blood parrot dying or sick?

[nate da fishman]

hi i gota a nice blood parrot today and he looked nice swimming around with his tank mates. and right when i got home he goes to the bottom eats from the bottom but doesnt swim alot. i was wondering if this is normal? all my test come out normal.

29 gallon
3 danios
2 daffidil cichlids
1 blood parrot [ pink ]

 

[jwddboy]

Normal behaviour for a slightly stressed fish. I assume you eased him into the tank and let him ajdust to the water conditions? If so he should be up and about in 1-5 days i'd say. Turn the light off until tomorrow to relieve stress if you are worried and make sure the water is in good condition.

 

[nate da fishman]

thank you for the info ill do that. i did that acclimating or however you spell it for about 35 -40 minutes and then let him in.

thanks

nate