January 31, 201016 yr comment_352713 I have had 4 (2 black neon and 2 black widows) fish die in the last 2 days and there are afew fish (more black widows a blue ram, Kuhli loach and more) looking very unhappy. i do water changes and test the water offen. just done a water change and tests but it seems to be fine but its not looking good at this stage, any ideas on what could be happing? or what i could do? all swimming very slow and i can pretty much pick them up if i wanted to Report
January 31, 201016 yr comment_352717 Can you give us a few water test results, ph and the temp of the water as well? Tank size filtratration? Where do you get your water from - I only ask because in some areas when it rains a lot and there is a chance of seepage into the water system the council will add chemicals into the water. Report
January 31, 201016 yr Author comment_352721 Ph is at 7.0 Ammonia is about 0.25 - 0.50 temp is 24.7 atm 150l tank with a sunsun external filter suitable up to 250l tank at 1000l a hour Report
January 31, 201016 yr comment_352745 How long has the tank been running? A mature tank should have 0.00 Ammonia. I'd do another water change to bring that down some more. Report
January 31, 201016 yr comment_352748 Didn't mention if you have an air pump or if the temps have been stable. Report
January 31, 201016 yr Author comment_352750 Yeah i do have a air pump. Ive had the tank running for about 7months now. How can i get rid of the ammonia? i have ammo chips in the filter Report
January 31, 201016 yr Author comment_352751 Sorry temp is the same. just had a good look and it looks like some of the fish fins a torn/split. is there a fin rot disease they could have? Report
January 31, 201016 yr comment_352757 Hi spaceman. How often do you do water changes? How can i get rid of the ammonia? With water changes is there a fin rot disease they could have? Yes, usually caused by imperfect water conditions but often easily fixed. Report
January 31, 201016 yr Author comment_352770 I do it every 2 weeks, i did 1 last weekend and again today. I add treatment when i do it aswell. I added melafix earlier and they have picked up abit. hope it helps. Anything esle i could do? Report
January 31, 201016 yr comment_352777 Hi. You could increase the water changes perhaps. I try to do a 30%+ every week. What's the 'treatment' you add? The Melafix will help Report
January 31, 201016 yr comment_352786 How many fish in total do you have and in what sized tank? Report
January 31, 201016 yr comment_352788 stress coat and stress zyme If you want to ease the strain on your wallet you can stop using these. I never do. We're extremely lucky in Christchurch, our water is the best in the country IMO Report
February 1, 201016 yr Author comment_352943 sweet thanks. iits a 150l tank and have about 13 or so fish left! another 8 died today!!!! Report
February 1, 201016 yr comment_352979 Hi. Sorry to hear that they're still dropping off. Is there still detectable ammonia? Report
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