I have a medium sized peacock (jacobfreibergi I think) who I had in a hospital tank for several weeks as he was getting picked on too much. Yesterday I moved him to a larger hospital tank, which was completely new. Cut to 24 hours later, and he spiralling all over the place with no sense of direction. This seems really bad to me. It also seems strange to me that he's really showing his colors, and seems to be able to swim normally for short periods of time.
The water tests normally, but like I said it's a completely new tank. I took half the water out of his old tank to put into this new tank, and the rest was just tap water treated the way I always treat it, with the usual startup conditioner, etc.
He's got one other tankmate, a younger smaller peacock. They were in the hospital tank together and were moved together. He seems normal.. very active etc.
I am assuming the worst, and that this fish is not long for the world. But I'm hoping there's something I can do for him. I live 3 minutes from a PetSmart, so if someone can give me some advice within 4 hours of this posting, I'll be able to get him some medication right away.
thanks in advance!
The water tests normally, but like I said it's a completely new tank. I took half the water out of his old tank to put into this new tank, and the rest was just tap water treated the way I always treat it, with the usual startup conditioner, etc.
He's got one other tankmate, a younger smaller peacock. They were in the hospital tank together and were moved together. He seems normal.. very active etc.
I am assuming the worst, and that this fish is not long for the world. But I'm hoping there's something I can do for him. I live 3 minutes from a PetSmart, so if someone can give me some advice within 4 hours of this posting, I'll be able to get him some medication right away.
thanks in advance!