i got my freshwater barracuda today and he seems to be just hanging out on the top of the water. he doesnt seem to go anywhere but at the top. is that normal? what can i do? when should i try feeding him?
2007-06-13 11:01:06 · 3 answers · asked by Brandon M 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Well all fish just stick to one spot once when you first put them in a new fish tank. I would just wait for about a day until you start to see more activity from your barracuda, and when it come close to feeding time i would put your hand to close to the water.
I have Oscars and when i feed them, and my hand is to close to the water, they actually do bite my fingers, so watch out when you feed your barracuda.
Good Luck
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2007-06-13 11:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by Tunish305 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal for the species. Like killifish, hatchetfish and some others, this is a top water fish by nature so expect him to hang around the surface most of the time. I would give him a day or two before trying to feed him, he needs time to settle in.
MM
2007-06-13 11:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't normal. Try to turn of the light in your tank. I hope everything goes well.
2007-06-13 11:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋