MOVE FROM 55GAL TO 125GAL

[RCAMP]

I would like to hello to all of the community at MonsterFishkeepers and let everyone know I am new here. I have a question that I donot see posted I move my mix tank of African to a larger tank (55gal to 125gal) did everything I think that was suppose to be done (used all the old water, and gravel, the chemical balance of the water is good temp 78degrees but the african seem skidis and they gather in one corner of the tank and eat next to nothing I need help on this one from anyone that may have some ideas. It would be cool if who ever had an answer could email me at darkside1947@sbcglobal.net I NEED HELP GUYS

RICK

 

[joedodge]

hello and welcome how long a ago did you move them and what are your water parameters , they are probablt just not used to the new tank yet if your scared they are not eating add some feeders and see if they disapear

 

[brianhellno]

I moved some fish from my 55 to a new 125 and for the first week they were freaked out about everything. Don't worry once they get used to their new surroundings they will be back to normal.

 

[hrock1023]

Another thing is did you use all the old decorations? If you didn't they may be confused or they may be stressed like the other guy said.

 

[JIM]

Put in some drift wood , build some caves out of rocks, add plants (Plastic is fine) Leave the lights off. These fish are scared. After awhile they will settle down. Feed frozen brine, or frozen mysis. Leave the lights off other than room lights.

 

[importracer]

Adding lots of driftwood and caves will reinsure the security within the fish.....The move from a 55 to 125 is also a big change.....Normally, it takes a week for the fish o start establishing territory......Do not feed so much in the first three days......Get them hungry and put some food in after the 4 or5th day..............

 

[woofy]

just give them time, as with any fish moving from on tnak to the other its a big ordeal, they are put ina weird place and in this case double the tank size to roam in. dont throw feeders in this will just freak thm out more or if the feeders die from diseas they will 1. rot in ur tank and mess up your parameters, and 2. introduce disease into a perfectly good healthy new tank. no use in that. just give them time to explore and get use to things. try not feeding that much becuase on eaten food will just make a mess welcome to mfk