MMantelli
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really sorry man good luck figuring out why
Convict's First Go at a Planted Tank
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Billbug68
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Lol, yeah, that's what I was referring to, but I highly doubt it... Could just be some overly sensitive stock... Did you drip acclimate everybody?
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Convict2161
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I dripped everyone for 30 minutes and never use the water from the LFS. I did this twice and adde fish in 2 batches. Not sure what's going on because my LFS has the same batch and there all fine. Day to day. I take them home and they last a few days.
I might give it one more go and re stock as I'm not left work 4 rummy nose
MMantelli
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do you think they could be reacting badly to the fertz or the glut? i dunno if thats possible or not. just an idea...
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Convict2161
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That has crossed my mind yes however I did a water change last week and didn't dose the tank for two days and still lost stock. I'm honestly at a loss...
Zimmanski
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Sorry about your losses C, might just be unexplainable, my cardinals I had for a while we're the only fish to get sick in my large tank, and they were constantly sick, then in my 20g I lost all three of my panda loaches and two panda Cory's for no reason at all. Hope it all gets better
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Convict2161
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Thanks! I'm use to cichlids I guess hardy fish that stomp the tank lol
Chad2000k
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Are they acting funny at all?
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Convict2161
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Nope! Eating and schooling nicely
Can't figure it out. There doing great at my buddy's shop and I bring them home and they last a day. The angel lasted literally the night. The second one is still around though
Here he/she is!!
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Convict2161
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It's sad because I know when I get home I'm gonna find something dead.
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Convict2161
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Also I even fed antibiotic flakes for 10 days to help them build up there immune system.
spiketooth
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Try dripping for a hour instead of 30 mins
Brian_Nano12g
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Sorry to hear about the mysterious fish losses. Are you using Metricide 14 or 28 for the Glut source? I read that 28 contains a surfactant. I have no clue how impactful that can be, but i remember surfactant can be detrimental in ammonia sources when doing a fishless cycle. Just a thought.
gman42
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Maybe do smaller wc's more often.
Maybe 10-15 percent every two days.
Im just spitballing but ive always done small wc's often bcuz its easier for me.
Maybe 10-15 percent every two days.
Im just spitballing but ive always done small wc's often bcuz its easier for me.
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Convict2161
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MMantelli
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What brand of glut are you using metricide or omnicide? Do you know of any differences in the two? Sorry I know its a little off subject.
MyanRan
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I've read that neither of the versions of Metricide are harmful, as long as you don't use that activator bottle that comes with them.
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MMantelli
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Wow I found a gallon of omnicide 14 day for 13.99 plus 5.99 for shipping but forgot to save the webpage. 
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Convict2161
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Wow I found a gallon of omnicide 14 day for 13.99 plus 5.99 for shipping but forgot to save the webpage.
Haha I didn't pay that, I just used it for reference to show which one I was using.
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