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Why is my Pictus catfish not moving?

Asked: Sebastien Doyon, Last Updated:

It may be the pH does not suit the fish, or the water hardness. It may be it is a bit shocked and simply adjusting to the new surroundings. The jump should not have done any harm -if it hit the floor, sure, but not from a container into the tank. The first step in fish first aid is a big water change.

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