i have a fish tank which is a cold water tank therre filter air system but the fishes keep dying i feed them every day and clean regulary but they keep dying help
2007-05-30 09:26:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
the tank is 30 litres and the water is always at a constant tempreture
2007-05-30 09:34:23 · update #1
there r 6 gold fish
2007-05-30 09:43:10 · update #2
Although your tank is small 6 small gold fish will not just die in an 8 gallon tank there is something else wrong with the tank water.
Is your tank cycled? If your tank is not cycled 6 fish will add an increadable amout of waste to an immature biofilter causing ammonia spikes, then nitrite spikes. This could be problem number one.
Are you running a water filter system? Although goldfish can survive without a "filter" system and do every day in bowls around the world, for healthy goldfish a water filter is more important than an air filter system.
When you clean the tank, do you only clean 25% of the water and vac the bottom? Never take all the water out of the tank. this destroys the good bacteria in the tank.
Wat is the temperature of the tank? below 70?
When you buy your fish, only one at a time and over a week apart. Float them for 45 minutes before adding to your tank.
If you feel you have done everything correctly perhaps it isn't you but where you are buying your fish. Walmart is known for fish dieing. Try getting fish from another store. I would suggest however, no more additions to your tank. 6 is maxed and it would be a good Idea to think about upgrading with that any goldies in 8 gallons.
good luck
2007-05-30 18:01:10 · answer #1 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mention an air filter system, but not a water filter system. If you don't have a filter on the tank that would most likely be the cause of the problems.
Another problem you potentially face is space. You said fishes and 30 liters. That's small for even one semi adult goldfish to be honest.
Even with good maintenance and careful feeding your fish are probably having problems with ammonia build up in the tank. Either test the water or have it tested at a pet store. If that is the case water changes to lower the ammonia levels until the tank cycles will be the best option. As well as adding a powered water filter if you don't have one.
MM
2007-05-30 09:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How big is the tank and how many fish have you tried keeping in there? For goldfish, it's recommended to have a minimum of 15 gallons per goldfish. So for at least 2, you need a minimum of a 30 gallon filtered tank.....otherwise, the water quality gets poor very quickly, which would kill them.
EDIT: 30 L is the equivalent of about 8 US gallons, you're tank's too small for one goldfish really. That's most likely what the problem is. Try a different fish like guppies or something that stays small like that. And I would only add about 3 or 4 tops to the tank. The guppies should be able to handle the temperatures as well, especially if it's constant.
2007-05-30 09:31:51 · answer #3 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
countless components play an element in this, over feeding,, over stocking related to quantity of water on your tank and sort of fish in it. truly goldfish as they pooh plenty and want a larger tank, a minimum of 10 gallons consistent with fish. If the tank has no longer totally cycled it might desire to be a bacterial bloom.
2016-10-09 03:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by wisniowski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your tank is way too small! It would be fine for one medium goldfish if you change 10% of the water every single day. Don't worry about water temperature as goldfish can live in water down to freezing. Make sure you have a bio type of filter and don't over feed. It is easy to over feed but next to impossible to under feed.
2007-05-30 10:15:47 · answer #5 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I use a water conditioner, as well as a de-chlorinating chemical. I have kept 2 fan tails, and an algae eater, in a 30 gallon tank for years with no problems.
2007-05-30 09:35:32 · answer #6 · answered by porcelina_68 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have chlorine in your water...you need to get a water conditioner that neutralizes the chlorine.
And remember to NOT overfeed.
*You overfeed a tank...not the fish
2007-05-30 09:45:39 · answer #7 · answered by Teri 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try warm water... if the water is too cold then there won't be enough heat for the poor fish to live.
try that and if that doesn't work, ask a pet store fish specialist... they can help.
2007-05-30 09:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by beaglepuppylove 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you add any chemicals to your tank? Or do you just use plain water?
2007-05-30 09:32:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're over stocked. That's too many goldfish. Try keeping just two.
2007-05-30 11:26:29 · answer #10 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋