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is this normal? (corydoras swimming pattern)

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by Leslie, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    is this normal?

    My albino cory catfish is swimming up and down and back and forth in the tank. it this normal??
     
    Leslie, Aug 24, 2008
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    Anthony Active Member

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    Re: is this normal?

    Did you test your water ?

    How big is he ? Those guys really need a larger tank than 5 gallons when they're adults.
     
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  3. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: is this normal?

    he is about a inch. i've been doing water changes. but i hav eno clue why it is doing it. they peppered cory cat isnt doing it. im am suppost to be getting a bigger tank tomarrow and i was plaining on moving some of the fish.
     
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    Re: is this normal?

    How often are you doing the water changes and how much are you changing ?

    How long has he been doing it ?

    Do you not have a test kit yet ?
     
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    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: is this normal?

    I do them every other day, and about 2 gal.
    and it has be doing it for like 2 or 3 days now.
    and no i still dont have a test kit. And every time i go some where i forget to look because I am use to them not having them.
     
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    And you're treating the water each time you change it correct ?
     
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    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    I alway treat it. i know regular tap water isnt good.
     
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    Re: is this normal?

    One of my albinos is very active and zips around all over the place, the other is more laid back. It might just be his personality.
     
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    Re: is this normal?

    And you're using Prime right ? I can't remember if you found it or not.

    Without a test kit I have no idea of knowing what your ammonia, nitrite and nitrate readings are and where your tank is at in the cycling process.
     
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    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: is this normal?

    I hope that is what it is. everyone else is fine even the frog.
     
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    Yeah, that's true.
     
    Anthony, May 26, 2010
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