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New guy needs help

787 views 7 replies 6 participants last post by  Rohland 
#1 ·
Hey all, My new DT/CT, Vito has got some problems.
He lays on the bottom of his bowl most of the time. He's not laying on his side or anything and he does get up and swim up to eat but it seems like he has to rapidly swim to get anywhere. He never just floats in the middle like everyone else.
Could this be a swim bladder issue? And if so, is there treatment for that?
Could this just be from the stress of getting a new home?
 
#5 ·
Room temp. My others do fine without heaters.
I bought him a smaller bowl, cause when I put him backin the walmart cup he livened up.
I'll let you know hwo that goes. He is eating fine andeverything just not very active.
 
#6 ·
UPDATE: He is doing much better now that he is in a smaller tank. Maybe I can gradually move him to something bigger. I hate having them in small containers. But, he seems happier. He's floating around fine and eating good. He flares every time I walk by. Much better than he was this morning.
 
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