Emerald Dwarf Rasbora - Dither Fish?

[GeorgeR]

Hi, I got some Emerald Dwarf Rasbora for my 45L planted tank 2 weeks ago. They are fantastic little fish but i hardly see them as they are so shy. There are also some Cherry Shrimp in the tank, but i was wondering if it might be worth getting some "dither fish" to try and encourage them to come out?

Currently thinking of some Endlers.

Does anyone have experience with Emerald Dwarf Rasboras and would Endlers (or something else) help?

Thanks in advance.

 

[paul_j]

I have ember tetra (13) in a 50 liter tank, since 3 weeks. They would not call them very shy but they did stay mainly in the back and lower between the plants and behind some wood. Last week I added 3 male endlers and and the Embers immediately got more confident and out-going. I think Endlers are perfect for this, they are really unthinking.

 

[mort]

Surface dwelling species like endlers would be perfect as they will stay out of the way but are small enough not to worry them much. These rasbora are known to be timid and don't do well with lots of competition so it might be better to limit the amount you add or stick to the smaller ender males to stop masses of babies.

 

[Sarpijk]

Cpds and white clouds! Perfect combination I have been keeping them together for some years now.

 

[GeorgeR]

Excuse my ignorance Sarpijk, but what are Cpds?

 

[Edvet]

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