Is something wrong?

[PhilGlass]

I have my first fish, for those who didn't see my introduction, it's two telescopic black moors, Laurel and Hardy.

Hardy is a very fun fish, playing and always active, but I'm worried about Laurel. He plays too and comes to the glass, and likes a swim about, but he also keeps settling down on the gravel for long periods of time, just sitting there, then gets up and is full of life. But he sometimes does nothing at all for half an hour or so - I'm worried about him. Hardy is clearly a very happy fish so I don't think it's to do with environment (and it's interesting that when Laurel settles, Hardy goes up to him, checking on his friend it seems!).

Is he just lazy or does it sound like something's wrong?

[youngbreedy15]

maybe hes full of food and you might wanna try feeding peas once a week if hes full. peas are really good fiber for fish !

[PhilGlass]

Thanks. I've noticed the other fish poops a lot, this one doesn't. Could he be constipated?

How should I feed the pea? Cooked and peeled and chopped up? Or raw?

[Trillianne]

This is how I do it:

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...298#post949298

[PhilGlass]

Thanks for that, they had pea today for their dinner and seemed to really enjoy it!1 i'll watch for any differences in him.

[youngbreedy15]

This is how I do it:

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...298#post949298

thanks was looking for that link and your welcome :) make sure not to overfeed

[PhilGlass]

I'm guessing he was just getting used to his new home, he's really active now. And when he does get a bit inanimate his buddy goes up to him and nudges him with his fins telling him to come and play!!

Worrying about nothing I guess!

[Fishin Phil]

Glad to hear they are doing well.

[ldoerr]

Happy that he is doing good and that he has a friend.