probably a dumb question, but i must ask it

[bentrue]

i have just added 3 green chromis into my 29g tank to cycle it. i also have 27lbs of LR and LS. the chromis have not eaten yet, but are very active in the tank. however, they have stayed in the upper 5 inches of the tank the entire time. they have been in the tank for 16 hours. is this strange that they stay in the top of the tank? should i be worried yet that they have not yet eaten?

 

[trigahappynigerog]

are you trying to feed them??? they usually eat anything like flakes, brine.

 

[y2says]

Chromis usually stays on the upper half of the tank. They're not the type of fish that goes in and out of rocks. What a bit more and they'll eat. They're just trying to get used to their new home.

 

[flydan]

Hey,
Some fish take DAYS before they begin to eat. Don't worry if it's only been hours. Offer a little food each day but don't just let it sink to the bottom uneaten. They should eat everything in 2-3 minutes, if not it's just waste building up in your tank.