2 days ago i bought a female swordtail and it looked like it was doing fine. Then today it was swimming frantically up and down the wall and is now hiding or down at the bottom. I made 2 water changes in the last 3 days to make sure the water was fine. The other fish i have are a male swordtail and a loach. Is it that there is something wrong with the water, did i not acclimate right, or is it from being terrorized from the other fish? And what should i do?
2007-04-04 09:11:12 · 10 answers · asked by robby 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
It's just adjusting to the tank. They sometimes do wierd stuff like this for a few days. It's nothing to worry about and the fish should stop before very long.
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2007-04-04 09:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Odd that a female is doing this: I had a male swordtail that used to do that. I also have a Paradise fish that does this.
If the light is on, it might be that they see their reflection in the glass and try to chase it. Other than that, I don't know what else it could be.
2007-04-04 09:31:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would create more hiding places for it. Especially in the top sections of the tank, using plants [possibly "amazon swords" as they are hard wearing tall plants, and are ok in a range of water ph levels].
This should make it feel less exposed and vulnerable to attack by the other fish. Good luck ;)
2007-04-04 09:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by gemma w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my betta and I took it to the vet and he said it could just that the fish is a little scared or stressed.I would reccomend putting it in a tank by itself and see what it does!
2007-04-08 08:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may be somewhat traumatized by the move. They usually adjust in time. I would watch her to see if she avoids the other fish, if she's used to being alone in a tank she may have to get used to sharing space.
2007-04-04 09:19:44 · answer #5 · answered by .......... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fish is just cheaking out the tank to see how tall it is then maybe later on the fish would swim in circles around the tank to see how wide it is.
2007-04-04 09:27:49 · answer #6 · answered by niko d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my purple headed oranda does that few circumstances an afternoon yet she does not attain the precise of the water floor she purely retains going up and down. my dad used to maintain fish and he suggested it truly is signs and warning signs of breeding or exciting, yet i basically have one oranda in my tank and he or she it especially fat and is approximately 4.5 inches (12cm). and the different fishes are approximately 2.5 inch (6cm) and that they continuously stick to her each ever she is going yet they do no longer bypass up and down. you acquire me questioned to now! i presumed she replaced into purely enjoying!
2016-11-26 02:22:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not used to its surroundings yet. It probably will do that for a couple more days until it feels more comfortable..
2007-04-04 11:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by BOBBY M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're in a boring, small tank with nothing to do. i would do the same thing to keep me occupied.
2007-04-04 09:19:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it is slow
2007-04-04 09:17:17 · answer #10 · answered by lilmomo972006 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋