Is there something wrong with my female Flowerhorn?

[SeeVuPlay]

Hello!

I'm new to the Flowerhorn world! So here is the situation. I've got a paired up set of FH. For the past month or more they have been exhibiting breeding behaviors. Moving substrate, slightly aggressive behavior towards each other. For the past couple of days, the female has been just seen bobbing at the surface. She will interact with the male for a few seconds, but will then return to the bobbing position. She has also stopped eating. Does this normally happen before egg laying or could this be a symptom of something worse?? I've got a livestream of the fish up 24/7 if anyone would like to observe their behaviors. Since I can't post any links please search for SeeVuPlay on Twitch to find the stream.

Thank You for any and all help!

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[Ansorgii]

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From what I have see so far they mostly interacted with each other, but not very energetic. From what you describe I would be suspecting that you had a nitrit peak. But I am not familiar with flowerhorns, so don't take my word for it.

 

[HybridFinatic]

Sounds like it could be a swim bladder issue.

 

[SeeVuPlay]

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Welcome to my Aquarium stream! Follow along with The Guppy Tank and see evolution happen right before your eyes as the guppies and mollies can give birth to live babies (fry) about once a month! See all the different colors and variations that can come from cross breeding!

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From what I have see so far they mostly interacted with each other, but not very energetic. From what you describe I would be suspecting that you had a nitrit peak. But I am not familiar with flowerhorns, so don't take my word for it.

Tested the PH and it came in at like 8.4, so changed out the water and she seems to be back to normal now.

 

[Ansorgii]

That is awfully high, how did that happen ?

Is there some chemically active decoration in the tank ? (Like a peace of cheap tile)

Glad to hear they are doing well again.