Originally Posted by
jimg
swimming like that is a sign of stress, most all my wilds did that for a weeks or so. Remember they were from the wild then put in a small tank then into a tiny bag all new to them!
If they are eating flakes even a little that is good, but imo frozen bloodworms once or twice a week will give them some rougage to keep them clean, i just don't trust fbw so I only use them on new fish a couple times. after awhile I would get them on your own bh mix with a variety of flakes/pellets.
I don't worry too much about the stress bars,mine have them come and go with all parameters perfect ( I hope!). If I see them dark or stress bars dark and constant, I double check everything.
The spots will usually go away with good clean water. watch for them on the body though