2007-05-23 15:38:51 · 10 answers · asked by arcarsenltrance 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
We really need some more details about what they are doing to give you accurate answers, but I would be willing to bet it's high ammonia if this is a new tank. Check the ammonia if you can and if not try changing 1/2 the water in the tank to see if that will help them. Then have the ammonia checked the next day at a pet shop.
If ammonia doesn't seem to be the problem, we'll need some more details to find the true cause.
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2007-05-23 15:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We need more information to really help you though the best places to start are with water changes and check the temperature. If you have not been doing water changes start changing 10-20% of the water every day for at least a week. Replace the water with similar temperature declorinated water. After a week or so get on a program of 25-50% water changes every other week. I don't know what type of fish you have though almost all tropical fish will survive in 76 degree water. If you are still having problems let us know what type of fish you have and find out what your water hardness and ph are. If you don't know, please let us know what part of the country you are from and if you are on city or well water and some aquarium person should be able to let you know what type of water that area has.
2007-05-23 17:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 22:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by kelchner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The could have a disease that causes them to not want to eat their food. Maybe they don't like the food or are under major shock. Don't change the water suddenly, only take half out when you clean. If you are going to get more fish, you need to get rid of your fish in there now. If you have only had the fish for a short period of time, or the tank for a short period of time, you may want to have a water check by your local pet store.
2007-05-23 15:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the ph. lvl it should be netruel and the temp sould be around 72-84 degrees. And how long have they been like this? What kind of fish are they? Please be more specific.
2007-05-23 15:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by Patrick M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i accidentally unplugged my heater recently and my fish were lethargic and wouldn't even come up to the surface, let alone eat. so i agree about checking the temp right now.
2007-05-23 17:33:10 · answer #6 · answered by casw1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of things, food, maybe the tank temperature, if salt water tank then maybe your salt mixture isnt right.
2007-05-23 15:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by el_guapo2oo2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a pet store and ask. Souns like they're sick
2007-05-23 16:01:48 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ R.I.P Spike ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, check the temp. May be too cool.
2007-05-23 15:43:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like they are dead. sorry
2007-05-23 15:44:15 · answer #10 · answered by teri 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋