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jessinator752
Tue, 29th Apr 2008, 08:16 PM
i have a panther grouper that keeps laying on his side. we've had him for about 8-9 weeks and he's been fine up until about 2 days ago. i'm not sure if this is normal behavior or if there is something wrong. i know they are suppose to be in 300+ gal tank, but thought i could keep him in my 100 gal until he outgrew it. if the tank is becoming to small would this cause him to just lay around? when i put my net in the water he swims away just fine, but once i take the net out he goes back to the same corner and just lays down again. he's still eating great, but i'm worried about him not swimming around like he used to. any ideas? thanks!

Richard
Wed, 30th Apr 2008, 03:55 PM
They do that. I wouldn't worry about it.

jessinator752
Wed, 30th Apr 2008, 07:52 PM
i was wondering if they're like oscars. i know oscars do that all the time when they sleep. i noticed mine swimming around just fine this afternoon. guess i'm just paranoid. thanks!

Bill S
Wed, 30th Apr 2008, 09:31 PM
They are groupers. The Oscar of the reef.