29g Tang cichlid community tank. Waiting to set up 90g similar tank. Gravel substrate, lots of hiding places. Ammonia 0, nitrites 0, nitrates <30, Ph 8.3. I have done a good deal of reading about syno petricola, but just got my first two this week (Tanzania Giant Variant), so I have little practical experience. The first couple of days they were pretty active, even more than I expected. But now they have settled into their hiding places and are far less mobile. Is this normal? Just trying to learn and be sure to properly keep these fish. Thanks.
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IMO they would be MUCH happier and more active in a larger group. The behavior they exhibit when they are comfortable and feel like they have enough company is quite a bit different than you will see with just a few of them. I usually recommend 6 or more. They're well worth the investment, I promise. They're a great fish. Congrats on your new addiction! ;)
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