i have 2 baby sharks(1tiger shark and other albino shark, i dont know exacr name of species but local vendors call them here so) and goldfishes in an acquarium 3 feet long, 1 feet wide. they were growing well since 1 and half yrs, now i changed complete water of acquarium and maybe the sharks r taking it as a new place for them, they have stop eating the food, same problem was experienced by me 2 yrs ago when my 1 shark stoped eating food and died in few days. please please please tell me what to do and how can i make them eat food so that i can save them. any acquarium expert please mail me at rahul_054321@yahoo.com for more details if required for solving problem.......Thanks
2006-10-17 04:17:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
First, goldfish should only be with goldfish not community or tropicals, they're a cool water fish and they put out a lot of ammonia. Exactly how many are in there? Should really only have 2-3 for that size tank-by themselves.
Second, you're tank depending on the height is between a 20-30 gallon tank. Too many fish in there. Here's a link for sharks, see if yours are on there to see what kind they are.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=888
IMO I'd say the problems are shock from the temperature and ph changes from changing all the water. You shouldn't do that, should only do partial weekly water changes of about 20%, never all the water. And, if for some reason you must change all the water, you need to acclimate them slowly to the new water.
Changing all the water wouldn't really disrupt the beneficial bacteria that much, unless you scrubbed/cleaned the gravel, decorations, and changed out the filter, or if you didn't clean all that you let it dry out. (Should always keep some kind of filter media either in the filter itself or in a little mesh bag they sell at the pet store, to collect bacteria on to use to cycle a tank). Then, you'd lose the bacteria.
Also, did you dechlorinate the new water before putting it into the tank? Chlorine would kill off the bacteria as well, causing the tank to cycle, and the chlorine would kill the fish as well.
2006-10-17 05:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends on the fish and how many. If there are allot and they are small then a good sized pinch once of twice a day. if they are little and only a few then one pinch a day. if they are big and allot then 3 to four times a day. and if they are big and a few then 2 to 3 times a day ( you will also eventually figure out what you think if wright) fish don't usually gorge themselves they will only eat what they need, so when you realize then they aren't leaving any food behind you might want to feed them a little more, and if there is a bunch of food left then feed them less. fish feeding isn't that complicated i just managed to make it sound that way by my involved answer. Good Luck!
2016-05-22 08:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they are going to make it. Changing the water completely is not a good thing to do. The water gradually builds bacteria levels that are good for fish and they get used to. When you change the water completely you take this away from them. If they live they will probably start to eat again but they are more or less going through shock right now.
2006-10-17 07:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by Chisox2335 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never change all the water in an aquarium. You kill off all the beneficial bacteria that makes your tank safe for your fish. Your tank probably has high ammonia now and that it why your fish aren't eating. If you have a test kit test the water to see how deadly it is. Do water changes to bring it back down to safe levels.
2006-10-17 04:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probally too late...never make a complete water change...always do a maximun of 1/3 of the water...Water contitions will have a major affect on fish..especially sharks
2006-10-17 04:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, only do partial water changes with a siphon. Now then, you need to put stress coat and stress zyme in the water, or you can put a product called Cycle. That will help get your tank back to normal. You might want to try shrimp pellets which sink to the bottom for them to eat.
2006-10-17 04:35:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jenna 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try using different food brands, and also try live food such as worms. Try food at all levels such as flakes, tablets or sticking food for middle feeders....good luck.
Check your nitrate/pH/ammonia levels too.
2006-10-17 05:37:21 · answer #7 · answered by Nostromo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a diffrent diet for your fish. or go talk to a animal/fish specialist
2006-10-17 07:14:00 · answer #8 · answered by Jeppy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try new food
2006-10-17 05:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by stipid h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋