Fishy Steve
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Fellow aquarium enthusiasts -
I've had my first tank (20 gal.) for just over a year now, and in that time I've had a difficult time keeping my fish alive. I've lost a few mollies, a sword tail, and a guppy. They'll live for a few months, then start to show signs of stress (hanging out at the top or bottom and swimming in place) My only survivor is a hardy bristlenose pleco, who is currently my tank's only occupant. My levels are all good, I do regular water changes, I don't over stock, and the temp. is constant. I've been wondering if their poor health is due to bad feeding habits. I'm not as regular as I should be - a pinch of your standard flake food once or twice a day. Could they be getting too much or not enough? That would also explain why the pleco is doing so well, because I consistently supplement his diet with alge wafers.
I would appreciate your thoughts about what the cause might be, as well as any tips for feeding.
Thanks!
I've had my first tank (20 gal.) for just over a year now, and in that time I've had a difficult time keeping my fish alive. I've lost a few mollies, a sword tail, and a guppy. They'll live for a few months, then start to show signs of stress (hanging out at the top or bottom and swimming in place) My only survivor is a hardy bristlenose pleco, who is currently my tank's only occupant. My levels are all good, I do regular water changes, I don't over stock, and the temp. is constant. I've been wondering if their poor health is due to bad feeding habits. I'm not as regular as I should be - a pinch of your standard flake food once or twice a day. Could they be getting too much or not enough? That would also explain why the pleco is doing so well, because I consistently supplement his diet with alge wafers.
I would appreciate your thoughts about what the cause might be, as well as any tips for feeding.
Thanks!