yakteriyaki Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Hello, I have one large neon tetra about 25% bigger than all the others, and he’s just sitting at the bottom of the tank. He was fine a couple days ago. Hasn’t moved in about an hour or so. He’s still moving his mouth and breathing but he doesn’t look like he’s moving otherwise. is he just on his last limb? Is there something specific wrong with him? Any help appreciated? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/16/2024 at 10:27 AM, yakteriyaki said: Hello, I have one large neon tetra about 25% bigger than all the others, and he’s just sitting at the bottom of the tank. He was fine a couple days ago. Hasn’t moved in about an hour or so. He’s still moving his mouth and breathing but he doesn’t look like he’s moving otherwise. is he just on his last limb? Is there something specific wrong with him? Any help appreciated? Thanks. @yakteriyaki Yes something definitely wrong because the Neon looks bloated. How long have you had the Neons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/16/2024 at 1:15 PM, Tlindsey said: @yakteriyaki Yes something definitely wrong because the Neon looks bloated. How long have you had the Neons? I also noticed tail fin looks nipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakteriyaki Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 I’ve had these guys for about four months. This one has always been a lot larger than the others. I noticed he’s been swimming with his nose pointed down a lot lately. Should I quarantine him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/16/2024 at 2:44 PM, yakteriyaki said: I’ve had these guys for about four months. This one has always been a lot larger than the others. I noticed he’s been swimming with his nose pointed down a lot lately. Should I quarantine him? Yeah u could and this is could be old age but u can’t really know, it is huge! I have never seen one that big. I would maybe quarantine him. There is def something wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyM Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I have a giant neon too, I think its a gravid female that never layed, or reabsorbed, her eggs. She gets around well enough and eats, but swims nose down like yours. She's been with me over a year now. Is this one eating? Adding a bit of salt to the tank might help heal the fins and relieve any bloating. I've done about a tablespoon per 10 gallons before, but you can up that as needed, esp if you don't have live plants. @Colu might be able to help too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 A little more information would be helpful what are your water parameters ammonia nitrite nitrate pH KH GH temperature any loss of appetite rapid breathing @yakteriyaki 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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