FishieMomma
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Two more "random" tank deaths yesterday. Down to 2 frequently breeding koi angelfish who seem to be healthy, 2 male guppies, 1 platy and 2 Corys and 12 neon tetras, who have thrived since I first stocked the tank a year ago.
Ammonia, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 10-20 API Master Kit
Fishless cycled a year ago, 40% PWC 3xs a week!
Only chemical used is Prime
Two Aqueon 70 filters
55 gallon
2 heaters
thick gravel substrate
3 real plants
The only thing I can think of is that the gravel substrate isn't cleanable enough. I think i am doing ample PWCs.
Any ideas?
PS: The tank is kept consistently at 80. I temp match my water when adding it. The platy that died yesterday was "gasping" for a few days prior to death (even after 40% PWC) but not at the top of the water. No visible signs of injury or sickness. The Cory that died had worn down barbells from the gravel (which was going to be replaced next week when hubby is on a biz trip, anyway) but no signs of sickness or injury, either.
PPS: no signs of flashing, either. I feed a smidge of foods every other day.
Ammonia, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 10-20 API Master Kit
Fishless cycled a year ago, 40% PWC 3xs a week!
Only chemical used is Prime
Two Aqueon 70 filters
55 gallon
2 heaters
thick gravel substrate
3 real plants
The only thing I can think of is that the gravel substrate isn't cleanable enough. I think i am doing ample PWCs.
Any ideas?
PS: The tank is kept consistently at 80. I temp match my water when adding it. The platy that died yesterday was "gasping" for a few days prior to death (even after 40% PWC) but not at the top of the water. No visible signs of injury or sickness. The Cory that died had worn down barbells from the gravel (which was going to be replaced next week when hubby is on a biz trip, anyway) but no signs of sickness or injury, either.
PPS: no signs of flashing, either. I feed a smidge of foods every other day.