I had some fishes. They died. Why is that? I changed water once a week or 10 days. I feed them once a day (in the morning). The only problem I had is that the tank is a small one, 2.5 liter one.
And one more thing, how to keep an aquarium clean?
2006-11-12 23:51:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
2.5 LITERS?? SOME fish???
2.5 liters is less than 3/4 of a gallon.
Your tank is WAY too small for "some fishes".
In fact, I wouldn't use a tank that small for anything but temporary housing during cleaning or acclimation (but then I like my animals to have space).
Is this supposed to be a FILTERED tank? I wouldn't trust a filter to hold a cycle on a tank less than 2.5 GALLONS, and I'd be really vigilant with a 2.5 one at that.
If it's filtered, remove the filter. It won't do you any good.
In a tank that small, your only choices are 1 African Dwarf Frog, OR 1 Betta.
Again, I personally prefer to offer at least a gallon each to the above, but you should be okay with what you have. They are just more active and interesting when they have more space, and you don't have to change the water as often.
Water changes for a non-filtered tank have to be COMPLETE water changes. Frequency depends on how much you're feeding them. I recommend feeding a frog a pinch of food once a day; a betta, 2 pellets a day. Both would benefit from occasional feedings of bloodworms, daphnia (the freeze dried is fine) or brine shrimp (live if possible simply because they LOVE it!).
At this level of feeding, you'll want to do a water change every week without fail. Move the animal into a small tupperware container or the little cup they give youthe betta in. Dump all the water. Wipe the tank out with a paper towel, or scrub it with a little algae scrubber. Rinse off all the decorations and rinse out the substrate.
NEVER USE SOAP on any tank, or anything that will touch or go into the tank!!!
Good luck!
PS- if this is actually a 2.5 GALLON tank, post again with the correct info. You don't have many choices for a 2.5 gallon, but it's more than what you have for a 2.5 liter.
2006-11-13 00:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey, a 2.5 liter tank isn't even one gallon. I'm guessing it was overcrowded and the ammonia built up too quickly.
Also, if you change 100% of the water every week that is the problem. It was continually cycling and never reached a point where the water was stable enough to support the fish without killing them.
2006-11-13 13:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I first got my tank, I did everything like they say you are supposed to....cleaned, changed the water, tested the water to get the ph levels and added whatever chemical it said to....that is all bunk! My fish kept dying too. A new friend came over and said never put any chemicals in there and don't change the water! Let the water evaporate alittle and add fresh....But to start out, you need some goldfish...their poop and pee have something in that makes the water good....(but then you should get rid of the goldfish as they keep your tank very dirty) Then get the fish you want, don't add chemicals, don't change the water just add fresh to it....That is all I do now and my tank is crystal clear and I have not had a fish die in over a year now. As a matter of fact, they are having babies! So, just feed ONE time a day! That will make your tank dirty also. Don't clean the tank, get sucker fish and snails to do that, and don't change the water and only add fresh and you will be alright....It has worked great for me after spending hundreds of dollars of fish that died. (Make sure you have a filter and air bubbles in there too.) Good Luck.
2006-11-13 08:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Shari 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A few things...1) Make sure your tank isn't overcrowded. It should be 1 inch of fish equals 1 gallon of water. Next, you should have a gravel vaccum when you do your water changes. They don't cost that much.
2) when you do your water changes, make sure you use some kind of water conditioner before you put the water in your tank. That way no harmful chemicals like cholorine can hurt your fish
3) Make sure it's out of direct sunlight
4) Don't overfeed your fish
That should help greatly if you do that weekly. It probably wouldn't hurt to get a water testing kit..ammonia, pH and Nitrate. That way you can kinda catch a problem before it starts.
Hope this helps
2006-11-13 08:04:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing you need to know to keep an aquarium clean is that you NEED partial water changes. That is the key to success in aquariums. A gravel vacuum will be the most useful tool for the task.
2006-11-13 08:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by rubentolon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on a lot of things. 1. How many fishes in the tank? A small tank will only support a small amount of fish. 2. What kind of fish? Different fish need different care. Ask your local pet store for specific needs of specific types of fish.
2006-11-13 08:10:37 · answer #6 · answered by denise j 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
their is too much chlorine in water, you have to purchase a product to take the chlorine out. To keep it clean use something to constantly move the water, like a pump and their are fish that clean the tanks, like pleco's
2006-11-13 08:01:02 · answer #7 · answered by Jer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need water conditioner that removes chlorine and other junk in the water that kills fish.
Go to petco or petsmart to get a product called Neutral Regulator, once you buy it, follow instructions correctly
2006-11-13 19:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by Ben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2.5 liter tank is too small, it is only good for solitary betas with little maintainance.
2006-11-13 08:15:57 · answer #9 · answered by Astro63 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, they were probably just goldfish, guessing by the description. I had eight that died within a week. Their life span just isn't that long.It wasn't your fault, but if you were heartbroken about this mishap, I consider getting some big expensive fish, so they don't die. ( :
2006-11-13 08:01:41 · answer #10 · answered by Donna R 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋