richo_00 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Just got a male festae yeaterday about 11cm seemed to of settled in well last night then this morning his laying on his side in the corner.. also theres white poos in the bottom can anyone help me out please?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Is he eating? Epsom salt wouldnt hurt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richo_00 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 No hasnt eaten yet I traveled an hour and half to get him but had him in an esky with an airater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saczel Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) The dodgy turds are not a good sign. He does not look happy, it could be he already had worms and the change of conditions caused a bit of stress and brought it on. First check water condition, ph etc and maybe go flat out with air stones to make sure it is well oxygenated. If he is in the same tank with others it could be bad for them, otherwise quarantine and use a wormer. The sooner the better. Any other obvious injuries etc? I have not had americans before so am just guessing. Edited February 27, 2015 by saczel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richo_00 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 His up and about now just done half a tank water change and put some salt in. Ive got a divider in with a female one the other side but she is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saczel Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Probably a good idea to make sure there is heaps of oxygen in the water. A decent air stone to bump the levels up. Good to see the fresh water perked him up, that's what makes me think oxygen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
