just ordered in a new datnoid

[akimbo]

unfortunatly it isnt lookin really good, im fairly new to the hobby so idk if it will make it or not. when i first looked into the bag the first thing i noticed was he was laying on his side and the bag was full of junk. looked like food and other stuff that shouldnt be there. after letting his bag float i released him into the tank he hit the bottom without motion. so i waved him back and forth in the water gently to get some flow thro his gills. he caughed out a bunch of junk and started breathing a little better...

he now is trying to swim but cant seem to get off his side, and never leaves the gravel bed..

right now as i type he has himself proped up agianst some fake plants.

so what should i do, will he live?

 

[akimbo]

i got the tank lights off and the temp is setting at 82 degrees

 

[puppy_wounder]

i dont know what tot tell you

 

[akimbo]

idk either booooo, i have ordered several fish and have never had one come in like this

 

[puppy_wounder]

i guse just wait and see maybe you could put a bubler near him

 

[akimbo]

so here's an update, its been a little over and hour, hes still using the glass to hold himself upright

 

[csaechao]

it might be stressed and has to get used to the surroundings. i've bought a few at the LFS that acted like that for a few days before they started to become active.

 

[akimbo]

Falling over from side to side when trying to swim is normal? When stressed... I have never had a fish do this before that's still alive today :s

 

[yh_loh]

This behaviour is quite normal for an IT. He take time to settle down. Be patience. Good luck!!!

 

[Ade]

This behaviour is quite normal for an IT. He take time to settle down. Be patience. Good luck!!!

X2. Get used to it. IT can be like that for a while. I have 1 in a group that acts like that quite alot. When it grows to 6-7 inch it will become braver and swim about
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