Introducing new fish to an existing community must be done with care.
Put the new fish in a small container or can. Then, this container can be hung, or floated in the aquarium until its water temperature becomes similar as that of the tank. It usually will take about 15 – 30 minutes. Nevertheless we must ensure that the container is clean before being floated.
On this one occasion only, feed those already established in the tank extra well and while they are busy eating at one end, tip gently the newcomers at the other. Thus the new arrivals are given a chance to settle down, to find hiding places and generally to take stock of the situation before meeting the crowd.
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