Tiger Barbs Are Face Down In The Plants?

[Jessman]

I bought 3 tiger barbs and 3 greeb tigers a couple of days ago, and every morning when i switch the aquarium light on, theyre all face down in the plants, theyre still moving and everything and theyre fine now swimming about as normal. Does anyone else's do this??

 

[Sophie]

They sound like they're sleeping

 

[Liv15]

If its in the morning then I agree, they're probably sleeping. I've never had tiger barbs though. Unless you see any signs of disease then I shouldn't worry.

 

[Shelster]

I'd say sleeping too.

When I first started owning fish of my own (1997) I did the usual overstocking 30litre etc, had the deaths expected too. - I'd been out one evening and got home about 1am. I remember turning the tank lights on just to check them. Needless to say they were all swirling around with the current and looking odd.
I panicked but thought couldn't do much, ill have to deal with in the morning.
They were all fine, just sleeping

We learn loads whilst keeping fish

 

[Lunar Jetman]

Sounds like my Green Tigers. Often see them floating nose down when the lights are out. Pretty sure they're sleeping as they've been doing it for over a year now and they're all still ok!

 

[Liv15]

All of my guppies lie on the gravel when they sleep, it cute - they look like little mermaids resting there

 

[Vin Swords]

Classic.. You got high nitrates..

 

[Sophie]

Classic.. You got high nitrates..

 

Please explain to me the science behind how nitrates affect fish?

 

[fluttermoth]

I know nitrite poisoning makes tiger barbs' headstand', but I don't think they're affected by nitrate in the same way.

I don't think that's the case in the OPs situation either, it does sound like they're just sleeping. Always worth checking the water in case though.

 

[Jessman]

Thanks guys