Shovelnose Catfish Not Swimming?!

[lilspike20]

i have recently purchased a 4" shovelnose catfish i have a 450ltr tank with sand and rocks in. there is no problem with my water chemistry but the fish just stays still on its side. i checked before purchase and was fine brought it back now not eating or swimming at all?! first day in the tank fish was fine now not so good. advice please

H.E.L.P

 

[Davo86]

Hey more info is needed

how long has the tank been running
what are the parameters
what are the tankmates
how long has the fish been in the tank?
is the shovelnose lethargic/ bloated/ having trouble staying upright?

 

[lilspike20]

Hey more info is needed

how long has the tank been running
what are the parameters
what are the tankmates
how long has the fish been in the tank?
is the shovelnose lethargic/ bloated/ having trouble staying upright?

tank is 6months old
does have troble staying up right
i have 2 oscars in there

 

[Soaup]

What are the parameters on that tank? Would help giving you more accurate information. 2 Oscars in a 450l? Im dont know off hand what the l to Gallon conversion is but i would say that much too small for the oscars let alone the shovelnose.

 

[Loony Fish]

i love big catfish... the shovle nose might out grow the tank... the oscars may also be picking on him...

 

[prankster705]

that's 125 gallons... prolly the oscars are picking on him