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My neon tetra

Do you just mean it's very plump? Or is there something strange with the swimming position?
 
When stationary it remains in the tilted position you see in the picture. I realized that the heater plug got loose. Neon and Cardinal tetras develop that parasite in cold water
 
Honestly it looks fine to me - fat, definitely, but my green neons often rest in the water at a tilted angle. Normally it's when they're looking for food below. I think of it kind of like the fish equivalent of a cat waiting to pounce. To me it looks well fed, but not worrying. If it's a big change in behaviour/ there are other signs of distress it is worth investigating further. Do you know how long the heater was off for?

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megwattscreative said:
Honestly it looks fine to me - fat, definitely, but my green neons often rest in the water at a tilted angle. Normally it's when they're looking for food below. I think of it kind of like the fish equivalent of a cat waiting to pounce. To me it looks well fed, but not worrying. If it's a big change in behaviour/ there are other signs of distress it is worth investigating further. Do you know how long the heater was off for?

Others may be able to help more!
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Thank you. I think less than 24 hours. The water wasn't that cold.
 
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