REDTAIL SURFACING!?

[Snackx]

My redtail keeps surfacing to the top it stays there for a bit then heads back down..it looks as it it's trying to suck in some air..any idea why it does this?..it's not breathing hard..it's eating well..

 

[convict360]

Usually this would suggest low oxygen in the water, I'd check filtration and water quality; fix accordingly. Or it could be a catfish thing, in which case an expert will correct me

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[Snackx]

I have plenty of 02 going through...

 

[Rachel.Cody]

Is he just swimming in one spot looking up? If so mine did that a lot and the ones I've seen at my LFS all do it.


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[Snackx]

Yes Rachel..he floats to the top..and just sits there...is there something I should be concerned about.. He's a good 2foot long cat..I'm thinking he's growing n need more o2 but I got enough filtration and bubbles..

 

[predatorkeeper87]

Its a catfish thing. My bullhead does it, hell my bullhead will float vertically for hours with his face in the gravel...still going strong lol.

 

[TheBroc]

My hybrid rtc did this and died the next day

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[Snackx]

Seems odd tho..anyone with any other suggestions??

 

[Wailua Boy]

If he is just gulping air, no problem. If breathing increases tho, several parasites attacks the gills, so be on the look out for that. I would increase O2, just to be sure it's not the cause. Of course make sure water parameters are in order and no additives(algaefix etc) in water.