Festivum Cichlids Behavior

[hillmar77]

Well I just added 6 festivum yesterday and they seem to just hide everytime I'm around. But when I walk away I see them slowly coming out of there hiding spots. Even for feedings today I would have to leave the food out and then walkaway for them to come out and approach the food. Any questions or suggestions on whats going on?

and when I get a little further

 

[snowflake311]

They new? A big giant put you in a bag then took you on a scary ride to a new tank where everything is differant the water is differant and you don't know what other fish are in the tank or who this giant is. Yeah I would be scared too. Some fish adjust fast others need time.

It could take a week or even 2 but they will soon learn who you are and that you mean food is near. Mine eats from my hand so just give them time.

 

[ashlerbam]

If they are the only thing in the tank. Some dither's might help them feel a little safer.

I have 2 and they are always out and about. But from the moment I got them, I have had them in with more fish.