Hide preference raising concerns

[Daniel Dow]

So I have him in a tank I know I know... but he has two identical hides, lots of foliage so he feels a bit safer, and uths on both sides. But he prefers the hide on the left of his tank.... I even switched the temp of the sides... and he still prefers one of his hides and i don't want him to pick comfort over temperature regulation, but I am just clueless as to why he prefers that one hide... any experience with this? or recommendations?

[llovelace]

You'll have that sometimes, he may use the other hide when you are not aware.

[ryan427]

So I have him in a tank I know I know... but he has two identical hides, lots of foliage so he feels a bit safer, and uths on both sides. But he prefers the hide on the left of his tank.... I even switched the temp of the sides... and he still prefers one of his hides and i don't want him to pick comfort over temperature regulation, but I am just clueless as to why he prefers that one hide... any experience with this? or recommendations?

what are your uth set to ?

[Daniel Dow]

81 on cool side and 91 on hot but even when I switched side temps he still stayed on that one side

[ryan427]

81 on cool side and 91 on hot but even when I switched side temps he still stayed on that one side

how long have you had him and have observed this ?

[Daniel Dow]

about two weeks and ive had him about a month

[Maverick67]

try swapping the hides. i know they are identical but maybe there is a subtle difference ur bp prefers. its worth a test at least

[Daniel Dow]

Alright ill try that and get back to you guys

[Daniel Dow]

He is preferring that side... whatever hides over there, whatever temperature I make it? I dont understand

[Maverick67]

hmm The only other thing I could think of is a really good tank cleaning. There may be a scent on that end of the tank. Just a thought.