Something is up with my new Fire Mouths

[samsung-401]

I am rather new when it comes to cichilds. I have just bought a pair of Fire Mouths today and they are acting rather strange. They seem to be motionless on the bottom, they are not on thier sides though. ( They are sitting up rite.) I know it might be thier reaction to the new tank, but I'm just concernd. Any thoughts as to why they are acting this way?

 

[BlueIce]

Is the tank cycled? Have you tested the water?

 

[samsung-401]

Yes, I have had it up and running for about a year and a half. They are also not the only fish in there.

 

[MissClaire]

Maybe they are just shy at the moment and will get more active when they get used to their surroundings perhaps....

 

[semper fi]

firemouths tend to be shy when they are introduced to a community tank. keep an eye on them and make sure they are not being picked on by the inhabitants. they will adjust and come around.

 

[BlueIce]

Have they started acting normal yet? I agree they can be shy,but motionless on the bottom isn't shy behaviour.

 

[samsung-401]

Yes very active. Almost to active. They are now picking on my big emriled cory cats. Will they continue to harrass them, or will it die down in a couple of days?

 

[samsung-401]

Anyone!?

 

[HotStuffGal]

Yes very active. Almost to active. They are now picking on my big emriled cory cats. Will they continue to harrass them, or will it die down in a couple of days?

You FIre Mouths will probally pick all the fins off all your cories, they are known for that.

Now with FIre Mouths they are usually skitish and melllow

Good Luck! ~Scarlett