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Eustace · 02-08-2005, 06:06 AM

You are really going the wrong way on a one way street.

Your fish might not be that happy fromn being transported, so keep that in mind.

Firstly, you want to have your three N's on 0.

Secondly, any Ammonia spikes you have, water change is the key. With such a high ammonia level which you had we are talking around 50%, stirring up the gravel, and removing algea in the process. Not only will this rid you of your ammonia problem but also bring a breath of fresh air to your fish.

Another reason i'd suggest such a large water change is to remove those chemicals you've added. A word or warning, do not use chemicals. Only exception to this will be as medications, and even then it's only White Spot you should stock up on. Sure some chemicals might bring down ammonia slightly, but not entirely. It's a temporary solution. You need to fight the source. This could be fish waste from your larger fish (in this case weekly water changes is a must), overfeeding, dead plants, dead fish, etc. You need to remove anything from the gravel or filter that might be rotting.

Chemicals being added may benefit short term, but nothing more. All constant chemical adding will do is build up Osmotic pressure, which will inevertably result in Osmotic stress for your fish, possibly leading them to death.

Like I said, the only exception for having chemicals is Whit Spot Treatment. The rest can be done alternatively. Fit rot, Snail control, Green away, etc, all of them.

Your fish will be alot happier after this water change.

(Note: I'm not including De-Chlorinator)

02-08-2005, 06:06 AM	#8
Eustace Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7	Re: fish dying You are really going the wrong way on a one way street. Your fish might not be that happy fromn being transported, so keep that in mind. Firstly, you want to have your three N's on 0. Secondly, any Ammonia spikes you have, water change is the key. With such a high ammonia level which you had we are talking around 50%, stirring up the gravel, and removing algea in the process. Not only will this rid you of your ammonia problem but also bring a breath of fresh air to your fish. Another reason i'd suggest such a large water change is to remove those chemicals you've added. A word or warning, do not use chemicals. Only exception to this will be as medications, and even then it's only White Spot you should stock up on. Sure some chemicals might bring down ammonia slightly, but not entirely. It's a temporary solution. You need to fight the source. This could be fish waste from your larger fish (in this case weekly water changes is a must), overfeeding, dead plants, dead fish, etc. You need to remove anything from the gravel or filter that might be rotting. Chemicals being added may benefit short term, but nothing more. All constant chemical adding will do is build up Osmotic pressure, which will inevertably result in Osmotic stress for your fish, possibly leading them to death. Like I said, the only exception for having chemicals is Whit Spot Treatment. The rest can be done alternatively. Fit rot, Snail control, Green away, etc, all of them. Your fish will be alot happier after this water change. (Note: I'm not including De-Chlorinator)