Gulping for air

[David]

This doesn't really qualify as an emergency yet... but my 3 platies are gulping for air at the surface of my tank. Which is weird because it's a 46 gallon with very efficient filtration, and the tank they were in at the pet store was much more crowded. Currently I don't have one of those bubble things; should I get one? Will they be fine until I do? I'm kinda worried cause I thought the filter is enough aeration on it's own... go figure..

 

[Wyld-Fyre]

If your fishes are gulping for air, then it can only mean that there is something wrong with your water quality. How often do you test, clean, and do water changes?

 

[David]

This is a fairly new tank I am in the middle of cycling... Just tested the water and the ammonia is fine...

 

[Wyld-Fyre]

Okay. You're cycling with fishes. That explains why your fishe are gulping surface air. Your water quality is still a long way of being perfect. Regular water changes shoud clear up this problem.

 

[David]

ok thx I'll change the water now.