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So, they probably have ammonia poisoning, or if you don't use a dechlorinator, and are on city water, they could be dying from that.
When you put new water in, are you putting in the same...
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...everal specific medications are on the market. Before you add any medications, try doing a large partial water change. Usually a fish will get ich if his immune system is weakened, and the primary way...
Please don't change 100% of the water.
I wouldn't recommend that... It would be very stressful on your fish that are already stressed from the move fromt the pet store to your tank, and ...
... 7.6-7.8 high range. But lately I noticed my Hornwort dying, and another plant going bad. The temp in my water is never more than 80degrees, on average 76. I do a water change every Sunday. I tested t...
Harleys are expensive all right, but they're sure fun to ride.
Most good water conditioners will not have any bad effects on aquarium water. Some, in fact, even claim to remove heavy metals. ...
Not sure what a wand is, but you can use a vinegar/water solution or a bleach/water solution (I believe 10/1) and rinse really well 3 times in dechlorinated water afterwards.
... of that "bump". He could be in shock too from the move like John said. Make sure you do 50% water changes every day if you have a filter, and if not, you should be doing 50% water changes...
I would definitely suggest moving your betta to a larger aquarium. Bowls allow the water to fluctuate rapidly and partial water changes are needed almost daily to make the water safe for your fish.
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The only thing I can find is that you are supposed to change 50% of the water every day, and then use 1tsp/gallon again. I did see this though:
Add it slow, use 1tsp/gal, I like to pre-mix it in a...
If you want to raise Discus, the king of the freshwater aquarium, you will probably need a larger tank, and a canister filter would be appropriate. Fluval just introduced one with a liquid crystal dis...
The usual recommended partial water change is 20 or 25 percent a week. If the aquarium is densely populated and if there is any over feeding, more frequent water changes are needed. A more balanced se...
...e sure to remove any buildup on your plants, stones, and anything else in the tank.
Replace some of the water. Don't change all of the water at once, as the abrupt shift in the environment can h...
... and then got yelled at, and I didn't think about it either haha! WHOOPS!
After soaking in the water, chlorine will evaporate, but I would still soak for another day or 2 in dechlorinated wa...
...res than the typical 75 degree aquarium. Goldfish are also messy, so be sure to keep up with the partial water changes.
Angela is giving you some very good advice about not dumping in a bunch of ch...
...h long or flowing fins usually cannot. Also remember that a strong flow from an air stone will evaporate water as well as chlorine. Many of the compounds that were in the water stay in the aquarium af...
Most places that sell aquarium stuff also sell water test kits. For nitrate, nitrite, pH and other parameters, there are some strips that you dip into the aquarium. The water then turns different part...
...ou rinse the stuff, you cannot get out all the dust, so why not use what you paid for. When i do partial water changes, i hook up the Python to a garden hose and drain the aquarium water onto the lawn...
Angelfish can be delicate and not easy to cure once they get sick. First, check water quality, then gradually raise the temperature to 82. Other species may not be comfortable in the warm water, but i...
...9;t doing so well.
Sounds like as John described he's been shocked from the move. Did you use a water treatment? To remove the chlorine from the water?
Also... Don't feed him for a c...
Thanks for the info! I'll keep an eye out for the water quality using additives. Btw, water has been excellent ever since your advice with the water changes! I started looking into DIY CO2, but I...
...tanks for that matter (Who knows what they spray in the air at the stores) is just fill them up with tap water, and let it sit with the chlorinated water in it for a few hours, then I dumped that wate...
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Then I'd take emergency measures... How often do you do maintenance on the tank? If you do weekly water changes of 20%... I would do a larger water change of perhaps 40
%. And like 20% a day ...
You need to change some of the water asap. Make sure you don't overfeed.
I would change out 20% of the water because they are probably getting ammonia poisioning.
You can look in the search ...
...t if they seem to be hungry that means there healthy. You don't want buildup on the bottom or foggy water.
As for current and fast water movement.. It could be obvious just look at them for a ...
...ly to be seen lying on their sides during the day when you are awake. However, they will thrive in clean water so the water changes suggested are a must. They do not do well in dirty water and if not ...
...stand nitrates up to 40 ppm for a short amount of time while the more exotic and rare fish require clean water of 20 ppm or less. This is just in my experience though..........
Anyways, if you so...
...your tank...
a smaller tank always need more careful set up and maintainance.you have to 30-40% partial water change in every week to make sure that ammonia,nitrite level must be zero.
if your aquar...
If there is no glass between the water and the electrical sockets and/or other connections, you have a potentially dangerous situation. The electrical current will not go anywhere unless it has a flow...
...and is there a special kind of sealant i should use?
Also if i just left it alone wouldn't the water in between the panes stay the same level as the water once it reaches the water level?...
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