Help!!! Trying to save neglected fishtank

[uh.oh...]

you might try adding some melafix to the 10g now, to help medicate the fish, and reduce chance of infection with your other fish.

 

[michelle504]

Well I checked the guy out before adding him. He was swimming around fine all over the tank and not just at the top and I didn't see any redness around his gills so I'm hoping he's fine. I'm gonna keep a close eye on it and test for ammonia tonight in my 10 gallon.

 

[jcolon]

At this point, follow eco23's guide to fishless cycling on what to look for, but if bacteria start to colonize, you'll see a reduction in ammo and some increase in nitrites. Generally it can cycle quicker in a smaller tank as the ammo is more concentrated, but it's a wait and see. If you can keep the 5.5 gal, then you'll need to either get janitorial grade ammonia or add some fish flakes to provide
the bacteria ammo.

 

[Ickletas]

"He's upset? Really? How about he get tossed and locked in a coat closet and every few hours someone pour a capful of janitorial grade ammonia on the floor. I'm sure that'll get him upset when hour by hour the air fills with ammo."


^^ This. Seriously considering the air fare to give this guy a taste of his own "medicine". Bravo you for stepping up and trying to save these fish