My kids wanted fish ... we finaly got them . For about 3-4 months they where fine but then one died we got another one to replace it the it died and so on and so on I now only have 2 fish alve in the tank and I have kept it cleaned corrected the Ph I have cured the sickness of them you name it I have tryied to keep my kids fish alve .. I am deffentaly more Money wise deep in to this than I expected .. Any advice from those of you who have 10 or more gallon tank with fish ????
2006-08-20 11:47:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
well the fish are obviously going to die sooner or later, they only live up to 5 months anyways, unless you have an albino from they can live for like15 years. but i wouldnt worry that you are doing something wrong, it was just their time to go.
2006-08-20 12:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by chelsea-bo-belsie 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
First, invest in a test kit and get to know what your ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are. In a healthy tank the first two should always read zero, while nitrates should be kept below 40ppm. Anytime a fish dies or gets sick, immediately test your water parameters.
Don't be too concerned with tampering or adjusting pH at this stage.
Second, do regular water changes (replace at least 25% weekly). 'Topping off' a tank (replacing evaporated water) doesn't constitute a water change and only concentrates wastes and toxins.
Third, verify you have the correct filteration system and tank size for the type of fish you have. Some fish require large tanks to thrive, others need prestine water conditions. Never replace all the water in the tank or give it a thorough cleaning, you'll get rid of a lot of beneficial bacteria and throw your water parameters way out of wack.
Fourth, ensure your fish are compatible. An incompatible mix can result in fish killing fish. Also become knowledgable with the type of fish you have. Some are delicate and not suited for beginners, while some are hardy.
Lastly, don't overfeed. If properly cared for fish can live for years, some for decades.
2006-08-20 19:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by Kay B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are not doing regular (weekly) partial (25-30%) water changes, then that is probably why they are dying. The ammonia, nitrate and nitrite levels have risen over the months to toxic levels and the new fish is shocked and killed when introduced. The old fish are being slowly poisoned and are finally succumbing to the increased toxin levels.
Water changes, water changes, water changes.... makes a healthy happy tank.
2006-08-20 19:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 55 gallon tank with about30 fish in it all of them I have had for over ayear. the water needs to be kept at 76-78 degrees.
When you put fish in the aquarium use START RIGHT buy it at any pet store and wal-mart.use start right any time you add fish or water to the tank.I also have Live plants in my aquarium.
what kind of fish do you have?
2006-08-20 23:59:40 · answer #4 · answered by leoslady3900 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What size of tank do you have? What kind of fish? Are the temps correct, filtration and air supply? How much do you feed them? How often do you feed them? What do you feed them?
These questions will need to be answered before anyone can accurately help you.
TDK
2006-08-20 18:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by Tara Dk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 29 gallon, is the temp right for the type of fish? do you have a filter system and some sort of air supply like bubbles?feeding themtoo much to little?
2006-08-20 18:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by mommaof2girls&1onway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get 3 or 4 larger goldfish they're pretty much bullet proof
2006-08-20 19:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋