help dying bn pleco

[onepawnup]

I just purchased a 180 gal tank with fish included
moved all the fish in buckets left water in the filters to keep the bacteria
alive got home and set it up and put the fish back in...everyone seems fine exept one bristlenose pleco he hasnt moved a bit since i put him in ..i can litterally pick him up and put him in my hand he will wiggls a very very little bit ..just enough to tell he is still alive

What can i do to help him if anything

thanks
Onepawn

 

[jmattingly]

That may just be a wait and see situation.

I bought a tank that came with fish. Had to move them in a large bucket as well. This was back in January... in Colorado, and I had my trunk lid open to accomodate the large tank I was moving.

Needless to say, I lost a fish in the move. Too much stress, and he died witin a day of putting him in the tank. Lost one more a few days later... once again, I'd say due to stress.

I don't know how hardy the bristle nose is. I guess you'll soon find out. I don't think I'd pick him up any, as that will only cause further stress. Just leave him be, and see if he perks up any.

Good luck!

Joe

 

[onepawnup]

ok
he is one of two and the other one seems fine

onepawnup