Mandarin

[mrsaviator]

I just bought a very small psychedelic mandarin about 10 days ago. He’s been doing great. Keeping plenty of pods in the tank. Tonight I went to feed and he’s swimming at the surface. Is this uncommon? A bad sign? I’d hate to lose the little guy. Turned off wavemakers and pumps, he’s still doing it.

 

[Jekyl]

I just bought a very small psychedelic mandarin about 10 days ago. He’s been doing great. Keeping plenty of pods in the tank. Tonight I went to feed and he’s swimming at the surface. Is this uncommon? A bad sign? I’d hate to lose the little guy. Turned off wavemakers and pumps, he’s still doing it.

Aggression that you haven't noticed?

 

[mrsaviator]

Aggression that you haven't noticed?

None at all

 

[SWMBO]

Frightened by something? My tiny Dragonet jumped into the back of my AIO to get away from hermit crabs. Twice. I decided I liked her more than the crabs, so they went back to the LFS.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

its not a "bad sign" but yes it is uncommon. How is it today?

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Could be needing more oxygen in the water

 

[Rickybobby]

mine did this a year ago when i had a velvet outbreak it swam into the powerhead

 

[mrsaviator]

He seems to be doing fine today. I think something must have spooked him.