but thanks for the advice i appreciate itWelcome to the MFK, Ryaan!
Please test your tank water by a liquid API test kit for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH. Also give us the temperature and some indication of the water TDS or hardness.
Until and unless you test your water, we won't be able to help you. Stating "my tank is cycled" doesn't count.
If I had to guess, your ammonia and/or nitrite are in the red zone.