Should I be worried??

[giant19000]

My lent is starting to hang out on the top now he swims around then comes back up he eats then back up nxt to the filter alot of plants are there maybe he's hiding place??? I just never seen him on top. He's always on the bottom or in his little cave ??he also seems to be getting a dark red purple color on him??


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[TheNewSeverum]

I would guess hes getting used to his surroundings. Pikey is finally swimming about in my tank also. I think its normal. No worries.

 

[giant19000]

I would guess hes getting used to his surroundings. Pikey is finally swimming about in my tank also. I think its normal. No worries.

Ooooh ok I was getting worried I'm really getting attached to him so I don't want to risk anything


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[giant19000]

I would guess hes getting used to his surroundings. Pikey is finally swimming about in my tank also. I think its normal. No worries.

Also he kinda goes sideways sometimes like he has an itch on his side or something and on his side he rubs against the sand??


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[Gvendur]

My pikes did the exact same thing first few weeks when i got them, might just be his hiding place. Do you got any other fishes with him ?

Is there good aeration and are you doing water changes atleast two times a month? When the water gets low on oxygen fishes tend to stay near the surface for more oxygen. Can you notice if he is breathing fast and heavily?

 

[giant19000]

My pikes did the exact same thing first few weeks when i got them, might just be his hiding place. Do you got any other fishes with him ?

Is there good aeration and are you doing water changes atleast two times a month? When the water gets low on oxygen fishes tend to stay near the surface for more oxygen. Can you notice if he is breathing fast and heavily?

I doubt it might be oxygen he has a long airstone in his tank,and he's currently the only fish in there


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[TheNewSeverum]

Are you keeping up on your water changes? Water quality is a must.

 

[giant19000]

Are you keeping up on your water changes? Water quality is a must.

Yes ok I added quick cure,salt,temp to 86 he's doing better I see some of the stuff coming off


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[TheNewSeverum]

If anything, try to stay away from medications. The salt and heated water probably would have been enough if its ich

 

[giant19000]

If anything, try to stay away from medications. The salt and heated water probably would have been enough if its ich

I was getting desperate bro here's some pics on his update
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