New platy at surface a lot. Hungry?

jayski · Aug 13, 2008

Just added a new platy today it's at the surface alot looks like it's trying to eat. Is this normal?

mannamae · Aug 13, 2008

all three of mine do that all day long. They will swim around the tank and then hangout at the top. They always act like they are hungry (even five seconds after they ate) I think it's normal

jm1212 · Aug 13, 2008

what are your water parameters?

jayski · Aug 13, 2008

I've been watching for a while I think he's eating bubbles. Kinda cool to watch.

DrNo · Aug 13, 2008

Are you sure he's not gasping at the surface for air?

jayski · Aug 13, 2008

Danios are fine so I'd say no I guess. It looks more like a playful thing.

Fishy_Fun · Aug 14, 2008

If you posted your parameters we could be sure

jpappy789 · Aug 14, 2008

I am a little nervous that you added a new platy without figuring out what happened to your first one...

jayski · Aug 14, 2008

First Platy came from the pet mega mart, wasn't really ever that active. This one is (from LFS) bigger and much more active, and just seems to be a better fish in general.But what do I know I'm just a beginer.

clawlan · Aug 14, 2008

resist the urge to overfeed and keep an eye on the ammonia and nitrite levels. Is he gasping?

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New platy at surface a lot. Hungry?

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mannamae

Sometimes I even amaze myself

jm1212

Pterophyllum scalare

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DrNo

Overworked Member...

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jpappy789

Plants need meat too

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clawlan

Don't harass the sea turtles!