Constantly panting Neon Tetra

[moncakat]

Well I think as mentioned QT if possible otherwise up the water changes (which should be 25 to 50% per week IMO normally). Water changes could solve on its own if some sort of mild gill disease. A salt bath I would look at next if no improvement in a week. I'm not keen on suggesting meds without a better idea of cause unfortunately and he seems generally ok. Perhaps someone else will have a better idea.

I'd also see if the lfs will do water tests and see if you can get a report on your tap water used for water changes. The council may put one out. Ammonia and ph would be top of the list to check, then nitrite and nitrate. I generally check my tap water (let stand for 24hrs) once in winter and summer and then you have a good base line. If the lfs won't check it, there may be someone in your area.

The strips are deceptive, a liquid based test is more accurate and lasts longer. One for the Xmas wish list perhaps.

I'll definitely do a water change ASAP, preferably tomorrow. I'll add a bit of water conditioning to the tap water (I use Start Right® by Jungle™ which removes chlorine and add slime coat). Please tell me exactly what I need to do to the water before introducing the water to the tank. (Sorry, I'm such a newbie!) I actually have noticed improvements in my tetra's panting: he hasn't been opening his mouth so wide and he occasionally keeps his mouth shut for about 1/2 of a second, rather gasping uncontrollably. Thanks for the suggestions btw, I will keep my eyes open for cheap test strips.

 

[Delapool]

Sounds good news.

Usually a weekly water change will keep every thing good. I used to do 20% but now 40% as the fish got bigger.

Try to make sure the water change temp is about the same and then just follow directions on your dechlorinater.

 

[moncakat]

Sounds good news.

Usually a weekly water change will keep every thing good. I used to do 20% but now 40% as the fish got bigger.

Try to make sure the water change temp is about the same and then just follow directions on your dechlorinater.

I plan in doing that today

 

[moncakat]

I mean I plan ON doing that today

 

[lectraplayer]

Close enough.

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[moncakat]

Close enough.

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Please help! I have 3 quarts of tap water with me, and I'm supposed to put 10 drops to the gallon, so I planned on putting about 7-8 drops in the water. When I tipped the water conditioning over and squeezed lightly, the stuff started streaming out for 1-2 seconds... What do I do?

 

[lectraplayer]

Dump and start over.

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