Fish are calm, swimming, happy, until....

[trigger40]

it has been noodled!

 

[ClaptonsGhost]

That's what I do! I don't even linger long enough to shut the cover. I put the food in the tank then slink away stealthily, go to the other side of the room, and watch. I'm telling you, I can be practically inside the tank and they still swim around normally, not bothered by my presence. It's only when food is in the tank that they act all schizo. Yesterday I place a small piece of purple seaweed in the tank and they continued acting normal for about 20 seconds until they noticed it, then they fled. I was across the room. Eventually they ate the whole thing.

And I don't know how many times I have to say this, but it's EVERY fish in the tank, not the older ones or smaller ones cowering before the bigger, newer fish.

 

[ClaptonsGhost]

Success! My fish have all returned to normal and putting on a fantastic display. And you were all worried!

 

[flower]

Success! My fish have all returned to normal and putting on a fantastic display. And you were all worried!

LOL... I adore your personality!

 

[ClaptonsGhost]

Thank you! I hope you're a chick

 

[jay0705]

Thank you! I hope you're a chick

Ha ha ha ha

 

[geridoc]

I'm guessing that one of the two new fish (majestic and queen angels) got spooked by the disturbance, and that upset the other fish, so they all went into hiding. I suspect that as the newcomers become more adapted to your routine things will even out.

 

[ClaptonsGhost]

Probably as accurate a description of the now former problem as I've read. All are doing well now.