OneFishBlueFish
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Aug 17, 2023
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Greetings everyone! Today I came home from running errands and was greeted by tragedy. I have a 100 gallon freshwater tank and had a few native fish in the tank, bluegill and one bass. The bass and a few bluegill were added to tank (already cycled and established with one bluegill) approximately a week ago. The fish seemed okay, however were understandably stressed from being caught, however the bluegill quickly perked up and started eating.
Yesterday evening, my husband had noticed white spots on the bass and a bluegill. The white spots were on the gill-plate of the bass and tail fin of the bluegill. My husband believed this to be ICH, however I believe it may have been cotton-wool. My husband attempted to treat the tank with "jungle" ICH treatment according to directions. However, instead of removing only the carbon media, he removed all of the internals. I did not notice this until I returned home today and the water was extremely foggy and the fish were in obvious distress/trying to jump out of the tank.
The bass and three of the bluegill ended up dying, and the largest bluegill are stressed and gasping at the surface. I added and additional air stone, put the media back in the filter and added "AMGUARD" as ammonia levels went through the roof. Is the tank trying to recycle itself? Should I proceed with a fish in cycle to try and save the remaining fish? I want to keep this tank and bring it back to health but need advice before proceeding, as I am new to this.
Yesterday evening, my husband had noticed white spots on the bass and a bluegill. The white spots were on the gill-plate of the bass and tail fin of the bluegill. My husband believed this to be ICH, however I believe it may have been cotton-wool. My husband attempted to treat the tank with "jungle" ICH treatment according to directions. However, instead of removing only the carbon media, he removed all of the internals. I did not notice this until I returned home today and the water was extremely foggy and the fish were in obvious distress/trying to jump out of the tank.
The bass and three of the bluegill ended up dying, and the largest bluegill are stressed and gasping at the surface. I added and additional air stone, put the media back in the filter and added "AMGUARD" as ammonia levels went through the roof. Is the tank trying to recycle itself? Should I proceed with a fish in cycle to try and save the remaining fish? I want to keep this tank and bring it back to health but need advice before proceeding, as I am new to this.