Angelfish died - why?

[portia]

I have a 20 gallon, about 4 months' old tank. I diligently change the water each week and test it. My parameters are excellent, and my little school of danios, my dwarf gourami, swordtail, platy, and my catfish (I think-he never comes out but I haven't seen a body) are doing fine.

I bought two marble angelfish last Saturday. One died Sunday, and one on Monday. I looked at the bodies each time and could see no signs of disease, no abuse by other fish, nothing. I re-tested my water and it's great. My other fish are perfectly happy.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[HN1]

Bad stock.

 

[joy13]

It could be something that happened during shipping or even at the store, that is why a QT is so important.

 

[spoonman]

Could also be how you acclimated them. Seems pretty quick.

 

[RWaltman]

agreed...angelfish are delicate somewhat...a quick acclimation to a new tank, new tank stress, or stress from the transition could all have contributed

 

[JPKeenan]

I was worried about mine cause I had about an hour ride home with them. I know they can be a delicate fish.

Does your LFS have any guarantee on their livestock?

I must have lucked out on mine.

I will see them "kiss" the snail egg sacs and smaller snails. Wish they would eat the snails!