The living fish in the tank started to act a little funny, so I decided to change the water in the tank the best I could without relocating the fish. I use chemical additive to help with all the imbalanced city water. They were doing ok for a couple days, but now there swimming around like they have mad fish disease. Can anyone please help with this!!!
2007-03-05 14:29:09 · 7 answers · asked by Joel C 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
You should be changing about 25% of the water weekly along with a gravel vac. Also, when adding water make sure to use a chlorine remover. You don't mention how many and what type of fish you have in your tank, but if you changed most of the water and cleaned the filters too you will probably have to cycle the tank over again.
You may have some high ammonia levels right now, I suggest doing a 30-40% water change and take some of the water you remove to the aquarium shop and have it tested. Most will test it for free. They will let you know what you need to do next.
Good Luck
2007-03-05 15:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by Fish Lover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before I can answer your question, I need to know some more details
Did you consider the following, and if you did, what did you do to you address them?
Process of transporting fish to and from temporary housing.
Process used (including additives) to prepare/clean the existing and temporary tank.
What considerations were made for water temps of both tanks, and how were fish exposed to each tank after transfer(s)?
How old is the established tank?
Are these Tropical, Goldfish, or other type fish?
What is the overall time frame (how long did each step take)?
How long ago were the fish released into home tank?
How are the fish acting? Swimming upside down & sideways??
I will be checking back to this site to see if you have submitted the info. Please keep observing tank so that you can update.
2007-03-05 14:48:57 · answer #2 · answered by peace.katie13 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know that increased activity in fish such as fast swimming and darting is a sign of ammonia poisoning. When I first set up my 10g a couple of my fish began to dart around the tank like they were trying to escape some unknown terror. I found out later that it was ammonia. Look for irritated and red gills, for this is a sign of blood in the gills, which points to high ammonia levels. Try using some Amquel + and some Novaqua + as water additives to eliminate all the harmful things in tapwater and see if there is any improvement.
2007-03-05 14:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jay Bunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fish do the samething...I had 7 gold fish ,but now Im down to four I found out out some like cold water when some like warm water...I clean my tank once a week . I use nothing but water and my fish or doing good...Try not useing any chemicals and when cleaning use nothing but water no soap nothing and see if that will work....Good Luck
2007-03-05 14:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by flyangel1118 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had a 55 gallon tank for years and also use city water, after adding the water safe, and aquarium salt(reduces stress, promotes recovery from diseases) things are usually fine..
have you tried stress coat? what kind of fish do you have? irridescent sharks tend to freak out like they are going to die after tank cleanings, etc, but should be fine...
2007-03-05 14:36:58 · answer #5 · answered by aroot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a new tank? Go to your nearest pet store and get your water tested and have them explain the nitrogen cycle to you.
2007-03-05 14:33:53 · answer #6 · answered by Bluebear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do u mean by mad fish disease?
2007-03-05 14:35:00 · answer #7 · answered by 2Bad4U 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋