freshwater flounder okay?

[shern]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

50

If I did not test my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

61-70%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

the four have been in QT since wednesday but had to move them into the big tank due to an issue with power and heating. the little guy seems to really stay near the surface and might be gasping for air? no clue though because there should be more than enough oxygen and every other fish is doing fine.

can’t seem to attach a video so here’s a db link

behavior

 

[RyanScanner]

My ones stick to the glass near the surface at night. I’ve never seen mine eat but they’re alive for 3 months now.

 

[RyanScanner]

the four have been in QT since wednesday but had to move them into the big tank due to an issue with power and heating. the little guy seems to really stay near the surface and might be gasping for air? no clue though because there should be more than enough oxygen and every other fish is doing fine.

can’t seem to attach a video so here’s a db link

behavior

I watched the video, that’s the exact behaviour of mine too. Not 24/7 but they seem to like being near the surface. I have white sand too and mine seems to prefer anywhere but the white sand. Bloody weird fish.

 

[shern]

I watched the video, that’s the exact behaviour of mine too. Not 24/7 but they seem to like being near the surface. I have white sand too and mine seems to prefer anywhere but the white sand. Bloody weird fish.

thank god, i lost one in QT cause they’re quite hard to keep but the others were doing fine, i dosed some kanamycin for the original QT and i plan on putting them back

 

[shern]

I watched the video, that’s the exact behaviour of mine too. Not 24/7 but they seem to like being near the surface. I have white sand too and mine seems to prefer anywhere but the white sand. Bloody weird fish.

what and how did you get your flounders to eat? they’ve only been here 2 days but they got no feelings to eat, they guys lay there and ignore the blood worms i throw down

 

[latapy10]

the four have been in QT since wednesday but had to move them into the big tank due to an issue with power and heating. the little guy seems to really stay near the surface and might be gasping for air? no clue though because there should be more than enough oxygen and every other fish is doing fine.

can’t seem to attach a video so here’s a db link

behavior

mine did the same.

 

[shern]

alright update, i’ve lost another one this time in the big tank. just flat out dead, no sign of attack or anything. i’ve got two left but they’ve been dropping like flies jesus christ

 

[latapy10]

the four have been in QT since wednesday but had to move them into the big tank due to an issue with power and heating. the little guy seems to really stay near the surface and might be gasping for air? no clue though because there should be more than enough oxygen and every other fish is doing fine.

can’t seem to attach a video so here’s a db link

behavior

it is one of the most difficult fish to care...I lost your type of flounder within 7 days.
Feeding, water cleanliness, suitable tankmates - everything must suit you...
My experience - this fish do not do well in overstocked aquarium.

 

[shern]

it is one of the most difficult fish to care...I lost your type of flounder within 7 days.
Feeding, water cleanliness, suitable tankmates - everything must suit you...

yeah that’s what i would assume, my water parameters are near perfect i’d argue and still they just die randomly, might’ve been shipping stress or the supplier cause i bought form monster aquarium and heard some mixed reviews on them

 

[latapy10]

yeah that’s what i would assume, my water parameters are near perfect i’d argue and still they just die randomly, might’ve been shipping stress or the supplier cause i bought form monster aquarium and heard some mixed reviews on them

In community tank flounder is weak to feeding, it often kills it.I bought a smaller species and it eats frozen bloodworms.