[ir0n_ma1den]

I just bought a pair of rams today and am wondering if they look ill. They are staying at the top of the aquarium almost in a vertical position.

 

[davemonkey]

That doesn't look normal. Are you injecting CO2?

 

[ir0n_ma1den]

Yes I am injecting CO2, but I just turned it off and am using the venturi feature on my maxijet.

 

[bigpaa]

They may still be adjusting to your CO2, maybe a water change will help.

 

[ir0n_ma1den]

I just did a small water change, hopefully that will help.

 

[ir0n_ma1den]

I cut down on my CO2 and put an airstone in. Hopefully they will get better.

 

[Six]

yeah, looks like they need some more oxygen. coloration isnt too bad though. keep your eyes peeled for secondary issues due to stress such as ich. but i think with more oxygen they're be OK. GL!

 

[davemonkey]

ir0n ma1den,

Any news on your new rams? Are they getting better? Have you tried playing them a little "Run to the Hills" from the Iron Maiden jukebox? (That used to get me feeling better after a bad day. )

-Dave

 

[Sexymax]

did you acclimate them to your water properly?

they were probably used to the store's co2 / nitrate levels, and when you put them in your tank it shocked them. i try to acclimate all fish i get for temperature and water conditions. just a thought

 

[praxis5624]

Rams are somewhat picky and with all new fish, they should have been quarantined in a small tank with similiar conditions for at least a week or so before introduction to your established aquarium.

 

[ir0n_ma1den]

ir0n ma1den,

Any news on your new rams? Are they getting better? Have you tried playing them a little "Run to the Hills" from the Iron Maiden jukebox? (That used to get me feeling better after a bad day. )

-Dave

Yea, that did the trick

They are fine now, I just used an airstone and lessened the CO2.