Is this normal?

[darkarrow81]

Hey guys, i noticed that my asian arrowana ( RTG ) seems to rest at the bottom of the tank. Especially after being fed. Is this normal? or is there something wrong?

 

[sweeed]

It might be because it had a really big meal but it's probably not a good thing. How long does it rest at the bottom? After my Jardini has a big meal it's always slow moving but it does not rest at the bottom.

 

[nguyen_mpn]

How is your filtration? u might need some circulation in the tank. Try putting a powerhead in so the aro can swim against the current.

 

[CrAzYNeSs]

This does not look good. It looks VERY stressed. Try to find the culprit - as I don't think he will last long like this.

 

[dayak]

it does look like it stressing, and no aro dont stay at the buttom of the tank for long

 

[phillydog1958]

I've never seen an arowana sit on the bottom unless it's stressed. Find out what's stressing your fish.

 

[darkarrow81]

He is alone in the tank. I mentioned he does this after feeding and when i feed him i turn on the lights. I realised that when i turn it off he actually gets up. Could it be the lights then?

 

[RaRalph]

Yep. that always happens just dim the light then only turn the light on for food so they can see the light as actually a good thing.