Tank has been set up for 2 weeks before I put the fish in last night. It was swimming around this morning and then an hour a go I found it floating. Are the bubbles on the top of the tank part of a problem?? My son wants a new fish but I do not want another one to die on him.
2006-09-10 06:53:39 · 7 answers · asked by shnnnfgn 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Test the tank water -- PH, chlorine, etc. Then verify the temperature. Most fish have a preferred range. Make sure that the tank is not exposed to direct sunlight or drafts from heating or air conditioning equipment. Also make sure you're feeding them the right food and don't over feed them. Overfeeding will kill fish faster than a cat will.
When you bring the fish home, drop the plastic bags in the water and let them float for about an hour so that the water temp inside the bag slowly stabilizes. Most fish can go into shock if their water temp changes rapidly.
Air bubbles themselves won't hurt the fish. In fact, they need to have the water oxygenated to survive. However, if you have foam collecting on the top of the water there is something wrong with the environment in the tank. A common issue here is failing to wash the sand before putting it in the tank.
2006-09-10 07:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if could a lot of things. You should either get a test kit, or see if your pet store will test a water sample.
1) If bubles are forming on the surface of the water you likely have ammonia, or nitrate issues.
2)Did you float the bag in the tank to equalize the temp.
3)Is your tank water very acidic. Molly prefer pH in the 7-7.8 range. (acidic is less than 7)
4)Did you use distilled water. Molly prefer medium, or very hard water. Distilled water is soft, acidic, and subject easy pH chnages. (Note that 100%distilled water is bad for all fish.)
5)The molly was sick when you got it.
Things to consider:
0)Molly aren't the most hardy of fish. It might be better to start with a guppy or danio.
1)Do you have a filter. Just an airstone, or bubble wand isn't enough for most fish. Molly don't take large amount of ammonia or nitrates well.
2)What is the size of the tank. Molly don't do well in tanks under 30 gallons.
2006-09-10 19:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on lots of things. Is your tank cycled? What other fish if any, are in there? Did you float the bag in the tank and slowly add the tank water to the bag for the fish to adjust the temp and ph?
Take the fish, and a seperate bag of some of your tank water back to the pet store. Most pet stores will do free water testing, especially if you're returning a dead fish, let them test it to check your nitrites, nitrates, and ammonia levels.
2006-09-10 07:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fish may have just been sick when you bought it here are some problems you may be able to fix
1. do you have a filter?
2.did the black mollie have white spots that were not part of how they r supposed to look
and no the bubbles r normal if you have a filter
2006-09-10 07:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by jessicawllrd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the first answer,but the fish u had may not be able to live in your city water,and get bottled water,and get him a regular colored gold fish,they are easier for kids.
2006-09-10 07:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call where u got the fish an see if you can return the fish for a new fish?and check your pH level that mite be the problem
GOOD LUCK
2006-09-10 07:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES! YOUR PH LEVEL IN YOUR TANK ARE ALL WRONG.FIX UR WATER FIRST
2006-09-10 06:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by shannonlee05@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋