"NetMax" wrote in message
.. .

There really isn't any 'normal' representative behaviour of a fish when
it has just been introduced to a new environment (other than acting
fearful). Loaches do lie on their sides sometimes, but I wouldn't read
too much into it for now. It's probably anxious to find more of his
kind, as they are very social creatures which would not do particularly
well alone. JMO

How long do they usually take to get use to the new environment? I've just
introduced three into a tetra tank last weekend (to look after some snails),
and they seem to be hiding a lot. Any suggestions as to getting them out
into the open?

Cheers,
Poe