Neon Tetras disappeared

[illuzion7]

Soo I had 17 yesterday and 12 today. I looked everywhere, nothing. The only place I didn't check was my canister. I have a 55g and it is only 220gph, so I don't think they would have been sucked up but thought I would see if this has happened to anyone?

 

[Bichir Bro]

Did you check around the tank or under decor in the tank?
Also what's the rest of your stock.

 

[illuzion7]

I did and recounted after, nothing. That is all I have in there, they are all by themselves.

 

[Bichir Bro]

I did and recounted after, nothing. That is all I have in there, they are all by themselves.

Hm odd
I'm stumped
They may have died and the remains been sucked up/eaten

 

[gilpi]

Can they fit through the filter tube?
Tank covered? I have found fish dried up on the floor.
And yes, what is your stock?

 

[illuzion7]

tank is covered no gaps(very very small for intake and exhaust) They are small, MAYBE small enough for intake, but it isn't very strong. Unless they would purposely just swim into it?

 

[gilpi]

If they can fit through it, what's to say they didn't swim into it and or got sucked up?

 

[gilpi]

What other fish do you have?

 

[illuzion7]

ugh, 5 in less than 12 hours is just crazy. They have been in the tank about a week now. Guess I need a filter cover now.

 

[illuzion7]

no other fish in the tank

 

[gilpi]

You can put a piece of sponge filter media at the end of the intake.

 

[illuzion7]

let's say they did swim into the canister, should I break it open and clean it out or will it be ok to wait for the monthly clean out?

 

[illuzion7]

One saved.. 4 lost. The lone survivor

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[venymae]

So they were in the canister? Bummer.

 

[illuzion7]

yes, BUT at least the one made it..and the problem is fixed. found a good mesh and a zip tie.