Possibly URGENT Rhom

[Mystus Redtail]

I just got my new rhom delivered yesterday, and after acclimating it seemed very happy. It was eating krill within moments of getting out of the bag. But now this morning He seems like he's having trouble staying straight up and down. He keeps tilting to the side. Does anyone know what causes this? Is it urgent? He's alone, obviously, in a 20 gallon grow out. there's a whisper filter, tank is ~82-84F, and an air stone. The tank has been cycling for a little over a week.

Help please.
Thanks

 

[toehead11183]

possibly stressed bc of new environment. i had a new one do that, he quit after a week or so

 

[KingofKings]

does he tilt to his side when you get near him... or is he always like that? rhoms i have had in the past(skittish ones) would tilt to their side when they felt threatened as a form of defense mechanism... making them harder to see-

 

[Mystus Redtail]

He tilts often, he is hiding up in the corner, perhaps I should give him some more hiding places, the tank is kind of bare. I really hope he's just getting used to the new surroundings...

 

[unknownuza13]

does he tilt to his side when you get near him... or is he always like that? rhoms i have had in the past(skittish ones) would tilt to their side when they felt threatened as a form of defense mechanism... making them harder to see-

Same experience here. I think you should be fine. In the months I had mine he never took non live food so your starting off on the right foot.

 

[cichlaguapote]

Sounds fine. Add some plants and or other hiding spots. I've had them that were that stressed they just wanted to hide all the time. IMO I think that's what he's doing stressing/trying to hide..

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

I've got a Rhom in a 20 grow out also, and he's got plenty of cover but is still hiding a little next to the filter, and he hasn't eaten much but i'm stil giving him to time to settle.