Fluffypants Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 We bought 10 cardinal tetras on Sunday and found one dead yesterday morning. We have been testing the water regularly and the levels were okay so that's why we got the new fish. Our 2 GBAs are fine and so far (fingers crossed) the remaining tetras are looking okay. Is it just bad luck and something we should get used to, or should we be looking for a cause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 did the fish show any damage? was he being picked on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffypants Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Couldn't see any obvious signs of damage on the fish. They have been hiding out in the plants most of the time but haven't noticed any aggression when they come out to feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 If your ammonia is 0, and its just one fish, I'd point to bad luck and fish stress (cardinals are wild caught). Unfortunately it can be just a part of the hobby at times. Saving the fish is often more expensive than replacement, however normally you get enough warning to visit the pet store or vet if needed to save your little buddies. Sorry for your loss. I just had to put down a Dwarf Gourami with dropsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 How long has your tank been going for? I have a fish book that says that cardinals should be added to a new aquarium 10-12 weeks after first setting it up, this allows the bacteria to get established. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffypants Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 The tank has only been going 4 weeks but the water tests have all been okay so we were given the go ahead to add more fish. I have noticed some sort of algae like thin cob web strands starting to float from the plants. Should I be concerned? The GBAs don't seem to eat it, so I remove it manually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Fish die it happens, if more die then maybe start getting concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meesheelly Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 thats why im not a tetra fan, they always seem to die for no reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 If it was more than one and they started popping off gradually I would be concerned, however, since it is a one off, I wouldn't be overly concerned, there was possibly something wrong with the fish.. maybe internally, maybe the stress of all the changes it has had... just keep an eye on the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffypants Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 So far so good! All the other tetras (including replacement) seem to be doing okay and are starting to get a little more daring. Initally they spent most of the time darting around the back of the plants but now they come out the front when we sit and wait patiently. I had to be extra careful when cleaning out the tank as they lurked around the syphon with no fear at all. I had visions of them disappearing up the tube. Then they had a ball swimming through the fresh water as it was poured in. It's so great to be able to share these funny little moments with fellow fish keepers. My work colleagues don't seem to share my enthusiasm :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me love fishy Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Don't worry each to their own, my work colleagues think I am nuts cos I love my cats and my fish. They just don't get it, so don't worry about them. good luck with your tetras, they are a beautiful coloured fish. I have found that cardinal tetras tend to last longer than neons (good job really considering they cost a bit more) I did manage to gravel siphon a black phantom tetra once, didn't realise he was there, he didn't make it up the tube into the bucket, just got pelted with the flying gravel. I felt so bad for him, but he made it and still lives today . I think they like the siphon hose cos they can see stuff they think is food floating upwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hehe I know what you mean Fluffypants!! One, no infact it was several of my glowlight tetras were getting dangerously close to my siphon last night.. I ended up having to distracting them with food down the other end of the tank :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I sucked up a glowlight to gave me a heart atack lives today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Cardinals do die easily. Dont feel bad because one out of ten died. Cardinals dont like change, and are hard to keep alive at some points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungeon Master Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 that's too bad ones my golden fish died and i didn't bought another cause i was very sad i don't really wonna see that again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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