gouldx
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hello.
So this is my first post, and while I would love to just say "hi," I'm afraid I have a problem I could use some help with.
I have a 10 gallon freshwater tank that has been in operation for about 10 months or so. I cycled it according to the pet store's directions back when I set it all up, and had little to no difficulties for the first several months.
Back in the Fall, around September or so, some of the fish (mostly tetra varieties) started getting white fluffy patches on their mouths and bodies. I treated with Melafix and Pimafix and all but a Splash Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, and a Dwarf Honey Gourami died. I had my water tested by the pet store for any irregularities, but they said everything checked out fine.
Everything was fine for a few weeks, so I added some Black Neon Tetras and a couple Corys. Everyone survived for a couple weeks, but then the Black Neons started showing the same symptoms as before and died, and the Corys and the Dwarf Honey Gourami and Cardinal Tetra followed another week later. Same thing--medicated with Melafix and Pimafix, had the water tested--everything appeared ok.
I waited about 3 more weeks, saw no symptoms on the Splash Tetra, and added some Blood Fin Tetras and an Orange Bee Shrimp. The Blood Fin Tetras started showing the same symptoms by the end of the day and were all dead by morning.
The cycle continues... Medicated, waited, tested, added a Scarlet Badis and a Kuhli Loach. Everyone was fine for a couple weeks, so I figured maybe I had finally beaten the problem. I bought a Blackberry Shrimp and a new Dwarf Honey Gourami yesterday... Everyone in the tank is dead this morning with white patches on their fins, bodies and eyes, even the tough old Splash Tetra that survived it all before.
Sorry for the long story.
Some basic info:
-10 gallons, operating for 10 months
-30% water changes every week to 2 weeks with tap water and conditioner/vacuum gravel
-Last water change was 2 days ago. New fish were added the next day.
-New fish were acclimated by floating the bags for 10 minutes, then opening the bags to let the tank water in slowly for another 10 minutes before releasing.
-Temp stays between 74-77 degrees F
-I don't have the numbers for pH, ammonia, etc... but the pet store I go to tested and said all of those were in the right range as of yesterday.
-I've had live plants since I set the tank up, though the current ones have been in there for 3 and 6 months.
-Feeding Tetra Pro Tropical Crisps, and Dried Bloodworms--no changes in diet
-Filter is an Aqueon Power Filter 10. Last changed the cartridge about 4 weeks ago
Can anyone tell me how I managed to kill so many fish? I'm feeling like a mass-murderer. If there are truly no survivors left in my tank (haven't accounted for the loach and the bee shrimp yet), I think I'm ready to pack it in and give up completely.
Thanks in advance.
collin
So this is my first post, and while I would love to just say "hi," I'm afraid I have a problem I could use some help with.
I have a 10 gallon freshwater tank that has been in operation for about 10 months or so. I cycled it according to the pet store's directions back when I set it all up, and had little to no difficulties for the first several months.
Back in the Fall, around September or so, some of the fish (mostly tetra varieties) started getting white fluffy patches on their mouths and bodies. I treated with Melafix and Pimafix and all but a Splash Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, and a Dwarf Honey Gourami died. I had my water tested by the pet store for any irregularities, but they said everything checked out fine.
Everything was fine for a few weeks, so I added some Black Neon Tetras and a couple Corys. Everyone survived for a couple weeks, but then the Black Neons started showing the same symptoms as before and died, and the Corys and the Dwarf Honey Gourami and Cardinal Tetra followed another week later. Same thing--medicated with Melafix and Pimafix, had the water tested--everything appeared ok.
I waited about 3 more weeks, saw no symptoms on the Splash Tetra, and added some Blood Fin Tetras and an Orange Bee Shrimp. The Blood Fin Tetras started showing the same symptoms by the end of the day and were all dead by morning.
The cycle continues... Medicated, waited, tested, added a Scarlet Badis and a Kuhli Loach. Everyone was fine for a couple weeks, so I figured maybe I had finally beaten the problem. I bought a Blackberry Shrimp and a new Dwarf Honey Gourami yesterday... Everyone in the tank is dead this morning with white patches on their fins, bodies and eyes, even the tough old Splash Tetra that survived it all before.
Sorry for the long story.
Some basic info:
-10 gallons, operating for 10 months
-30% water changes every week to 2 weeks with tap water and conditioner/vacuum gravel
-Last water change was 2 days ago. New fish were added the next day.
-New fish were acclimated by floating the bags for 10 minutes, then opening the bags to let the tank water in slowly for another 10 minutes before releasing.
-Temp stays between 74-77 degrees F
-I don't have the numbers for pH, ammonia, etc... but the pet store I go to tested and said all of those were in the right range as of yesterday.
-I've had live plants since I set the tank up, though the current ones have been in there for 3 and 6 months.
-Feeding Tetra Pro Tropical Crisps, and Dried Bloodworms--no changes in diet
-Filter is an Aqueon Power Filter 10. Last changed the cartridge about 4 weeks ago
Can anyone tell me how I managed to kill so many fish? I'm feeling like a mass-murderer. If there are truly no survivors left in my tank (haven't accounted for the loach and the bee shrimp yet), I think I'm ready to pack it in and give up completely.
Thanks in advance.
collin