Fish on top of water

molly05

molly05

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I just transfered my fish from 10G QT tank to 20G QT tank and my fish is on the top of water now. Hes trying to grasping the air. What I did was adding 8G of new salt water with the same SG and temp. I don't know what to do to help him. I don't want to lose him. Please help.
 
torno

torno

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I believe he means levels as in pH, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, etc. Is your tank well oxygenated?
 
mopar9012

mopar9012

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Originally Posted by Aztec Reef
let me rephrase that Question, how's your water parameters?
yeah, i didnt really think there was a difference. But ill remember that next time.
 
molly05

molly05

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The water parameters are:
pH 8.1
nitrite 0
nitrate 0
ammonia 0
tmp 78
I have a Tetra Whisper 40 HOB filter. BTW, here is a picture of him. Sorry for the unclear picture.
 
aztec reef

aztec reef

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yeah he looks like he's on shock..how long have you had him in this Qt's? why the need to transfer? where is this guy going? what size display?
 
xcdennisx

xcdennisx

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yah he might be in alot of stress right now since you just added alot of new saltwater and transfered him to a new tank. how long did u mix ur new saltwater for? did u airate ur water while mixing?
 
molly05

molly05

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I have had him in the 10G QT for 8 days. I want him to have more room to swim that why I bought a new 20G tank and transferred him this morning. He will be in 110G 6' long DT after 5 wks QT.
About the water, I have the mixed water for more than 2 wks.
 
larryndana

larryndana

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Originally Posted by molly05
I have had him in the 10G QT for 8 days. I want him to have more room to swim that why I bought a new 20G tank and transferred him this morning. He will be in 110G 6' long DT after 5 wks QT.
About the water, I have the mixed water for more than 2 wks.

have you tested this water after mixing for two weeks?
 
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