Livingstoni Distant And Aloof

[Cich-Oh]

He's been hanging by him/herself in a corner of the tank, very still, not social and seemingly depressed. I introduced him a week ago with another Livingstoni and two Rusties. No one in the tank picks on him/her and he/she comes to feed at every feeding. But afterwards, he/she goes right back to his/her spot. I checked to see if it was holding any eggs but it doesn't appear so and it's only about 1 1/2" long. A juvenile.

ANy thoughts, advice?

 

[dthoffsett]

As long as he's feeding well I wouldn't worry too much, sometimes they'll sulk a bit after they're added. IME cichlids most often pick on each other at night when you can't see them, it could be that there is some bullying going on while you're in bed. Just keep an eye on him and if he starts to look sick or is beat up I'd suggest moving him to a hospital tank.