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	fish sitting on bottom of tank?
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	Hey guys, I have two goldies in my tank and they just sit on the bottom whenever i walk into the room or when the light is on. It is only at night that they come out and swim around like they should ? what could be causeing this ? goldfisher
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sly Big Fish Posts: 377 Kudos: 251 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jun-2004	If you just recently got them, then its normal. They are still getting used to their new environment and to people coming close to the tank. In a couple weeks, they'll be more comfortable and swim openly. I got some new fishes as well and most of them are still scared.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Janna Mega Fish Posts: 1386 Registered: 24-Aug-2003	How big is the tank, and what are the test results for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate? They shade the glow of it with their mossy-misty costumes, They wear masks of silk, porcelain, brass, and silver, So as not to mislead with their own, ordinary faces.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	Well i have had them for 5 days now. The tank has just recently had a water change. It is a 3.88 gallon acrylic/plastic tank. Goldfisher
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
solublefish Fish Addict Posts: 562 Kudos: 850 Votes: 40 Registered: 27-Feb-2004	I'm sorry to give you some bad news, but your fish will not fit in that tank. They could be laying down because they are being poisoned by ammonia. You need to take them back as soon as possible. For a tank that small, a betta would be appropriate.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	ok cool thanx all Goldfisher
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
kitty163 Fish Addict Posts: 816 Kudos: 1032 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Aug-2003	You need 10gal per goldfish as a rule as they are big waste producers, and the best filter you can afford, I would also recommend that you take them back.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
goldfisher Hobbyist Posts: 96 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Aug-2004	Righto - will do
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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