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vitacrux
Aquarium Advice Activist
It could be several things. To help you diagnose your problem if you could provide us withe the following it would be really helpful.
Tank Size:
Filter:
Water parameters: (such as ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates, and pH)
Also how long has the tank been running and what kind of fish are in it?
Tank Size:
Filter:
Water parameters: (such as ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates, and pH)
Also how long has the tank been running and what kind of fish are in it?
bruinsbro1997
Aquarium Advice Addict
If your tank is cycling it is a possible bacterial bloom.
vitacrux
Aquarium Advice Activist
Have you heard of the nitrogen cycle before? My guess would be that is what you are experiencing, and it can be quite harmful to your fish. What is happening is that your fish waste and un-eaten food is being converted into ammonia, nitrites, and then finally nitrates. Ammonia and nitrites are really harmful to fish, so when you do get you test kit *most people swear by the liquid ones, instead of strips* be sure to keep a close eye on your levels. If your ammo is above .25 then you should do a partial water change.
Hope I didn't overwhelm you with this information. Also I believe that your tank is a little on the small side for that fish.
Welcome to AA by the way.
Hope I didn't overwhelm you with this information. Also I believe that your tank is a little on the small side for that fish.
Welcome to AA by the way.
bruinsbro1997
Aquarium Advice Addict
Mojo3251 said:
Three gallons is too small, I'd say twenty is good for just one figure eight. I would recommend liquid test kits, theyre much more accurate and though a bit pricey worth the money. Have you ever heard of cycling a tank?
Mr. Limpet
Aquarium Advice Addict
Sounds like a bacterial bloom and a fish in cycle. 3g is way too small and I think I saw where you're upgrading to a 10g soon, which in the long term is also too small. Also, F8P need brackish water to live a healthy life.
Here's a link to cycling with fish: I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?!
Here's a link to cycling with fish: I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?!
Please read the sticky in the Freshwater & Brackish - Fish or Plant Profiles forum:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f29/what-goes-in-this-forum-151203.html
I have moved this thread to Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f29/what-goes-in-this-forum-151203.html
I have moved this thread to Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion
