ive got 3ft aquarium which now has 2 angels,1 plec,9 tiger barbs,1 silver shark, and couple of pearl danios in. got my temp at 26c now. im stryggling with the ph it was 5. i went to buy my fav fish the pictus catfish when the man informed me that it and the rest of my fish will die very soon as my ph is 5 and that my filter has stoped working to. he told me to add 1 teaspoon of bi carbonate of soda for every 1 gallon and recheck. it states 5.5-6now. what do i do add it again till it reaches 7 or what? please help as i really want to go back and get the pictus it was sooooo nice!!
2007-09-02 05:24:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
First of all, you don't have room for a Pictus (with your current fish). Pictus get about 5 inches long, and prefer to be kept in groups. Also, the Tiger Barbs will soon go after your Angelfish's fins. The Silver Shark (also called Bala Sharks) will get about a foot long an need schools as well. I would suggest you get rid of the Tiger Barbs and the Shark, get 5 more Danios (the same kind), and 3 Pictus. Make sure the tank is heavily planted. This will make the Catfish and Angels feel more secure, and more active. To help raise your pH, you can add crushed coral to the filter. Or, you could add calciferous decorations like limestone, marble, or sea shells. This will slowly raise your pH to a stable level at about 6.5-7.0. Email me if you have any questions.
Nosoop4u
2007-09-02 17:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sum advice about your angel fish i wouldnt put it in a tank with tiger barbs and a silver shark chances are they will attack the angel fish i learned that when a done exactly the same.......... gud luck
2007-09-02 14:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by chrisx2k7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋