Sora Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 I just got a blood parrot cichlid for my 55 gallon around 2:30 ish. I floated the bag for about 20 minutes and then put him in. He went immediately for a flower pot and layer in it for about 4 hours without moving much. I gently touched him and he swam out and around the tank a little towards the bottom, and then settled again on his side. Is this still shock? Or is he sick? I’m thinking I should just wait until tomorrow morning to see if he’s better but idk. It’s a cycled 55 gallon, he’s the only fish and the parameters are 0 ammonia 0 nitrite 20-40 nitrate. here’s a pic (sorry for the glare) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 Temp is 77, I haven’t fed him anything but I can do frozen brine shrimp If that would help. I don’t have any medication on hand or aquarium salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Parrot fish are none for resting on there side I would leave it 24HR then update if it still not moved or excepted food @Sora 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Agreed with @Colu. These guys are shy until they are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 He’s doing better today, still being shy and staying still, but upright. I tried feeding him some frozen brine shrimp, don’t think he got any of those but idk. Then I tried hikari goldfish food but I haven’t seen him actively go after anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 (edited) On 8/17/2023 at 2:09 AM, Sora said: He’s doing better today, still being shy and staying still, but upright. I tried feeding him some frozen brine shrimp, don’t think he got any of those but idk. Then I tried hikari goldfish food but I haven’t seen him actively go after anything. It's possible he eating a small amount of the food when you go away from the tank what I would do is add a small amount of aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 10 gallons that will aid Gill function and add essential electrolytes at that level it won't harm your plants it will just give him a boost without any dither fish in the tank it could just be stressed or hiding away because he thinks there might be predators about Edited August 17 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 Ok he/she’s doing great today, swimming around up to the top and bottom of the tank. They’ve eaten some of the vibra bites I’ve left and my plants 😤. Can anybody help identify if it’s a male/female? Thanks : ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 Also if anyone has any name suggestions as well as the gender, I’m really struggling here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) I believe it may be a little too small to sex. You’ll have to wait until you can see a vent tube. Typically the males will be infertile. Edited August 18 by mynameisnobody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted Tuesday at 02:28 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:28 PM On 8/18/2023 at 2:31 AM, Sora said: Also if anyone has any name suggestions as well as the gender, I’m really struggling here lol Arancia? (Italian for Orange) Im told that males typically get a more pronounced hump on their head; a bit like discus and angels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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