Weedge
Aquarium Advice Regular
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eco23 said:A painted Glassfish perhaps? You mean behind and to the left of the Albino Shark, right?
Right that is the clear fish I don't know the bread of.
eco23 said:A painted Glassfish perhaps? You mean behind and to the left of the Albino Shark, right?
Weedge said:Right that is the clear fish I don't know the bread of.
Weedge said:Here is a picture of rainbow fish.
Weedge said:Right that is the clear fish I don't know the bread of.
Weedge said:He's dead it appears. She is setting on the bottom not looking well.
Weedge said:I change about 1/4 the water every 4 weeks. And about 1/2 every 6 months was going to do the 1/2 change this week and redo some of the scenery. I found some real nice big rocks that will work for natural hiding places. I truly thought this pair would be able to bread in this tank. That was so happy looking first few days.
eco23 said:Changing 25% of the water every week while using a quality dechlorinator (like Seachem Prime) really is suggested to prevent your nitrAtes from building up and causing other problems with everything from dissolved solids buildup to pH crashes. Fresh water is probably the most important aspect of fish keeping.
I'm not saying this is the cause...but there's a such thing as nitrAte shock. Fish can be acclimated to higher levels of no3 (which is caused by too few water changes)...but if a new fish is introduced into those levels it may be too much for them. Something to consider. I'd definitely do some research on stocking, compatibility, routine maintenance and also proper acclimating (if you don't already have knowledge on those things).
Also, I saw you had an earlier thread about a sick Danio...and you got some fantastic advice on that thread about your stocking situation. IMO, you really should look at working out the fish you currently have since there are some big incompatibilities before adding any new fish. I don't want you to feel like we're lecturing you...but we suggest things to help improve the welfare of your fish, as well as relieve some of the difficulties of keeping them healthy.
Good luck, and I'm sorry about your fish
Weedge said:I am Not going to add anymore fish. I will however try to get the female flag fish rehomed so it don't die. I think the diano will die to. I'm going to buy the test kit ASAP I may go tonight and get it. And I'm changing 1/2 the water in the am. I have 10 gallons of water waiting to go back in its place. Fresh clean water. Thx for everyone's advice. I just wish I asked soon enough yo save the fish.