Fish Paralyzed, but will occasionally act totally fine.

[Madamayo]

Hello I just added fish two tetras to a new tank yesterday, new fish, all new setup, and today they seem to be laying around on the gravel, and I occasionally catch them swimming around like normal, but then sometimes they are just laying on the ground.

I conditioned the water, let it sit for two days with the filter, light, etc. running. Then I added the fish correctly yesterday and they were perfectly fine. Unfortunately my PPM tester and PH tester are still in the mail, but the temperature is fine; 76/77, and the water should be fine.

What I'm really wondering is if they are just stressed from being in a new tank. There are no marks on their scales, and their color looks absolutely fine.

 

[Jill]

Welcome to AA!!

I think you'll find what you need to know here:
I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?!

Good luck with your new fishies.

 

[jlk]

Welcome!!! Please read the link above because your tank is not cycled yet. Do not add anymore fish until its properly cycled. I suggest doing 50% daily water changes with temperature-matched, properly conditioned water until you are able to get your test kit & can check for levels of ammonia, nitrite & nitrate- you then can adjust your water change schedule to keep your toxins levels under control (less than .25ppm). Good luck & dont hesiatae to ask questions!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Welcome! Good advise above.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/artic...-to-Starting-a-Freshwater-Aquarium/Page1.html