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The commonest reason for any fish to be at the surface of a tank is the water is putrid and lacking in oxygen. I would guess that you are not keeping to the basic rules of fishkeeping which are. :- 1 inch of fish needs AT LEAST 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank must have a permanently running cycled filter. Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. If you keep to the above rules your fish will stand a chance provided you also adhere to the fishes specific temperature and other water parameter requirements. If you fail in any of them I can guarantee that your fish will be constantly getting sick and causing you problems.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYour water is lacking in Oxygen and needs to be replaced. Please do a water change ASAP. Then keep to the basic rules of sucessfull fish keeping. 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank must have a permanently running 'cycled' filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. If you keep to the above rules your fish will stand a chance of survival. If you fail in any of them I can guarantee that your fish will have constant sickness problems and they will live a shortened lifespan.
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best is to either split them up, or add more fish to spread the aggression. Just dont have more fish than your tank can handle.. if I recall off the top of my head, you need 1 gallon of water, per 1 inch of fish
How do cichlid fish reproduce?
They are egg layers and will lay their eggs on a smooth surface surface inside the tank.
What size tank does a pregnant cichlid need?
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Can my 14 inch t bar cichlid live in your 20 gallon tank?
No, it currently doesn't have water in it.
Why does your balloon molly stay at the top of the tank?
i haf no clue im just bored
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What species of African cichlid should never be put in the same tank?
There are many. Far too many to list here.
