Straps Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I have a tank containing only Bristlenoses, these are behaving in a peculiar manner ; hanging on the glass and shimmying their bodies, racing to the surface and gulping air. Some have a red appearance around their mouths. We have checked the PH. OK. Nitrites, up very slightly. Ammonia, OK. Furniture in tank, Heater (23deg) 1 piece of wood, 2 pieces of schist rock sitting on a couple of smaller stones, 2 sponge filters. The aireating of the tank seems to be adequate. If anyone has any ideas about the problem, I'd be happy to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 How long has your tank been set up? Have you done water changes lately? If so, how much? When was the last time you gave the tank a clean? If so, how did you do that? Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straps Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 The tank has been set up about two months. Water changed four days ago, about 25%. Bottom of the tank siphoned when necessary to remove debris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 What is the ammonia reading, and not okay Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straps Posted July 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 The Ammonia reading is clear, any more ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 they're testing you. If they think you are nuts they will call arcam institution and get you to join the joker :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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