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[TheguppyKing]

help fast my sword tail female is swimming on the top of the tank! not moving much?

i noticed this because my other swordtails are swimming every where(fine)






emir

 

[TheguppyKing]

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[Jdubz]

have you got an air pump in there she might be having a bit of trouble breathing,

What are your tank stats?
Size
fish in
ammonia
nitrate
etc
Jake

 

[TheguppyKing]

yes i do it much better today

and my stat are ok but my nitrite is high a little but i done a 80% water change and it got better

 

[OldMan47]

Nitrite in the water makes it harder for the fish to absorb oxygen from the water, sort of the way carbon monoxide makes it harder for people to take oxygen from the air. The water change or similar action to reduce nitrites will do far more good than a little water circulation caused by an air stone. Basic principle: Look after the water and all the fish really need after that is some food.