i had 4 tinfoil barb and they all died they started to bleed from their gills what could of caused it and i had 2 dwarf gouramis and they were ok
2007-08-07 03:36:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
It could have been caused by water quality like ammonia poisoning.
What is the water quality?
The gourami is a hardy strong fish that can tolerate alot of stress.
Clean the tank 50% weekly to reduce the ammonia and nitrite.
2007-08-07 03:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ammonia is a possibility as is nitrite poisoning, but also on the list of possibilities is a protozoan or or parasite on the affected fishes gills. I would suggest you check your ammonia and nitrites, then watch the gouramis very carefully for any signs of the same thing happening and be ready to treeat with a parasite medication such as Paracide at the first signs of a problem.
MM
2007-08-07 11:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that this was caused by high levels of Ammonia in the water. Get yourself a test kit and check to see what your readings are. Ammonia should be undetectable, any traceable amounts can be fatal to fish.
2007-08-07 10:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by spence1209 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dwarf things attacked them mabey?!?
2007-08-07 10:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋