I need help!
I'm setting up a 20 gallon high freshwater tank. In the tank I have placed about 1 inch of gravel, 2 ornaments and 3 air stones. I have the filter running for about 2 weeks. I tested the PH when I filled up the tank and it was 7.4, a bit high but I read that's within the range for goldfish. I tested the ammonia level and it held at about .25 for 2 weeks.
I bought two fan tailed goldfish and introduced them into the tank. one fish began to sit on the bottom of the tank, while the other remained at the water level. they both had labored breathing and little appetite.
I tested the PH and it was the same at 7.4. again I tested the ammonia and it was at .50 (maybe a bit lower). I did 50% water changes for 3 days, and they showed little improvement.
on the 4th day they both died. one of the fish had red gills, the other did not. other than the one having red gills, they showed no other signs like fin burn, or white spots
can someone tell me what I may have done wrong so I don't kill anymore fish?
I want to get more, however I cleaned out the tank, bought new gravel and re-started the process about 2 weeks ago.
my water conditions are exactly the same now, (PH and ammonia) this time I purchased a bacteria starter (top fin) but I have not used it yet because I've read mixed reviews
please help me !!!!
I'm setting up a 20 gallon high freshwater tank. In the tank I have placed about 1 inch of gravel, 2 ornaments and 3 air stones. I have the filter running for about 2 weeks. I tested the PH when I filled up the tank and it was 7.4, a bit high but I read that's within the range for goldfish. I tested the ammonia level and it held at about .25 for 2 weeks.
I bought two fan tailed goldfish and introduced them into the tank. one fish began to sit on the bottom of the tank, while the other remained at the water level. they both had labored breathing and little appetite.
I tested the PH and it was the same at 7.4. again I tested the ammonia and it was at .50 (maybe a bit lower). I did 50% water changes for 3 days, and they showed little improvement.
on the 4th day they both died. one of the fish had red gills, the other did not. other than the one having red gills, they showed no other signs like fin burn, or white spots
can someone tell me what I may have done wrong so I don't kill anymore fish?
I want to get more, however I cleaned out the tank, bought new gravel and re-started the process about 2 weeks ago.
my water conditions are exactly the same now, (PH and ammonia) this time I purchased a bacteria starter (top fin) but I have not used it yet because I've read mixed reviews
please help me !!!!