Arowana at the bottom of tank and swims up frantically to get air

[Piopips]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

40

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?

11-20%

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.

Hello. For the past 2 days my 3 year old arowana stays atbtye bottom of the tank, then will swim frantically up to get air this happens every 5 mins. All water oaraeters are good. No changes in the tank.

 

[Kolton13]

kno4te

 

[kno4te]

How big is the aro? Tankmates? Maybe an injury. Does it have any buoyancy probs? I’d get that ammonia on down below 40ppm as much as possible. Reduce any stress. Dim the lights, not startle the fish and provide clean water.

 

[Piopips]

1 foot and only 1 bichir that he's been since day 1.everthying was ok 2 days ago. Aftive and eats well. No bouayancy issues