Today I noticed my Firemouth (T. meeki) acting a little odd. I came to the tank to feed my fish and all the other fish were ready in position to eat and the firemouth was on the other side of the tank. I didnt participate at all in eating. I watched some pieces of food pass right by it and it didnt eat any.
This is unusual for this fish, it always wants to eat and it is ready always at chow time. So I looked at the fish some more and noticed that its been staying about mid level of the tank right next to the filter intake.
And it faces the back of the tank, only turning around sometimes. I noticed the fishes mouth seems like its halfway open most of the time and its moving constantly up and down. Ive never seen this before with this fish. And I also noticed its gills moving more than usual. I wouldnt say it looks like labored breathing but its irregular for sure.
Tonight when feeidng the fish, the firemouth was doing the same. Midlevel next to the filter intake on the other side of the tank, facing the back of the tank and mouth and gills moving irregular.
I added some salt, but only half dose strength. I tested my water and this is what I have:
Temp: 79
Ammonia: 0
NitrIte: 0
NitrAte: 40
Hardness: Hard
PH: Around 7.8
I dont know whats wrong but I can tell something is wrong. I thought maybe it was stress, but the fish isnt bothered that much and no fish was currently bothering it. Only time theres any aggression is during feeding time, and theres a few chases here and there. I did notice the firemouth pooing earlier and the color was kinda clear, but looked normal. The fish itself looks normal too aside form the symptoms I named. I dont know whats going on, any suggestions? Thx
This is unusual for this fish, it always wants to eat and it is ready always at chow time. So I looked at the fish some more and noticed that its been staying about mid level of the tank right next to the filter intake.
And it faces the back of the tank, only turning around sometimes. I noticed the fishes mouth seems like its halfway open most of the time and its moving constantly up and down. Ive never seen this before with this fish. And I also noticed its gills moving more than usual. I wouldnt say it looks like labored breathing but its irregular for sure.
Tonight when feeidng the fish, the firemouth was doing the same. Midlevel next to the filter intake on the other side of the tank, facing the back of the tank and mouth and gills moving irregular.
I added some salt, but only half dose strength. I tested my water and this is what I have:
Temp: 79
Ammonia: 0
NitrIte: 0
NitrAte: 40
Hardness: Hard
PH: Around 7.8
I dont know whats wrong but I can tell something is wrong. I thought maybe it was stress, but the fish isnt bothered that much and no fish was currently bothering it. Only time theres any aggression is during feeding time, and theres a few chases here and there. I did notice the firemouth pooing earlier and the color was kinda clear, but looked normal. The fish itself looks normal too aside form the symptoms I named. I dont know whats going on, any suggestions? Thx
