russ757

REcently i bought three sword tails to go in my tank along with three guppy fry(large enough not to be eaten) and noticed that one of them is sitting on the bottom. i do not hink she is pregnant. my water parameters are fine can i have some help identifying the problem?

wooza

Hey, my tank parameters were perfect when I got some swordtails. I got two to begin with but they both died for no apparent reason. I put it down to a bad LFS, so I got two more from another LFS and they are both fine. I think it is hit and miss

russ757

I dont know the male and other female are perfectly normal

cherrybarbboi

hmmmm... im not sure but other people will have an idea

ABCDemily

I think quite a few people have had issues with them laying on the floor, and then it turns out that they're fine. As long as it is eating then generally it's not too much to be worried about. What are your ammonia parameters? It may be a little overdose of ammonia...

russ757

Ok thanks

russ757

Now she just hovers and treads water without moving for long periods of time.has anyone else had this problem

aquarist48

Hello Russ. Hate to hear you're worried about your new buddy. If you've had it less than 3 or 4 days it may still be adapting to it's new home. Too, once you post your readings for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, others will be able to help you more as well.
When you bought the new guys how did you acclimate them into the new tank? There could be issues of pH shock as well.
Best of luck. I hope it's going to be alright.

russ757

I acclimated them by floating the bag for 30 minuetes

Now she doesnt eat