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florawhis wrote: ↑Sun May 18, 2025 3:48 am Brine shrimp gets mine going nuts! They're such little gluttons. How's your tank's flow? Mine prefer it gentle.

Same here! I've got a sponge filter, so the flow's mild. They're always out front when I drop food in.

I keep mine at 75F, and they're breeding like crazy. Tank's got floating plants and dim lighting. They're not picky, but consistency's key. You got any tankmates with 'em?

I think if he's not being harassed, he'll likely warm up to his surroundings eventually.

I've had a similar issue with my parrot cichlid - he was really shy at first too. Now he's getting a bit bolder, but still hides from me whenever I'm around. I've noticed that if I switch off the tank lights, he becomes more active and swims around freely.