ive had a few angel fish and some tiger fish and they all died..the bigger ones last a few more days than the small ones.idk if it is the tank temp cause i dont have a heater but there is also a suckerfish in the and he survives it all....i think it is because the tank might be too cold but i would love some other suggestions...ty
2007-04-12 13:15:36 · 10 answers · asked by thedoorman00 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I work as a pet specialist at Petsmart so hear this question all the time. First of all, tropical fish need a heater. The temp must be around 78-82 for your fish. You may get away with it if you keep your house really, really hot, but most likely the temp in your tank is only good for goldfish and bettas. Plecos and other algae eaters are very hardy so can do alright for a while, but be careful as he may give up suddenly. Second, get your water tested. Petsmart gives free water testing. Bring a bagie or tuberware with water in it. The petsmart associate will be able to tell you if your nitrates, ammonia, or anything else are off. Remember not to get too many fish for your tank or more then three at a time. Ammonia is a huge problem and overcrowding your tank will kill them for sure. The general rule is 1 gallon for every inch of ADULT fish. When you buy fish, look at the tag or ask an associate how large the fish will grow. While you are there, get a heater. :) Hope this helped!
2007-04-12 13:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by Erica M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
do not ever replace all the water at one time when you clean the tank and don't think you have to sterilize it. All you need to do is get a "vacuum attachment to a hose from the pet store (ask for it, they'll know what you mean) and just suck out the poop and uneaten food once a month (about 1/4 of the tank) and replace the water with good clean water with chlorine remover added (you also need a heater and a thermometer). Think of your fish tank as a sewage treatment plant...the microbes that break down poop and uneaten food are necessary, but you need to limit the amount of them by feeding only what your fish will eat in 2 minutes (feed them twice a day, but don't overfeed them). Good luck
2007-04-12 13:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're right...sorry :( Plecos (if that's what you're referring to as a suckerfish) have a wide variety of temps they can adjust to. People have kept them in coldwater goldfish tanks.
Angel fish are delicate to begin with and need 75 - 86% to live. When being acclimated to a tank though, a steep temperature drop from what they were used to in the store will cause them to go into shock and die.
If by tiger fish, you mean the Siamese tiger fish, they also need 76 - 80% PLUS they need brackish water (salted...but not quite saltwater). They're also carnivores and need live foods. It's hard to get them to acclimate to even frozen or dried foods. They aren't recommended for novice aquarists because they are so hard to raise and they are very aggressive.
Also...you don't mention tank size or your water parameters. Plecos can get to be 2 feet long and are VERY messy and hard on your water cleanliness. Tigers should be in a 75 - 90 gallon tank because of their size and activity level. Angels need a minimum of 20 gallons for one, but they want tall tanks as opposed to the long tanks of the tiger fish.
2007-04-12 13:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Barb R 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
we favor to allure to close somewhat better to assist. What length tank are they in? How large is the goldfish? Whats the water parameters like? Ammonia? Nitrite? what type of fish died? How frequently do you sparkling your tank? Goldfish create quite some ammonia, if the tanks been set up for a lengthy time period and doesnt have sufficient filtration or is too small or you dont sparkling the gravel or substitute the water or overfeed, probability is there became too a lot ammonia in the tank or they were eaten
2016-11-23 15:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your tank is cold. These guys are tropical fish,
and they need warm water. invest in a heater, they are cheaper than having to keep replacing your fish.
2007-04-12 13:23:47 · answer #5 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
first question: do you have a pump with filter?
tiger fish , if i not wrong you mean tiger barb, this fish is agrresive and will attack most fish, try not to mix with other.
suckerfish feed on algue etc.... they do not require any attention, they just do their job " try to clean " as much as they can -high survivor rate
2007-04-12 16:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by Cher c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should look into getting pH and ammonia test strips. They tell you how the water is. you could also ask the pet store. if you go to a specialized shop they are very helpful and usually can answer questions pretty accuratly.
2007-04-12 13:24:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the PH. You can buy a PH tester at your local pet store. Actually, get a whole water testing kit.
2007-04-12 14:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by neophan2002 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Poor water conditions. Your tank is not cycled.
http://www.hagen.com/pdf/aquatic/bag.pdf
http://www2.tetra.de/tet_internet_import/import_data/The%20fascination%20of%20aquariums_GB_2006_T062048.pdf
Here two good free books.
2007-04-12 14:19:09 · answer #9 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
gee baby the charcoal is waiting... kidding
2007-04-12 13:23:53 · answer #10 · answered by pinkbullet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋