Every fish i have bought in the last 3 months are dead. I buy them from pet stores and walmart. The tank is a new 29 gallon with a heater so the tank water can't go past a certon temp. I buy the fish and then a few days letter they are all dead. Can some one tell me what they think is going on.
2007-01-04 23:51:50 · 16 answers · asked by C M 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
There could be a number of problems. First of all, have you checked the PH or nitrates in your water? Your local pet store can provide you with a water test for around $2. If not, buy a kit and test it on your own. Also, there is a product called start right which is a good Idea to use in your tank prior to adding fish. Remember only buy 1" of fish for every gallon of water.
Also, if it is a fresh water tank, NO coral. You also need approximately 2 tespoons of aquarium salt. Set your heater for the temperature required by your fish. Not all fish require a heater, you could be boiling them.
Also, watch which fish you mix with other fish.
After you are certain the water is correct a few things to remember: DONT buy fish from Walmart. I've tried that in the past and I have yet to have even one survive.
Be sure you stick with buying your fish from ONE source. A trusted source. Start with only one or two fish. When you bring your new fish DIRECTLY home, float them in the tank for around 15 minutes. Add approximately 1 cup of your tank water with the water in the bag. Release your fish. Allow your fish to become familiar with your tank.....DO NOT FEED THEM.
Also, feed your fish 3-5 times a day smaller amounts.
If you are still having trouble, speak to the professionals at your local pet store. If they cannot help you, that is part of your problem, find someone somewhere else who can.
2007-01-05 00:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Pet stores give refunds on dead fish if you bring in a water sample and your water tests fine.
2. I HATE walmart fish, they always die. I only had 1 walmart fish ever live past 1 mo.
3. Find out when the fish store gets their fish. Mine gets them on Thurs, so I will never buy a fish on Thurs, Fri or Sat. Give them time to recoup from the transfer, and travel.
4. When you buy a new fish. Never, ever put the fish store water into your tank. Scoop the fish out and put them in. Put the bag into the water to slowly adjust the temp in the bag, to the temp in the tank.
5. Buy some stress drops, it will help them with the transition.
6. Keep the tank temp at 72-78 degrees for tropical fish.
7. Make sure the fish you are buying are compatible. IE don't buy an Oscar and mollies, and convicts. etc.
8. Does your tank have an aerator, a filter, and thermometer suitable for your tank size. Do you dechloronize the water, or use distilled water. Is it a brand new tank. all things to consider.
GD LUCK
2007-01-05 03:49:17 · answer #2 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had fish that did that.... I took a sample of water into the pet store and they checked the Ph, and it was off that was why my fish we're dying.... I just had to come home, clean the tank well right down to the rocks and add the water and put in Ph solution.
~~Hope this Helps~~
2007-01-05 02:25:52 · answer #3 · answered by poohetta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't say whether you have an air pump or filter in your tank if this is the case your lucky they last a week your average tropical freshwater temperature is about 26-28 centigrade and you need to cause agitation at the surface to oxygenate the water and if you don't have a filter your water will be polluted.
hope this helps
2007-01-05 02:40:54 · answer #4 · answered by lee p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is something not right with your water. There is good bacteria that you need to have in the water and there is also bad bacteria. Or your ammonia level is getting too high. You need to buy a test kit to find out exactly what the problem is. Make sure your pump is running and with fresh charcoal and filters. Hope this helps.
2007-01-04 23:57:05 · answer #5 · answered by taz7280 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ask where ever u got the fish at they might know. And if they dont you need to go to a vet.... i think vet's should know. Have you been feeding them? Are they fighting each other? Are you feeding the too much(too less)? Is their somehting on your tank killing all of them? I HOPE THIS HELPS BUT IT MIGHT NOT SO SORRY
2007-01-05 02:14:08 · answer #6 · answered by klk17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to change half the water in the tank once a week. there are drops to put in the water to get rid of chlorine, you can try that.
2007-01-05 02:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by Sherry E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
without extra information, i can really wager the component that kills maximum tropical fish is including TOO MANY to a tank, accepted rule is one fish in step with gallon or the water cant cope with it strong success
2016-12-01 20:52:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest testing your water for ph and hardness , also check your filter for proper circulation, i would suggest not buying fish from walmart becusae there fish are sent globaly and this will put alot of stress on your fish
hope i helped!
2007-01-05 01:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by Mikael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be able to tell if the pet shops fish are fine. if the fish show no obvious ailments, and are eating. then its down to your tank environment
2007-01-05 01:25:38 · answer #10 · answered by paul f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋