fish tilted ?

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  1. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    i was looking at my tank from the side today and noticed all my fish swim tilted 15 degrees to the right away from rock work. is this normal?
     
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    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    bump
     
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    Do you have a strong light source outside of the tank? Fish will generally orient themselves with their spine pointed in the direction of the strongest light.
     
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    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    no not very storng normal kitchen lights. but they swim like that at night also
     
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    I wouldn't worry about it if they are not having any health problems. Could be something in the way the light enters the tank.
     
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    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    ok ya it just is wierd looking
     
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