2XAl
Salt Addict
Hi All,
I recently (new years day) got a foxface and a sailfin. (both small) the sailfin, while still hiding, seems to be happy and is eating algae. The foxface is constantly hidden, sometimes has his stressed coloring on, but even when he is yellow has his dorsal fins out and seems to be breathing heavy. I've seen him eating some algae and both eat a little mysis we put in. Tank parameters are fine and these are the only two fish so bullying isn't a problem. Am I just being impatient and they're still acclimating?? how long should I wait before looking for another problem? I dripped them independently, even though they came out of a common water system, for about an hour so I don't think that's the problem. My test kit is the basic so I am limited to ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, ph. Just for the record:
Temp: 77-79 depending on time of day.
Salinity: 1.026
PH: 8.2
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: maybe 5 right now which is the highest its been, water change day is today
Another question- I am trying to move everything over from my 55, how long should I wait before moving the six-line, yellow goby, and pair of clowns if these guys have only been in for about 5 days?
Thanks in advance!
I recently (new years day) got a foxface and a sailfin. (both small) the sailfin, while still hiding, seems to be happy and is eating algae. The foxface is constantly hidden, sometimes has his stressed coloring on, but even when he is yellow has his dorsal fins out and seems to be breathing heavy. I've seen him eating some algae and both eat a little mysis we put in. Tank parameters are fine and these are the only two fish so bullying isn't a problem. Am I just being impatient and they're still acclimating?? how long should I wait before looking for another problem? I dripped them independently, even though they came out of a common water system, for about an hour so I don't think that's the problem. My test kit is the basic so I am limited to ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, ph. Just for the record:
Temp: 77-79 depending on time of day.
Salinity: 1.026
PH: 8.2
Ammonia: 0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: maybe 5 right now which is the highest its been, water change day is today
Another question- I am trying to move everything over from my 55, how long should I wait before moving the six-line, yellow goby, and pair of clowns if these guys have only been in for about 5 days?
Thanks in advance!