Oblivion

My BN is very very shy...if he notices he, he runs to his hideout...is there any way I can make him less shy so I can look at him up close? I usually watch him from afar so I don't scare him, but sometimes when I kinda want to check him for diseases he always runs away...

Barbrella

I just got an ancistrus last week. He was out and about for awhile, but I haven't seen him in days other than a brief glimpse. This is just their nature.

Chief_waterchanger

We've had the same 6 bristlenose adults in a 200g for over a year now and ours continue to be shy to this day. I attribute it to each fish having different personalities, you just have to be lucky to get a non-shy BN pleco, I guess.

Oblivion

Alright, thanks for the info
I just wish he doesn't get spooked so much when I look at him up close to inspect him

Chief_waterchanger

One trick that may work is if you start by only approaching when you want to feed them. Try approaching the tank at a normal pace and drop an algae wafer in, or something they REALLY like and stand there for 5-10 minutes.

Either way, I wish you luck in teaching your BN to be less shy.

Dino

The more places you give them to hide, the more they are out and about.

darkwolf29a

I have put TOO many places to hide in my tanks. All the fish, and the snails love them. As a result...I see a lot of them. I also like to sneak up to the tank too, so as not to startle them.