is this behavior normal?

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  1. Tay

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    hey guys, i have a 3 month old jack dempsey cichlid. ive had him a week so im a newbie in the jack dempsey world, ive noticed lately he hides alot, but he eats like normal so i dont think hes sick. but is this normal from him to hide in strange places all the time? thanks:)
     
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  2. 2in10

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    Yes it is normal for young fish to hide whenever possible.
     
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  3. Bubbalover

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    What kind of fish is he with and what size? If the other fish are bigger than him he will hide. He also could be adjusting to the new environment.
     
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  4. NanaReefer

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    Ahhh I believe he said its a Jack Dempsy ;)
     
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  5. Bubbalover

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    I don't believe thats a ridiculous question. He didn't say how big it was and what its tankmates were.
     
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  6. NanaReefer

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    The word *with* was not there when I replied.
     
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    normal behavior, cichlids can hide in the smallest of small places
     
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