Borbonius Decompression

[skibum9884]

So, I picked up some Borbs today. I thought they seemed good at the shop, but am worried one might have some decompression issues. He's swimming with his head down. I know they've been around for over a week. No problems with balance, etc, and I've seen him eat.

Will this eventually work itself out, or should I be concerned? I assumed that after a week or more (most likely more as they were at the LFS for a week) the fish would either be properly acclimated or dead.

I'm not worried as the LFS is very reputable and would take care of me, but want to do everything I can to make sure this guy makes it.

 

[skibum9884]

and a picture if it might help:

 

[minhvu]

Mine did the same thing for a while. He was held at the LFS for two months and that's how they hang out. He'll swim around for a little while then back to his corner and lay there head down.

 

[skibum9884]

Good to know. Does he "sit there" or seem to "swim down?" Mine almost looks like he's swimming, but just to stay put.

 

[steelersfan]

So, I picked up some Borbs today. I thought they seemed good at the shop, but am worried one might have some decompression issues. He's swimming with his head down. I know they've been around for over a week. No problems with balance, etc, and I've seen him eat.

Will this eventually work itself out, or should I be concerned? I assumed that after a week or more (most likely more as they were at the LFS for a week) the fish would either be properly acclimated or dead.

I'm not worried as the LFS is very reputable and would take care of me, but want to do everything I can to make sure this guy makes it.

Normal behavior for these guys.