How Do I Get My New Fish To Start Eating?

[Chris Wright]

4 Galaxy Rasboras and 2 Pygmy Corydoras in well planted tank. How do I get them eating as they are all hiding? I've left it 2 days and put small amount of food in this morning but they are still hiding.

 

[KittyKat]

Both are schooling fish, so you should keep at least 6, or even more of each species if you want to see them out and about. Are your tanks planted? If they are, I wouldn't worry and keep putting in a little bit of food every day. The fish will either eat the food after you're gone or eat whatever eats the food. Also they are all tiny fish so do not need much food.

 

[Chris Wright]

Both are schooling fish, so you should keep at least 6, or even more of each species if you want to see them out and about. Are your tanks planted? If they are, I wouldn't worry and keep putting in a little bit of food every day. The fish will either eat the food after you're gone or eat whatever eats the food. Also they are all tiny fish so do not need much food.

Yes I was thinking of adding another 2 Galaxys. I've fed very lightly 3 times today but don't want to overdo it. I'll just do as you suggest and put in a tiny bit each day and hope they get the message.

 

[cowboy507]

Yes I was thinking of adding another 2 Galaxys. I've fed very lightly 3 times today but don't want to overdo it. I'll just do as you suggest and put in a tiny bit each day and hope they get the message.

dont feed everyday if they arent eating. This will just make your tank messy. Wait a few days and then feed them. After 2 or 3 days they should be pretty hungry and will eat. Its okay to not feed everyday. Some believe that it is better if you dont feed everyday as this occasionally leads to digestive problems. This is probably your best way for them to start eating.