Newbie need advice on RTG

yatauaz · 15-12-2011, 10:40 PM

Hi Guys, I bought a RTG 10 days ago Size 6'. It has not been eating. It will swim one round around the tank and parked itself at a corner with the head pointing upwards.

Currently in 5x2.5x2.5, With 5 Silver Dollar & a 4' ray.
Ph 7.5

I did: WC 20% every 2 days. add black water and salt. (starting form 5 days ago)

I have attached 2 videos showing its behavior on youtube.
(Search for: Mr Yatauaz on youtube and would be able to find, the videos are name under IMG 0481 & 0483 )

Any solutions??

Thank you so much!

wilson6 · 16-12-2011, 01:07 AM

wah bro from which farm? the tail got so big anot!!! lol

stargazer · 16-12-2011, 09:00 AM

Bro...if your water condition is ok, I guess 1 reason could be due to it getting familiar with its new home and tank mates. My aro did this too when I first bought.

Also, maybe you could check with the seller what is its diet? MP, sw...etc?

issacyeo · 16-12-2011, 09:03 AM

tail too heavy?

wat is the size of ur SD? ur 6" aro is not used to the big 5" tank yet. and may be spooked by ur fast swimming SDs.
u can try leaving a night light on 24/7 for a few days to assist it to be more comfortable in ur tank.

yatauaz · 16-12-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilson6

wah bro from which farm? the tail got so big anot!!! lol

Is from QH.. maybe is the taping thats make it look big.. haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by stargazer

Bro...if your water condition is ok, I guess 1 reason could be due to it getting familiar with its new home and tank mates. My aro did this too when I first bought.

Also, maybe you could check with the seller what is its diet? MP, sw...etc?

noted Thanks Bro!

Quote:

Originally Posted by issacyeo

tail too heavy?

wat is the size of ur SD? ur 6" aro is not used to the big 5" tank yet. and may be spooked by ur fast swimming SDs.
u can try leaving a night light on 24/7 for a few days to assist it to be more comfortable in ur tank.

SD is around 2''.. ok i will try leaving a night light on 24/7 for a few days..

sbtanpatrick · 16-12-2011, 01:59 PM

Bro think your aro is not used to be in such a big tank...U can try lowering the water level to half and leave the lights on 24/7 for a few days as Bro issacyeo suggest...

AiRiFiEd · 16-12-2011, 02:16 PM

help you post bro...looks fine to me...nice rtg btw

YouTube Video

YouTube Video

streetsmart73 · 16-12-2011, 02:20 PM

hi there

1. bro, from the clip your rtg looks alright but probably, a little stressed up.
2. in a new environment.
3. maintain good water parameters.
4. it should turn out fine.
5. good looking rtg too.

Air Tiger · 16-12-2011, 02:53 PM

It looks ok to me.
Give it some time to settle down.
If not, you may try some cricket lor.

16-12-2011, 03:23 PM

Bro, noticed alot of bubbles on your water surface. Is this distracting his attention?

My aro also sometimes like to remain stagnant like yours after shifted to a new and bigger home. It is eating well and no sickness. I just let it be. After a while, it will settled down by itself.

15-12-2011, 10:40 PM	#1
yatauaz Arofanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 54	Newbie need advice on RTG Hi Guys, I bought a RTG 10 days ago Size 6'. It has not been eating. It will swim one round around the tank and parked itself at a corner with the head pointing upwards. Currently in 5x2.5x2.5, With 5 Silver Dollar & a 4' ray. Ph 7.5 I did: WC 20% every 2 days. add black water and salt. (starting form 5 days ago) I have attached 2 videos showing its behavior on youtube. (Search for: Mr Yatauaz on youtube and would be able to find, the videos are name under IMG 0481 & 0483 ) Any solutions?? Thank you so much!

16-12-2011, 01:07 AM	#2
wilson6 Arofanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 396	wah bro from which farm? the tail got so big anot!!! lol

16-12-2011, 09:00 AM	#3
stargazer Dragon Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 877	Bro...if your water condition is ok, I guess 1 reason could be due to it getting familiar with its new home and tank mates. My aro did this too when I first bought. Also, maybe you could check with the seller what is its diet? MP, sw...etc?

16-12-2011, 09:03 AM	#4
issacyeo Endangered Dragon Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,188	tail too heavy? wat is the size of ur SD? ur 6" aro is not used to the big 5" tank yet. and may be spooked by ur fast swimming SDs. u can try leaving a night light on 24/7 for a few days to assist it to be more comfortable in ur tank.

16-12-2011, 01:59 PM	#6
sbtanpatrick Senior Dragon Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,160	Bro think your aro is not used to be in such a big tank...U can try lowering the water level to half and leave the lights on 24/7 for a few days as Bro issacyeo suggest...

16-12-2011, 02:20 PM	#8
streetsmart73 Hi there !!! 123 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,895	hi there 1. bro, from the clip your rtg looks alright but probably, a little stressed up. 2. in a new environment. 3. maintain good water parameters. 4. it should turn out fine. 5. good looking rtg too.

16-12-2011, 02:53 PM	#9
Air Tiger Endangered Dragon Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8,538	It looks ok to me. Give it some time to settle down. If not, you may try some cricket lor.

16-12-2011, 03:23 PM	#10
sloke Guest Posts: n/a	Bro, noticed alot of bubbles on your water surface. Is this distracting his attention? My aro also sometimes like to remain stagnant like yours after shifted to a new and bigger home. It is eating well and no sickness. I just let it be. After a while, it will settled down by itself.

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