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[piatotsini]

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[Tolak]

Leave the tank lights off if you don't have live plants, use just room light. If you don't have a background, get one, and cover the sides of the tank, black plastic garbage bags work well for this. Try to limit commotion in the room.

 

[hairyhaggler]

I once read that you can train koi carp to get used to you and eventually feed from your fingers .Its a long process and you need to sit near the pond and gradually get closer etc.

I would assume you could addopt the same process with your fish . Maybe you need to spend a little more time in the room with your fish so they can get used to you being in the room, not just for feeding and the occasional e-mail check.

Then when you have spent a little time at a distance then gradually move your presence nearer for a few days , taking time togradually build up there confidence with this figure being in the room with them .

Its not an easy process but with time they will get used to you and all will be well.

HH.

 

[pica_nuttalli]

buy very small sinking food (granules). add food and stand around watching while they eat. eventually they'll make the connection that "big scary thing" = "super awesome things to eat"

 

[annka5]

I'd go for the food-bribe option too- if you feed them a teeny pinch every time you're passing the tank then thats what they'll learn to associate you with!