TEMPS..
I knew it was 'Bear' something.... Thanks again fro the help!!
unfortunatly the fancytail did not make it
and one of the other crap feeder/planter goldfish died too.
Gosh? do you think the water was too hot for them or the disease was too much for them or the meds were too much for them or they just wanted to die?!?!?!?
Well, now I am not really sure what to do? I never used the heater before (just have goldfish), so i am not sure if the temperature is even correct. I had it (the heater) set at like 76F, but the sticker thermometer on the outside of the glass was reading like 82-86°F... Wow! That is a big difference. Which temp should I go by? and what temp is okay for the goldfish? I thought it was somewhere between 68° and 72°, well, the coldest my water even gets in the tank (naturally) is 75° (well, that is what the sticker themometer says).
So, since you were so incredibly helpful and have given alot of helpful advice to others (noticed your name alot all over other forums
) can you help me with what to do next?
My last fish is hanging out by itself with no signs of any illness (no ich spots or fin rot), so do I continue to treat the tank? or do I do a little water change and put the filters cartridges(with carbon) back on and continue the set up of the tank? Tank seems to be cycling pretty good. I first set it up on June 6the, but levels seem to be going okay. The alkalinity is pretty high, but I think it is because the water we have is very hard (not sure how it effects the fish). When would be a good time to put more fish back in (not sure if disease is gone or how to rid)? I really appreciate all the help that can be given.