Hi Guys,
I got a pair of Geophagus steindachneri a few weeks ago. Recently they started to "brush" against gravel and stones. Sometimes they also tend to rest motionless on the bottom of the tank. I tested water for Nitrate, ammonia, they are both fine. I changed 40% of water, but if anything the frequency of this strange behaviour increased. Has anybody who keeps earth eaters confirm if this is their normal behaviour or something's wrong The tank is well established, other fish seem fine. I used API water treatment when changing water. Any ideas?
I got a pair of Geophagus steindachneri a few weeks ago. Recently they started to "brush" against gravel and stones. Sometimes they also tend to rest motionless on the bottom of the tank. I tested water for Nitrate, ammonia, they are both fine. I changed 40% of water, but if anything the frequency of this strange behaviour increased. Has anybody who keeps earth eaters confirm if this is their normal behaviour or something's wrong The tank is well established, other fish seem fine. I used API water treatment when changing water. Any ideas?