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why are my fish doing this?

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases & Cures' started by Leslie, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    why are my fish doing this?

    I noticed my catfish and my frog darting to the top of the tank, like they are getting air. I have been doing water changes and dont know why they are doing this. the platies are doing fine it is just them. can anyone help.
     
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    noshow discus New Member

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    this is the 5 gallon tank correct? and hasnt been set up long has it?
     
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  3. trajik ink

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    put an airstone in the tank, it might help.
     
    trajik ink, Aug 13, 2008
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  4. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    the fish have been in the tank for 7 or 8 days and the tank was set up a few days before i got fish. there are plants in it too.
     
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    like ink said add an airstone couldnt hurt
     
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  6. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    what type of airstone? is there a particular size i could use?
     
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  7. trajik ink

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    i would put one of those small round ones in the corner, under the gravel, decoration...etc.
     
    trajik ink, Aug 13, 2008
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  8. noshow discus

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    depends on how you want the bubbles to look i use the 4 inch round ones and place it under the gravel so you dont see it juts the bubbles comming out
     
    noshow discus, Aug 13, 2008
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  9. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    ok. well i am looking at petsmart and trying to find one that will work. i thought i had one but i guess i dont.
     
    Leslie, Aug 13, 2008
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    believed to be lack of water circulation and possible oxygen issue.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Mar 29, 2009
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