I filled a new tank earlier, and just added 3 new zebra danios (to start cycling), 2 are fine, but one just stays on the bottom, breathing heavily
tank is 3foot by 1foot,
its on the bottom of a 2 tier stand, away from direct light,
only fish are 3 zebra danios
filtration- sponge, box and internal filter, second hand, but without bacteria
pH = 7.4 ish
heater set to 24 degrees, but hasnt come on, as temp is ~27 (in brisbane)
when i filled it up this morning (6 hours prior to buying fish), i used half new water (dechlorinated) and half from a larger tank above (which has been running for a week, cycling on danios and platties (they are fine))
no ammonia tests, but i changed a bucket of water already, and I dont think ammonia could build up so quickly
other 2 fish fine
I floated the fishes bag in the tank for 20mins, then added water slowly
when he swims it is like is tail is heavy, and it sinks.
feed small amount of frozen bloodworm and flake 1 hours after they had been in tank,
9.5 hours later, I noticed this behaviour
I added small amount of aquarium salt (~1 teaspoon)
turned off air curtain, so he could swim easier
I just checked, and he is swiming more now, but still sinking and staying on bottom
any ideas appreciated
thanks