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SILVER TIP CAT FISH SHARK FISH

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Question
IS IT NORMAL 4 A SILVER TIP STAY N ONE PLACE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK? IT LOOK LIKE IT WAS DYING BUT EVERYTIME I PUT MY HAND IN THE TANK 2 TOUCH IT THE SILVER TIP SWIMS AWAY FROM ME REAL FAST.IT LOOKS FINE IT SWIMS AND EATS OK.thank you 4 ur time.

Answer
Hi Dominic,
 That seems a little unusual.  Have you been doing regular partial water changes on the tank?  I recommend changing 20-25% of the water once a week, every week to keep the tank happy and healthy.

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