johnny walker Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 my crayfish keeps on going on his back what does it mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 water changes? oxygen content of water low? not enough flow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 He has you well trained and likes to see you run around in a panic when he flips over? Seriously though, how long have you had it and what is your setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 All of the above plus: Chlorine removes and other water additives can be toxic. Is it stiff? Legs outstretched but in a naturalish posture, and stiff? Sign of massive stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny walker Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 okay thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Its sleeping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny walker Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Hi, my inanga just died today!!!!!!!!!! My fish tank is 40x30 with a elite stingray filter and rocks, plants and gravel i bought. Could you please tell why this is happening. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Do a full water parameter test so we can help you better. Animates / HFF should be able to do water tests if they are close to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Any symptoms before the fish died? How is he crayfish going? You have given use extremely little information, which makes it hard to suggest anything. The vast majority of aquarium problems, especially with new tanks, are about cycling and water quality. Definitely get your water tested, but I recommend scooping out a jar of water to test, doing a water change and THEN test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny walker Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 the crayfish is good now and the ph is fine and we dont know why the inanga died but i did have it for over a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 The pH is unlikely to have much effect on most natives. The range that they are found in is tremendous. (Something like pH3-8 for giant kokopu!) With native pH testing is more of a curiosity than anything. What is FAR more important are the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels. Inanga can die in captivity from being egg-bound. It is the wrong time of year for that, and it should have a distended abdomen if that was the case. They have been known to live 3-5 years in captivity (one year in the wild, dying after spawning). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny walker Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 ok im curious now :-? thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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