well i used this cause i have goldfish but i was wondering if it works.i didnt want my other fish to die even though it looks like he is gonna die.how do i know its working?
2007-07-19 05:21:18 · 6 answers · asked by GeorgiaPeach 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
You shouldn't use these chemicals, because usually they are not working
The best way to go is doing a waterchange of 50% right away with a gravel siphon and following up with further partial waterchanges of 25% every 3-4 days until your ammonia levels are back where they belong
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-07-19 07:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, your fish. A large water change is a real good idea.
By large I mean 50% of the water in your tank. Remove half and replace with treated (Stress Coat is a good product here) water or distilled water from the grocer.
Edit: Ignore my distilled water comment, wrong info here!
About this ammonia treatment...
I personally do not use chemicals like this because:
1) Most info I have read claims that by 'locking up' ammonia, the nitrification bacteria cannot consume it and starve.
2) Even though it is supposed to render ammonia safe for fish, it still registers on ammonia tests and there is no way to know if is harmful ammonia, or non-harmful ammonia.
My advice for long-term water quality is this: Assuming that you have a filter which provides biological filtering (You'll know because most filter companies are real proud of this capability) let the ammonia rise to feed the bacteria colonies.
More info on this whole process can be found all over the internet, including here: http://www.firsttankguide.net/cycle.php
2007-07-19 05:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by Jason C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had fantails for years and there seems to be some misconceptions and bad feelings. First off, they are a MASS produced fish and often some are sickly, birth defected or just have a weak immune system. They live a while but then don't last. Don't feel bad about it. Go to a reputable dealer of fish. Don't ever buy fish that are sluggish or seem distressed. Never buy fish from a tank where there are dead fish on the bottom or dying fish in the tank. (That one should be a Duh!)
Top shelf priority....Buy a 5 dollar book on caring for Golds and then do what it says! They are so simple to care for. Looks like your getting some good advice from our friends here. My current Fantails are just growing like weeds and are about 8 months old. They are both the size of golf balls and when I bought them they were the size of your thumb. I have a five gallon aquarium and 2 fish. I wish you the best of luck.
2007-07-23 05:15:32 · answer #3 · answered by Stew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the chemicals really work for an extended period of time. The only real way to remove ammonia without risking water quality is to vacuum the tank gravel.
Nosoop4u
2007-07-19 05:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Jason has the right idea, except he shouldn't be recommending distilled water - distilled water is void of minerals and nutrients that keep fish healthy and stabelize the water. Use dechlorinated tap water.
2007-07-19 06:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no for sure way to know if its working unless you buy an ammonia test kit. this will tell you if your product is working.
2007-07-19 05:31:33 · answer #6 · answered by kdogg91 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋