I know John, but it's been a MONTH! My "guys" are a friendly sort, they come
out and greet new fish, escort them around the pond and show them the hidey
holes and everything - the whole guided tour. These little ones just went
"poof"! I feed in the same corner every time (although I'd probably hide
from the feeding frenzy, too!) They're hiding in the plastic plants or in
the block holes or somewhere. They're jet black, and against the liner, you
just don't see them. I guess when they get around 10" or so I'll finally
notice them. Funny, they were tame enough during the Q period . . . How are
your new kids doin'? Do you have a plant or something you can put in there
for them to hide in? In the aquarium, I put a lot of floaty "plants" for
them . . . the real plants gave up the ghost during the salt treatments . .
..

Lee

"John Rutz" wrote in message
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its aparently a survival thing I just put some nw fish in a 300 g stock
thank they are all huddling around the pump and piping ( the only place
in there to "hide") and staying at the bottom, eventualy they will
start comming to the surface when they start feeling comfortable wth
thier new home



John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico
If it can't be fixed with bailing wire or duct tape
its not worth fixing

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http://www.fuerjefe.com