>Hi - I have a 2 1/2 inch calico ryunkin bought 1 week ago at pet shop. Placed
>in a new 50 g tank cycled with biospira 1 week ago.Only resident in tank.
Since Dr.Solo isn't responding I'll start you off then she can try.
Do you mean you added a fish and cycle media at the same time? If so, one
little fish won't produce enough ammonia in a large tank and the cycle process
may take time and the fish is going through it. Ryukins can have a deep belly,
does yours?
>Tank
>overfiltered with aquaclear 500 and 300. Bare bottom. 2 bubblewands plus
>powerhead - plenty of airation.
Too much, turn one off, it's a small fish.
>Fish has been fine till today - has been head standing in corner all day.
>Fish
>physical shows abdomen normal, no swelling and firm. Feed wardley sinking
>pellets 2 twice daily.
>Added salt 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons. Did a 20 % water change today - still
>head
>standing. What could this be ? If intestinal worms - what is treatment?
>Thanks.
>Ira
It could be pushed into the corner from the filters.
What is the temperature of the water? What is the hardness, pH etc.? What
experience do you have prior to the new fish?
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