Hello,
I have a 20 gallon planted aquarium. Until this morning, it was stocked with 10 silvertip tetras, 2 african dwarf frogs and 1 small/medium sized angelfish. I woke up this morning to find that 8 of my 10 silvertip tetras were dead, the other 3 not looking well. The angelfish seems fine, but I am worried. The frogs are probably struggling, but it is hard to tell. I perform regular water changes and regularly vacuum my gravel. I did a significant (50-75%) water change last night, and tried to clean the gravel as best I could, but when I did the water continued to get cloudy. I should mention that I was adding some new plants that I had purchased online. I quarantined these plants for a day and a half before adding them. When the water became too cloudy (brown tone) I added Acu-Clear to clear up the water, and am now realizing that was a mistake as it only caused the cloudy brown debris to sink and cover the substrate in a slimy-ish brown gunk. I tested the water last night using the API master test kit and my results were: (high range) PH 8.0, Nitrite: 0, Nitrate: 0, Ammonia: 0, Temp: 75ºF. I have been using Seachem products and added some last night as well: Replenish, Flourish, Flourish Excel, Potassium. I added the Flourish Excel (activated carbon), Replenish, and some aquarium salt last night after performing the water changes. I have a sponge filter and an HOB filter, but have turned that off as it was making strange noises and I thought it may be bothering the fish.
I have no idea what could be wrong at this point, and do not want to lose my Angel. I am wondering if I should put the angel in my 5.6g quarantine tank while I deal with this issue (not sure how to deal with it). Can anyone tell me if this is a good idea? Thoughts on what may be going on // Suggestions on how to amend the issue? Anything is greatly appreciated!
I have a 20 gallon planted aquarium. Until this morning, it was stocked with 10 silvertip tetras, 2 african dwarf frogs and 1 small/medium sized angelfish. I woke up this morning to find that 8 of my 10 silvertip tetras were dead, the other 3 not looking well. The angelfish seems fine, but I am worried. The frogs are probably struggling, but it is hard to tell. I perform regular water changes and regularly vacuum my gravel. I did a significant (50-75%) water change last night, and tried to clean the gravel as best I could, but when I did the water continued to get cloudy. I should mention that I was adding some new plants that I had purchased online. I quarantined these plants for a day and a half before adding them. When the water became too cloudy (brown tone) I added Acu-Clear to clear up the water, and am now realizing that was a mistake as it only caused the cloudy brown debris to sink and cover the substrate in a slimy-ish brown gunk. I tested the water last night using the API master test kit and my results were: (high range) PH 8.0, Nitrite: 0, Nitrate: 0, Ammonia: 0, Temp: 75ºF. I have been using Seachem products and added some last night as well: Replenish, Flourish, Flourish Excel, Potassium. I added the Flourish Excel (activated carbon), Replenish, and some aquarium salt last night after performing the water changes. I have a sponge filter and an HOB filter, but have turned that off as it was making strange noises and I thought it may be bothering the fish.
I have no idea what could be wrong at this point, and do not want to lose my Angel. I am wondering if I should put the angel in my 5.6g quarantine tank while I deal with this issue (not sure how to deal with it). Can anyone tell me if this is a good idea? Thoughts on what may be going on // Suggestions on how to amend the issue? Anything is greatly appreciated!
