Kole tang weird behavior!?

[colesjensen]

I have a kole tang and for the past day or 2 it has been staying to one side of the tank and goes up down touching the glass. Anyone else experience this?

 

[Demnok]

Yes. Have had mine for five days now in the QT exact same behavior. He's getting better though, starting to graze. I added some other fish to the QT so he wouldn't be alone I heard being alone stresses them. As long as he's eating he should be okay just getting used to being in an aquarium.

 

[Demnok]

Here he is doing just that.

 

[xanthurum]

That behavior would clearly indicate that it is stressed. We would need more info to try and figure out why. Tankmates, size of tank, flow and parameters to name a few.

 

[colesjensen]

That behavior would clearly indicate that it is stressed. We would need more info to try and figure out why. Tankmates, size of tank, flow and parameters to name a few.

It's a 55 gallon (thinking of upgrading but don't know when) 2 clowns, 3 cardinals and a diamond goby. I have one power head. I'm not sure what size it is. But I tried adding another one of the same size and it's to much flow. Salinity ph and nitrates are all good

 

[xanthurum]

You should get a bigger tank or find it a new home. For QT a 55 is fine but not suitable for long term.

 

[colesjensen]

You should get a bigger tank or find it a new home. For QT a 55 is fine but not suitable for long term.

Alright thanks! How long would I have to find a bigger tank.


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[xanthurum]

If it's stressed I would suggest soon. I hope you don't feel Ike I'm being rude, that is not my intention. Just trying to offer advice and it sounds like you are willing to listen so that's a good thing.

 

[colesjensen]

If it's stressed I would suggest soon. I hope you don't feel Ike I'm being rude, that is not my intention. Just trying to offer advice and it sounds like you are willing to listen so that's a good thing.

I don't find it rude at all. It's advice and I'm thankful for it


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[scooter31707]

I agree. He may be stress b/c he feels cramp. Also did you quarantine it and is it eating?

 

[colesjensen]

I agree. He may be stress b/c he feels cramp. Also did you quarantine it and is it eating?

I didn't QT and he is eating fine


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[scooter31707]

Beside of the small tank, I would keep an close eye on him for any parasites or illnesses.