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    My fishes are always near the surface

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    A few days ago I notice my fishes near the surface as if they are grasping for air. Is there any problems with the water?

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    check yr water perimeter, if its planted, how long is yr C02 injection? do they behave the same after water change?

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    Hi, Need more info b4 advising. Like whether you have proper aeration like using an airstone and pump in your tank. Also, is your filter working or is it too dirty, and when was the last time you changed water in the tank?

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    Hi loony ! are those fishes surface dweller, mid water dweller or bottom dweller ? if they're not surface dweller, better check ur water perimeter, cheers !

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    Hi guys,

    It is a planted tank, no aeration, c02 = 12 hours same with the lights
    I change water every weekend

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    are your fish doing that in the morning? If so, you might want to have some aeration during the night.
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    On 12/28/2001 8:18:39 AM

    are your fish doing that in the morning? If so, you might want to have some aeration during the night.
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    ya, do i add an air pump for it or can i raise my rainbar to spray on the surface?

    Thanks guys

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    Make sure you check for ammonia...as i suspect this may be a problem..
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    douglas had this same problem the other time
    he cleaned out his filter and the fish were back to normal
    you might want to try that and see if it helps

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