my fish behaviour
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clownloachowner
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my fish behaviour
I have 2 albino rainbow shark and 2 clown loach.one of my shark have been staying near the surface while my other fishes appears normal.anybody can help or advice what to do?
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DainBramage1991
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Re: my fish behaviour
Well, without more info it's hard to offer advice, but...
Rainbow sharks are territorial, as are the clown loaches but to a lesser extent. Also, 2 clown loaches in a tank is 3 - 4 loaches to few. They do not thrive unless they are in groups of 5 or more. Since clowns get BIG, a big tank is a must in order to keep them properly.
As for the shark that's hanging out at the surface, it could be a pecking order/territorial issue. It could also be a symptom of an illness or a swim bladder issue.
You might be able to get a better answer than my vague speculation if you provide:
tank size
water temperature
total number, size, and species of all fish in the tank
water chemistry: pH, ammonia level, nitrite level, nitrates level, etc.
any other pertinent information
Rainbow sharks are territorial, as are the clown loaches but to a lesser extent. Also, 2 clown loaches in a tank is 3 - 4 loaches to few. They do not thrive unless they are in groups of 5 or more. Since clowns get BIG, a big tank is a must in order to keep them properly.
As for the shark that's hanging out at the surface, it could be a pecking order/territorial issue. It could also be a symptom of an illness or a swim bladder issue.
You might be able to get a better answer than my vague speculation if you provide:
tank size
water temperature
total number, size, and species of all fish in the tank
water chemistry: pH, ammonia level, nitrite level, nitrates level, etc.
any other pertinent information
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