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donahb
07-13-2003, 01:59 AM
New to discus but they have started sitting at the top of the tank ? All help appreciated

Carol_Roberts
07-13-2003, 02:18 AM
Hanging out at the top of the tank usually means a breathing problem.

Check ammonia first
Could be chlorine in the water
Maybe not enough oxygen in water.

In any event do a water change right now. Leave a half inch or so of space below the water return to add some agitation to the water for oxygen exchange.

Are you using CO2?

April
07-13-2003, 02:36 AM
hi and welcome to simply. i see you just signed on.
i see your from New Zealand. we are getting quite a few from nz on the forum id say at least 8 members or more.
are the fish all good colour? or are they dark and huddling?
if their just up trying to get air...then yes more oxygen. try an airline and bubbler.
Tell us more about your tank and how many fish and sizes etc.

barron
07-13-2003, 07:17 AM
Hi

Welcome, I agree with the good advise.

Barron :)

angel12
07-14-2003, 05:39 PM
You cant go wrong with Carols and Aprils advice these are top people if you listen and take on board what they say you will learn so much I know I have .. also when/if you get chance read the topics on this board it will help you to undedrstand so much ....

Sorry this is not exactly helping but I hope you get sorted out and then read read read if you can and try to learn everything you can your efforts will be well rewarded I can assure you ...

Good Luck

:)