So I'm sure I'm being paranoid but I want to make sure this is normal ADF behavior. When I first put them in the tank they did hide, I read they need a good places to hide so they have a lava rock and a terra cotta pot, although one still tried to hide between the pot and the side of the tank lol. Now they are swimming around like maniacs and they keep bobbing up out of the water. I know they breathe for air but it looks like they are trying to desperately escape. I just want to make sure it's not something wrong with my set up and that this is normal. Do they need plants that go high enought that they can perch near the top of the tank?

I'm going to get a little plate for feeding. What's the best way to get the pellets onto the plate? Can I feed them freeze dried bloodworms? I bought some for my betta, but I'm not sure how to get them to sink, if I soak them will they stay on the plate?

Any tips for a newbie? I had one in a community tank a few years ago...sadly McFroggy developed a white fungal growth that I couldn't cure I'm doing more research this time and want my little guys to be happy.