P-bass health question

[Infuzion912]

I have about a 6 inch orinocensis that seems to "gasp" a lot? He eats great and isn't hanging towards the surface like there is an oxygen deficiency, but he opens his mouth in a gasp like manner like every 20sec I'm not sure that this is normal behavior as this is my 1st p bass. The Oscar that shares the 210 gallon aquarium does not do this except at the front glass when expecting/begging for food.


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[theskibag]

My peacock bass does this as well. Interested to see what ye guys think

 

[gangster]

What is your temp?
DO you have an large pump w/ airstone in the tank?
HOw often do you do water changes and how big?

 

[xevar]

oscar is more adaptable...not like p.bass, make sure your water is clean n your tank not over populated
first time i keep p.bass the case is just like yours...this is my 1st vid when the 1st time i keep p.bass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpi-GXC3XXE

 

[Infuzion912]

Water temp stays at 79-82, I test my water every 3 days and and do water changes of 20-40% once or twice per week! The aquarium is 210 gallons and houses a 6 inch tiger Oscar and a 6 in peacock bass. There is no way this tank is over crowded. I also has a 54 gallon sump with a 36" tall trickle tower! My ph stays from 7.0-7.2. Ammonia-0, nitrite-0, nitrate-0


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[Infuzion912]

I just watched your video that you posted and mine is not gasping like yours... His is more like a partial to full yawn once or twice a monute


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