A. Geryi - Shyness

["M. LeDuc" <ducker_3 at yahoo_com>]

I've noticed that they are extreamly shy, at least the
4 I have(3F 1M).  Hiding under the few pieces of
decor,
and/or in the java moss in the tank.  At times when
they are out in the middle of the tank, if I walk by
they dart back in hiding.  Or infrequently they are
darting back and fourth in the tank as if they are
really nervous (aka. Freaking out!)

Is this normal behavior for this species?
the temp of the tank is 75F, and I don't believe that
it's too high.  I need to recheck all the standard
water parameters tonight but at last check pH 6.8,
ammonia 0, nitrite 0, nitrate 20.

I usually due 10-20% water changes every couple of
days in the 10gallon they are in.

Perhaps I just have a really skittish species.  I just
would hate to lose them, as they are the first killies
I've kept.

Thanks!
-mike



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