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	Lemon tetras
lookin_around Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 44 Votes: 16 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	Hey I boutght some Lemon tetras about a 2 weeks ago, and have them in a 10 gallon tank, oh theres 5 tetras(forgot that detail)....well anyway, I was wondering how long it takes them to get used to you, because mine are still hiding all the time. I'm gonna try the photobucket thing, and maybe you guys can see a pic of where they hide. Thnx
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
lookin_around Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 44 Votes: 16 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	there is the link, lemme know if it worked or not Last edited by lookin_around at 05-Mar-2005 19:43http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/lookin_around/10gallon.jpg Last edited by lookin_around at 05-Mar-2005 19:44
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Was the tank cycled?. Are there any other fish with them?. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/album?.dir=b5f2 http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
lookin_around Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 44 Votes: 16 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	yes the tank was cycled, I had a common pleco in there, I know that tank is way to small for one, but I didn't know until I started lookin at stuff online, so I gave him to the petstore, and I got the tetras, and they are the only ones in there, they are pretty active, it's just all behind the decorations in the tank. They don't even come out for food, they will wait until no one is in front of the tank to get it, I was just wondering cause like my betta, he would come up to the glass after a couple of days.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Yeah, don't worry about that. My lemon tetras were like that for about a month after I bought them, even when I bumped their school up to six. Most fish (at least, most of my fish) take at least a month to become fully used to their keepers, and often hide until they are 'ready'. Once they do feel comfortable with you, they won't bother to move even if you approach the tank, and will learn that you opening the lid = food. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
lookin_around Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 44 Votes: 16 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	ok thnx, I was just wondering because this is my first time keeping tetras.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	Time for me to link this again: Lemon Tetra Article This should tell you all you need to know! Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
lookin_around Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 44 Votes: 16 Registered: 31-Aug-2004	Thnx for the article, it helped a lot.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38
cichlidiot Hobbyist Posts: 142 Registered: 14-Apr-2004	Hmmm. I might consider these for my krib tank instead of the white clouds.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:38


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