BassSoLow
Aquarium Advice Activist
I was recently in my local aquatics store and upgraded my 10 gallon tank to a 29 gallon tank. AS directed, I took all the gravel from the 10 gallon tank and transferred it all to the 29 gallon along with the water. I did have to add more gravel to the larger tank, but that was fairly easy. I then treated the water with dechlorinator and filled the new tank. *I let everything settle and managed the temperature to 78-80. *I had placed the fish in plastic bags, so I let them get acclimated to the new tank by leaving them in the bags and letting them float in the water of the new tank for 15 to 20 minutes. *I then released them in to the new tank.
My original stock was as follows:
2 Black Mollys
1 Yellow/Red Molly
1 Swordtail
1 Platy
1 Sailfin Molly
1 Unspecified Baby Fish…looks like a Molly.
Within the first 7 days, I lost both Black Mollys. So, I visited the store and had the water tested. Much to my surprise, the water test came back perfect, so I decided to add some more fish to the mix. At that time, I added 2 dwarf gouramis and 3 candy cane tetras. I was directed to wait 7 to 10 days and then add more fish.
Within the next 7 to 10 days, two of the candy cane tetras I had just purchased died. So, I brought some water into the store again and had it tested. I was told the water looked good. *Looked like the ammonia and nitrates were very slightly elevated, but was told it was nothing out of the ordinary or that would cause the fish harm. So, they replaced my 2 deceased candy cane tetras and I decided to add 2 more candy cane tetras as well as 3 white tetras.
Then, yesterday, I noticed that my swordtail was acting very lethargic. *He was hiding behind a lava rock, laying on the gravel, and would not eat. I found him this morning on the gravel and he had passed.
Now, tonight, my sailfin molly is showing the same symptoms. *He is very lethargic and laying behind the lava rock in the same place as the swordtail. When prompted, he swims out and he seems to be eating, but he then returns to the space under the lava rock. It’s very similar to the pattern I saw before the swordtail died.
My concern is that I am doing something wrong or I am missing something. *I have lost a 3 of my original stock since the change to the larger tank and 2 of my newer fish. None of the fish show signs of disease like sores or spots. The only symptoms I have noticed are the lethargic behavior, seclusion, and lack of appetite. With one of the candy cane tetras that passed, he was swimming in a corkscrew sort of fashion. I was able to being him to the store and was told it looked like he had an air bladder infection.
Basically, I want to make sure I am doing everything correctly. *Is there a possibility that there is a disease or sickness in the tank? *I have lost a total of 5 fish in 15 days. *Something doesn't seem right to me, but I am fairly new to all this.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
The store tella me that my water is fine and my water temp is perfect too. There are no signs of ich or sores either.
Update: I found another dead candy cane tetra this morning.
My original stock was as follows:
2 Black Mollys
1 Yellow/Red Molly
1 Swordtail
1 Platy
1 Sailfin Molly
1 Unspecified Baby Fish…looks like a Molly.
Within the first 7 days, I lost both Black Mollys. So, I visited the store and had the water tested. Much to my surprise, the water test came back perfect, so I decided to add some more fish to the mix. At that time, I added 2 dwarf gouramis and 3 candy cane tetras. I was directed to wait 7 to 10 days and then add more fish.
Within the next 7 to 10 days, two of the candy cane tetras I had just purchased died. So, I brought some water into the store again and had it tested. I was told the water looked good. *Looked like the ammonia and nitrates were very slightly elevated, but was told it was nothing out of the ordinary or that would cause the fish harm. So, they replaced my 2 deceased candy cane tetras and I decided to add 2 more candy cane tetras as well as 3 white tetras.
Then, yesterday, I noticed that my swordtail was acting very lethargic. *He was hiding behind a lava rock, laying on the gravel, and would not eat. I found him this morning on the gravel and he had passed.
Now, tonight, my sailfin molly is showing the same symptoms. *He is very lethargic and laying behind the lava rock in the same place as the swordtail. When prompted, he swims out and he seems to be eating, but he then returns to the space under the lava rock. It’s very similar to the pattern I saw before the swordtail died.
My concern is that I am doing something wrong or I am missing something. *I have lost a 3 of my original stock since the change to the larger tank and 2 of my newer fish. None of the fish show signs of disease like sores or spots. The only symptoms I have noticed are the lethargic behavior, seclusion, and lack of appetite. With one of the candy cane tetras that passed, he was swimming in a corkscrew sort of fashion. I was able to being him to the store and was told it looked like he had an air bladder infection.
Basically, I want to make sure I am doing everything correctly. *Is there a possibility that there is a disease or sickness in the tank? *I have lost a total of 5 fish in 15 days. *Something doesn't seem right to me, but I am fairly new to all this.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
The store tella me that my water is fine and my water temp is perfect too. There are no signs of ich or sores either.
Update: I found another dead candy cane tetra this morning.
