Fish at the bottom! - Aquarium Advice

MrMalta · 03-30-2008, 01:25 PM

I was wondering why my fish always seem to be swimming at the bottom? I have a RTS, 6 neon tetras, 8 black tetras and I recently bought some long finned danio's 'cause I know they like swimming at the top, but they're not!

Everyone is active, just the top part of my tank is so boring because none of the fish swim there unless it's feeding time, well, the occasional time I'll see them up there but barely ever.

Anyways, just wondering why this is.

Thanks.

**Purrbox** · 03-30-2008, 02:43 PM

Might be something about the way the aquarium is landscaped is making them feel safe in the lower parts of the aquarium, but not the upper levels.

Paty · 03-31-2008, 08:03 PM

I agree with Purrbox, fish that feel more secure because they have sufficient hiding places will be more likely to stay out in the open. If you don't have enough places for your fish to hide they'll linger at the bottom or try and hide in the corners of your aquarium.

MrMalta · 03-31-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paty

I agree with Purrbox, fish that feel more secure because they have sufficient hiding places will be more likely to stay out in the open. If you don't have enough places for your fish to hide they'll linger at the bottom or try and hide in the corners of your aquarium.

Which is pretty much exactly what they're doing. Even though I have plants and driftwood.

I'll have to rescape!

Paty · 03-31-2008, 10:13 PM

I hope that rescaping will help : ) good luck

pitt420dude · 04-01-2008, 01:06 PM

I bet rescaping or getting some tall plants would help. Let us know b/c I'm kind of curious.

MrMalta · 04-01-2008, 05:39 PM

I already have tall plants, they actually hit the top of the water.

I was about to rescape today when I saw the fish swimming around the middle and top portions of the tank like they're supposed to and my RTS was at the bottom like he's supposed to, so I left the tank alone.

All I added was some CO2 since I posted this. We'll see how it goes.

marchmaxima · 04-05-2008, 06:02 AM

Perhaps throw up a pic of your current aet up. Then people might be able to make some suggestions?

MrMalta · 04-07-2008, 08:57 AM

Here you are~!

03-30-2008, 01:25 PM	#1
MrMalta Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 188	Fish at the bottom! I was wondering why my fish always seem to be swimming at the bottom? I have a RTS, 6 neon tetras, 8 black tetras and I recently bought some long finned danio's 'cause I know they like swimming at the top, but they're not! Everyone is active, just the top part of my tank is so boring because none of the fish swim there unless it's feeding time, well, the occasional time I'll see them up there but barely ever. Anyways, just wondering why this is. Thanks. __________________ My 38 Gallon: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...ry-101134.html My 5 Gallon Saltwater, Now a 20 High: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...ed-104287.html

03-30-2008, 02:43 PM	#2
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,441	Might be something about the way the aquarium is landscaped is making them feel safe in the lower parts of the aquarium, but not the upper levels. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

04-01-2008, 01:06 PM	#6
pitt420dude Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh! Home of the 5 Time Superbowl Champs! Posts: 949 Images: 11	I bet rescaping or getting some tall plants would help. Let us know b/c I'm kind of curious. __________________ Thank you so much for all your help. I'm now going green. LOOK! A NEW LEAF!!!!!

04-01-2008, 05:39 PM	#7
MrMalta Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 188	I already have tall plants, they actually hit the top of the water. I was about to rescape today when I saw the fish swimming around the middle and top portions of the tank like they're supposed to and my RTS was at the bottom like he's supposed to, so I left the tank alone. All I added was some CO2 since I posted this. We'll see how it goes. __________________ My 38 Gallon: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...ry-101134.html My 5 Gallon Saltwater, Now a 20 High: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...ed-104287.html

04-05-2008, 06:02 AM	#8
marchmaxima Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 742	Perhaps throw up a pic of your current aet up. Then people might be able to make some suggestions? __________________ Sharon : Melbourne, Australia 15G Freshwater Tank 4 x 2 x 2 FW Showpiece on the way 3.7G Shrimp Tank in progress

03-31-2008, 08:03 PM	#3
Paty Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 78	I agree with Purrbox, fish that feel more secure because they have sufficient hiding places will be more likely to stay out in the open. If you don't have enough places for your fish to hide they'll linger at the bottom or try and hide in the corners of your aquarium.

03-31-2008, 10:13 PM	#5
Paty Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 78	I hope that rescaping will help : ) good luck

04-07-2008, 08:57 AM	#9
MrMalta Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 188	Here you are~! __________________ My 38 Gallon: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...ry-101134.html My 5 Gallon Saltwater, Now a 20 High: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...ed-104287.html

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