Skittish Bleeding Hearts

[55gal]

I have three bleeding Heart tetras. They stay in a corner behind a plant all day until I feed them, then they eat like crazy and pick at the bottom a bit. the next morning they are back in their corner. I was wondering if it is because there are not enough of them. Do you think if I got more they would swim around?

 

[stang1]

I would definitely add at least 3 more as they prefer to be in groups. I have 5 in my community tank and they are very active.

 

[n3ont3tra]

Are there any other fish that might be attacking them?

 

[55gal]

I don't think so they are the biggest in the tank. I have Corys, cherry barbs, and harlequin Rasboras. That's it at the moment. I have not seen any aggression between anyone.

 

[vancouver]

They are probably uncomfortable being in a trio... try 3 more and see if they become more brave.