I introduced 3 new fish into my tank today, and the other fish (4 others total) are doing fine.
However, when I put the Silver Dollar in, he floated around the center of the tank for a minute, then floated over to the corner.
He is leaning on the corner between a plant and the wall.
He was very nervous when I was floating the bag, and would flutter a LOT every time I walked by.
What's going on?
2007-07-22 13:27:15 · 6 answers · asked by Weston M 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
EDIT:
It's moving around with the other fish now!
It must have just been stressed from the move, now it's happy as a lark!
Thanks to all the answers!
2007-07-22 13:56:06 · update #1
It is probably very stressed from the transfer. Just leave the lights off and let if be for a while. Try not to make sudden movements near the tank. It should be okay by tomorrow. Good luck!
Nosoop4u
2007-07-22 13:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A combination of stress from being in a new environment, plus stress of probably being alone. Silver dollars are a schooling fish, and are most comfortable when kept in groups of 6+. These tend to be shy and nervous under the best of conditions.
http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-SilverDollar.htm
http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/567.htm
2007-07-22 13:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be simply stress... too soon to tell. I'd use something like StressCoat in the water and wait to see.
How big is the tank? When was the last water change? Do you test for pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, etc?
2007-07-22 13:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok, what do you want help with. Scoop out the lifeless fish. replace the water, shop the filter out plugged in. Plecostomus are hardy fish, so which you ought to be fantastic there. i think of the fish died becuase the filter out wasn't on. as long as a results of fact the filter out is left on the ammonia ranges ought to stay at a secure point.
2016-10-22 09:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its nothing to worry about.hes just a bit stressed. i have red belly piranhas and they ve done the same thing. last time i moved one of them just layed in the bucket i moved him in and then once i put him in the tank he just layed on the bottom for 2 days then out of the blue he snapped out of it. don't be surprised if he does this for awhile. just keep the lights out till he chills out. he ll be fine!
2007-07-22 13:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by steven c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesnt move for a long time then touch him and see if he is dead!!!!! It might just be getting used to his new home!!!
2007-07-22 13:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋