Aboutmichael mccorry Expertise I can answer questions concerning tanks, setup, display, maintence,filters, heaters, substrates, CO2 Systems, lighting, arrangements.
Also water quality, chemical makeup and altering water parameters.
I can advise on fish selection, how to arrange the tank to minimize aggression, water parameters for specific fish, breeding and raisning fry.
Feeding and nutrition.
Lighting both flourescent and metal halide and everything in between
Plants, selection, lighting and feeding requirements, CO2 Systems, and substrate selection as well as what plants will work with what fish.
Heating, and cooling the tank. Automating certain functions and what maintenence is necesssary to keep things looking good.
Fish diseases their diagnosis and treatment.
As well as other topics related to the hobby.
Experience I have been involved in Tropical Fish for over 30 years having bred or kept most everything that was out there at one time or annother.
I have worked in several shops and managed several more, I have owned my own shop for over 12 years and currently maintain more than 3000gals of fresh water and saltwater fish, plants and invertabrates.
I service tanks and respond to emergency calls.
I advise on design, placement and impact of displays and custom design and install whatever the client wishes.
I had a business within a business servicing systems for Dr;s,Offices, Restaurants, Hospitals, and private individuals.
Publications TFH
FAMA
American Cichlid Association
Education/Credentials I attended Clinton Comm. College and then went to work for the State of New York.
I also recieved training in the unrelated field of Law Enforcement.
I am a certified fish specialist both fresh and saltwater having attended seminars at the Backer Trade Shows in Atlantic City sanctioned by PPAC.
Awards and Honors I have won awards from the New York State Dept of Education and from the Govenors Office for Business of the Year in the Northern Tier.
I work as a consultant with the State assisting people who are starting a business.
Question i have 5 african cichlids. up until two days ago whenever i came close to the tank they "ran" to the corner that i usually feed them. now when i approach the tank all 5 run and hide. i started out feeding them pellets. when it seemed as if they were getting tired of pellets i switched to bloodworms. i feed them 2.5 times a day. i say 2.5 b/c the last feeding is more like a snack as opposed to what i usually feed them. i've done a partical change of water sice i've had them (one month). they are do for another change this weekend. they all seem to be healthy. when i'm not close to the tank all five come out and play or swim in their usual manner. the behavior of all 5 seems to be normal. normal being what i saw them doing before two days ago when they started hiding. please help if you can. i don't think anyone is sick but if they are i want to help as much as i can b/c i really like them all.
Answer new-be
seems the africans have established their own territories and they run to them when they feel threatened.
In time they will become bolder and more confident, you can also rearrange the tank and that will put everyone back to square one.
if the tank is large enough you may want to add in a few more fish as africans will stake out their own areas and if you have enough of them they really can;t get too greedy and you will see the fish more.
for now, it sounds like they are fine and just acting as they would in the wild.
hope things work out for you.
