heartsongsinger

Is there any thing that I can do that will make the 6 juveniles I have come out instead of hiding back by the heater.

Shawnie

how long have you had them? angels take awhile to acclimate and get use to their new home..especially juvies..is there any other fish in there intimidating them at all?

heartsongsinger

just tetras and a pleco. I'm getting some cockatoo cichilds next week. I've had them for a least a month if not longer

Shawnie

hmm that should be plenty of time to adjust.have you tested the water parimeters lately?

heartsongsinger

no I'll go do it now.

fish_newbie

LOL my angel are always in the front of my tank waiting to be fed every time i come by. they will get used to it soon

heartsongsinger

They are starting to be up front around feeding time

f1ea

Make sure you have absolutely 0 ammonia and nitrites, and that the parameters are what Angelfish require. They are stressed easily and let you know right away.

The fact they are beggining to come out to eat is comforting, but make sure about ammonia/nitrites specially before you add any more fish and compromise your cycle. If anything's doubtful, refrain from adding fish for a while. Also, dont overfeed if they are not eating. Better to leave them underfed a day or two rather than letting food rot.

When your Angelfish are calmy curiositing around your tank and eating like pigs... you're good.

heartsongsinger

ok. I've got new fish coming in for that tank but i'm quarantining them first

Butterfly

Excellent idea! Hope the angels are settling in a bit by now.
Carol