Acclimation problems

[quinnmquinn]

Rummy nose help!?

First let me start by asking how fragile are rummy nose tetras? I have a 29 gallon all set up and ready so I wanted to put some rummys in it in which they assured me would be fine for the first fish. I got seven and on the way home they were pale naturally. The moment I put the bag to float they all started laying on the side, I thought maybe the new filter electrocuted them. I returned both the fish and filter, exchanging the remains for different rummys. I drip acclimated them, a couple of them were acting funky, when I put them in the aquarium they all died. I put a couple from my feeder tank in there, and they are doing swimmingly. I did notice there guild became quite red before dying. Now I don't want to go back to the pet store with this news because the first time they treated me like an idiot, so I don't know what to do.

 

[ScotJudd]

I don't know why your Rummy Nose Tetras died but from experience I have found they acclimatise better in a well established tank. My first batch did poorly when the tank was fairly new, but well cycled. 6 months later I had another batch and they thrived and a year later still doing well.
I had a similar experience with neon tetras.
The tank has been up and running for just under 2 years and all additions do well.


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[icydeath]

Their gills were reddening which usually points to ammonia/nitrite/nitrate poisoning. I would purchase a test kit and test your water. What are your params?

 

[icydeath]

I find it odd your other fish did fine but these rummies did not do well, even when you drip acclimated them.

 

[quinnmquinn]

I know its odd, brand new tank too. Im kind of afraid to call the store though, should I even bother getting my money back?

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[quinnmquinn]

I don't know why your Rummy Nose Tetras died but from experience I have found they acclimatise better in a well established tank. My first batch did poorly when the tank was fairly new, but well cycled. 6 months later I had another batch and they thrived and a year later still doing well.
I had a similar experience with neon tetras.
The tank has been up and running for just under 2 years and all additions do well.


thank you this does make sense bit instant death shocked me a bit


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[Chrissa]

Is your tank cycled?


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