Why do fish always die so soon ?

Question

every time I get one it dies fast

Thanks for all of you who wrote back!

Thanks for all of you who wrote back!

Answer 1

acclimation is the most common problem of fish not making it too long. it is vitally important that you ease the fish into its new environment. when you bring a new fish home, never put it into a brand new tank. always allow a few days for a tank to age the chemicals in the water out into the air.
when you bring fish home, open the bag, roll the top edge of the bag down to allow it to float on the surface of the tank. after 15 minutes, take 1 cup of water from the tank, and add it to the bag. repeat this procedure until you have doubled the amount of water originally in the bag. this will allow the fish to slowly get used to the differences in temperature and chemistry of the water. if you are buying exotics that are touchy to change, try adding a additive to the tank that will help with the change. many are available, but the most effective are those who aid in building the body slime of the fish, to prevent fungus and other diseases.

Answer 2

It's probably the chemicals in the water and lack of filtration. When you set up a tank you should add a product like aquasafe that makes the water livable for the fish. It doesn't cost too much and easy to use. Also use a filter so the fish can actually breathe. After 2 days you can put a couple fish in there but no more than that. You need to let the nitrogen cycle go through which takes a couple weeks and then you can add more fish depending on the size of tank you have. If you just have a fish bowl try putting in bottled water every few days. Make sure you have some bubble going in there too so they can get some oxygen.

Answer 3

fish are sensitive to water temperature change. Try bringing home your fish and sitting the water bag with fish in the tank of water you have, and let it sit for about 30 min. Then let your fish out of the bag. Also be sure to use an aerator in your tank. Hope things work out for your next fish. We have 2 fresh water tanks. And always ask questions when picking out a new fish for our tanks.

Answer 4

it depends on how you are caring for the fish or are you letting them go into the tank as soon as you buy them. You are suppose to let the bag sit in the tank 20 minutes so the fish can adapt to the water, then open the bag and set it free

Answer 5

Sounds like poor water quality. Try dechlorinating, regulating the water temp between 70-80 is acceptable for most fish. Or perhaps you keep getting unhealthy fish . Try another store.

Answer 6

Your water chemistry or filtration has problems!
Take a water sample from your tank to the pet shop with you, and ask them to test the water. Also, write down what size tank you have, what brand/kind of filter you use and ask if it's enough to handle your tank.
You also need to know what types of fish you have already living in the tank..if any to know what you can and cannot add to it!

Answer 7

Either your temperature is off or your pH balance of your water is. Try buying water from your local pet store. Make sure you have a good filter and plenty of air in the tank. This should fix your problem.

Answer 8

hate to be rough on you but...
because you don't take care of them very well.

fish need plenty of space, to be fed, and for you to change the water in the aquarium regularly.

Answer 9

they probably are not used to the water temperature they are in or you over fed them too much.

Answer 10

poor water quality