I have a bichir that I've had for about 8 months now. Recently it hasn't been swimming around much and is mostly floating at the top. It has been doing this for about 1-2 weeks.
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Bichir Behavior
RainbowsRule
Nov 16, 2008 12:24 PM
Replies (5)
phishie
Nov 17, 2008 08:25 PM
Hi. Do you know what your DO (dissolved oxygen) levels are? Usually when fish are at the top of the water column, they are needing more oxygen.
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Phishie
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
RainbowsRule
Nov 19, 2008 05:36 PM
I don't know what the DO levels are, but we have an air stone in the tank. I don't know if that is important though. It has been behaving normally for 2 days now. It wasn't 'gasping' last time, so I have no idea what was up. Thanks.
phishie
Nov 19, 2008 06:38 PM
The air stone definitely helps oxygen levels... it's probably not low DO then. As long as everything is normal, everything should be fine, but if you have any other troubles just let me know. I'm sorry I haven't been able to help very much with the gourami or your bichir.
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Phishie
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
RainbowsRule
Nov 21, 2008 01:44 PM
Its acting normal now. All my fish have been wired for the last few weeksThanks so much for all your help.
phishie
Nov 21, 2008 04:07 PM
Glad to hear that one worked out it's issues. 
That's what I'm here for.
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Phishie
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
