Copperband pacing

GOSKN5 · 02/02/2019, 08:37 PM

I recently added a copperband to my tank. This is an established fish, been in a friends tank for a while. I did not QT.

It has been a week now since adding and it paces the back glass nearly non stop.

It stops to eat, and eats well (frozen food)..

It also stops or does it less when I turn off the room lights.. lights in tank on and no lights in house on (after dark)..

Be patient? Or signs of stress or what? Thanks for your help.

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Dmorty217 · 02/03/2019, 11:36 AM

Definitely signs of stress but hard to tell if that’s bc it isn’t acclimated or if it’s disease related. Since the fish is eating and eating well I would just wait it out and see if you notice any other behavior signs that may indicate disease (flashing, scratching, head shaking, mouth issues especially with butterflies, or something like hanging out in front of a powerhead)

Moto_fish · 02/03/2019, 11:40 AM

Mine did for a long time, like a month or two, but then was perfectly normal. I’d say be patient

02/02/2019, 08:37 PM	#1
GOSKN5 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 686	Copperband pacing I recently added a copperband to my tank. This is an established fish, been in a friends tank for a while. I did not QT. It has been a week now since adding and it paces the back glass nearly non stop. It stops to eat, and eats well (frozen food).. It also stops or does it less when I turn off the room lights.. lights in tank on and no lights in house on (after dark).. Be patient? Or signs of stress or what? Thanks for your help. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02/03/2019, 11:36 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Definitely signs of stress but hard to tell if that’s bc it isn’t acclimated or if it’s disease related. Since the fish is eating and eating well I would just wait it out and see if you notice any other behavior signs that may indicate disease (flashing, scratching, head shaking, mouth issues especially with butterflies, or something like hanging out in front of a powerhead) __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

02/03/2019, 11:40 AM	#3
Moto_fish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: queen creek,az Posts: 201	Mine did for a long time, like a month or two, but then was perfectly normal. I’d say be patient