Hiding Molly?

[zochick]

Hello, I recently bought a male 'cremesicle' molly, he's beautiful. Lately I've noticed he is hiding a lot.

yesterday I panicked trying to figure out where he had got to because I was convinced he wasn't in the tank.. But then he popped up again.

when he is out he stays in the back, and even during feeding time he's slow to get the food. is he just being shy because he's new?

never had this problem before and I have another molly. (hoping they will mate!)

He finds the craziest hiding places (i have live plants and wood, etc in the tank)

I'm just wondering if there might be something wrong with him.. I read they like to stay close to the surface of the water.

I had another Molly die and she was hiding and staying low before she went, so I'm just worried.


thanks

 

[thereverendturtle]

My first question would be what's the water temp, pH, etc.... The next would be what size tank and what other inhabitants?

 

[sausagewinkle]

as mentioned, whats the stats of your water, tank size and other fish in the tank??

It may be because he is knew but the above questions need to be answered first

 

[the_lock_man]

My first question would be what's the water temp, pH, etc.... The next would be what size tank and what other inhabitants?

Add to that ammonia, nitrite and nitrate readings.