Growing Habits

[BluE SnipeR]

Do you think that growing young Ls without hiding spaces will make them not so shy as adults, or should we not mess with nature and let them be?

I am planning to grow my young with no decor whatsoever hoping they will turn into adults that are out and about more. I personally hate the fact my L's hide all day, even though I know this is their natural behavior.

I might actually test this out and see what comes out of it.

 

[Rabbit]

Do you think that growing young Ls without hiding spaces will make them not so shy as adults, or should we not mess with nature and let them be?
I might actually test this out and see what comes out of it.

Through generations of tank breeding its been proven to work but in one clutch, i think the trait is too strong.:yes:
It would also depend on the species some aren't as reclusive, making it easier for this trait to be played with.

 

[scatz]

i would add some decor so that they aren't always stressed, its their natural instincts to seek refuge , especially through the daylight hours, i guess thats the trouble with buying nocturnal fish

 

[Irene0100]

I doubt if you will change the behaviour, by stressing them you may make some ill.
loys of breeders have raised in fry savers and bare tanks but still the fish hide quite a lot given the opportunity.
take BNs for example which have been tank bred for lots of generations now, look at how some breeders keep the young...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BROWN-BRISTLENOSE-PLECS-CATFISH-ANY-SIZE-ANY-AMOUNT_W0QQitemZ180461513886QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Fish?hash=item2a04582c9e

 

[BluE SnipeR]

Alright guys, Im gonna set the tank up so the young can have their proper environment to grow in.

Cheers.