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Fuzzy dwarf lionfish has been on the bottom then quickly swam to the surface and floated down like he was dead and turned white, then regained his color but there is plenty of oxygen in the water??
 
Fuzzy dwarf lionfish has been on the bottom then quickly swam to the surface and floated down like he was dead and turned white, then regained his color but there is plenty of oxygen in the water??
Can be several things such as low oxygen, gill issue, bloating as examples but will need a video using bright white light intensity, no blue lights to clearly see behavior and breathing
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 10 26.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 15.8%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 13.2%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 26.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 23.7%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 18.4%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.3%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.9%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.6%
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