Kribensis Problem

[Prince]

My adult male Kribensis doesn't seem to want to or be able to dive to the lower level's of my tank. I found him in the upper back corner of the tank this morning and was able to handle him by hand. Something I was never able to do before. When I checked on him later today he appeared to be active and swimming find but only on the surface of the tank. I just added a large Jungle Val that covers a good portion of the surface, but I am still a little concerned.

What could be the problem? I know it's not ammonia the fry and other fish seem fine. Is it old age? The Kribensis were given to me a month ago so I am un sure how old they are but up until today they appeared very healthy.

 

[crazyclowntang]

He might be chased to the top by the dominant fish

 

[Spine]

Prince,
What are you feeding your kribs. What temp is your tank,does he have any swelling or bloating. Also what other fish are in the tank.

 

[Prince]

They Eat Hikari Bio Gold Cichlid formula and he is the biggets in the tank. When I was planting today I noticed the tank temp (72-75) was low so I up the heater. He doesn't appear to have Dropsey or Bloat.

 

[Prince]

It was Swimming Bladder disease. I tried to treat him with Jungle Parasite Cure and He died in the QT tank.

 

[Lively]

That sucks. Sorry.

 

[crazyclowntang]

sorry for your loss man

 

[Prince]

Now I have to go to Scales and get a Step Daddy.