BaierBones
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Need help!
I have lost 2 cichlids recently and have no idea why. They are Mbunas.
Tank is cycled and has been for some time
Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrates less than 40
pH 8.5
Hardness KH and GH are high
Temp solid at 80
15-20% water whence a week. Stress coat added each time.
Fed 2-3 times daily
Aggression seems low
I can't see any signs of disease.
I'm pulling my hair out here! They (the dying or apparently soon to be dead) just seem to hide out in one of the ciclid stones or under a dense plant and play loner for about two days. Then, dead. They are not even being picked on by the others either and I've been watching my tank nonstop and notice nothing goofy.
Please send some ideas please!
Always Appreciated,
---BaierBones
I have lost 2 cichlids recently and have no idea why. They are Mbunas.
Tank is cycled and has been for some time
Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrates less than 40
pH 8.5
Hardness KH and GH are high
Temp solid at 80
15-20% water whence a week. Stress coat added each time.
Fed 2-3 times daily
Aggression seems low
I can't see any signs of disease.
I'm pulling my hair out here! They (the dying or apparently soon to be dead) just seem to hide out in one of the ciclid stones or under a dense plant and play loner for about two days. Then, dead. They are not even being picked on by the others either and I've been watching my tank nonstop and notice nothing goofy.
Please send some ideas please!
Always Appreciated,
---BaierBones