there be aggression manifesting as these fish have grown and become more established. Large Angels and Tangs can become more boisterous as they age and grow. Some wrasses can become nasty as they age. Which particular fish are the ones who are suddenly hiding?

Good morning. This start happening a month ago, I just happened to change the lights Friday. They have been hiding a little more than usual, more suspect of me when I get closer. Never really been that way. They have really grown in size. I will keep an eye out , and feed them by hand a little more, maybe that will build trust again. Thank you for your reply!!!!!

Randy1153 · Nov 10, 2019

Randy1153 said:
Good morning. This start happening a month ago, I just happened to change the lights Friday. They have been hiding a little more than usual, more suspect of me when I get closer. Never really been that way. They have really grown in size. I will keep an eye out , and feed them by hand a little more, maybe that will build trust again. Thank you for your reply!!!!!

Katrina71 said:
Any recent additions?

mta_morrow said:
What kind of fish? Have had your hands in the tank recently?

Katrina71 said:
Any recent additions?

HI KATRINA, DID YOU HAPPEN TO SEE MY REPLY TO YOU?

Randy1153 · Nov 10, 2019

mta_morrow said:
What kind of fish? Have had your hands in the tank recently?

GOOD EVENING, DID YOU SEE MY REPLY?

Katrina71 · Nov 11, 2019

I did. I'm not sure about the behavior, but could you post a video or pics?

mta_morrow · Nov 11, 2019

Randy1153 said:
GOOD EVENING, DID YOU SEE MY REPLY?

You have some fish that are known for developing attitudes as they get larger and more mature. Any new chasing or posturing?

Randy1153 · Nov 11, 2019

mta_morrow said:
You have some fish that are known for developing attitudes as they get larger and more mature. Any new chasing or posturing?

ALOT OF CHASING/POSTURING I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THE TANK AND I NOTICED WHEN I WALK OUT OF THE ROOM THEY COME OUT, BUT WHEN I GET CLOSE TO THE TANK, THEY HIDE, THIS EVEN HAPPENS DURING FEEDING