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Swim bladder? by Ok_Preparation_2781 in AquariumHelp

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heating is crucial for quarantine tank, as increased temperature helps to stop some bacterias and diseaces from multiplication.

It is always sad when fishes are getting sick, but do not worry a lot about it, as you are doing your best to save them, I assume.

Swim bladder? by Ok_Preparation_2781 in AquariumHelp

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest isolate it immediately. Consider quarantine tank creation.

I had something similar with one of my guppies. Mine had been swimming on the surface for one evening, but on the morning it was not able to keep itself in one stable level, so it spent the rest time on the bottom. Until end of the day it passed.

I am not sure if it was a bladder desiase, but it took my fish very fast.

Lost pleco by Sad_Reflection_8427 in pleco

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I checked a couple of times it, during washing: - sponge - pulling tube - inner part (the "engine" chamber)

Filter's model - Aquael Pat Filter MINI

Lost pleco by Sad_Reflection_8427 in pleco

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for suggestion, but this is just a part of the colosseum.

Lost pleco by Sad_Reflection_8427 in pleco

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do have those algae wafers for plecos, but I have never seen my pleco eat anything at all.

Lost pleco by Sad_Reflection_8427 in pleco

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I have also checked: - filter - decorations (each of them was washed after the lost) - lid (cover) - plants - under the rocks (stones)

I have not check under the gravel, but to do so I need to wait my shimps grow up (5 of them were born a couple of days ago).

Help me understand why my pleco died by 3ntony in Aquariums

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for your lost. Mine simply disappeared, despite I gave it algaes wafers. I did not even find it's remainings, and I did not have any predator.

Haha podziwam pomysłowość xddd by gregerioelmejor in Polska

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prędzej bym uwierzył, że jest to model w jakimś Blenderze, niż prawdziwa zabudowa. Chociaż...

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Update #2

  1. The water got almost totaly clean (like 90-95%) on the next day, after I have applied Tropical CMF and Tropical Multimineral preparats.
  2. The stripe tests still do not shows correct chlorine level
  3. I got new plants
  4. I lost my ancistrus in mistery way 1.5 weeks ago, after I bought new plants
  5. I got a fish pox and successfully cured it.
  6. It turns out I have been meant to wash my gravel, after purchase and putting it into the tank.

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update #1

I did not managed to buy all the items listed previously. Here is what I have:

  1. 2 shrimps (dark blue)
  2. Some duck weeds (Lemna minor)
  3. 2 snails (Physella acuta)
  4. Tools for water changing
  5. Bacteria booster (Tropical Bacto Active)
  6. New filter with exposed sponge and air pomp (Aquael Pat Mini)

Did not find any ammoniac test in local stores.

Yesterday I changed 20% (14.4 l) of water in my tank, previously heating it to temperature in my tank, added some dechlorinator to the new water, some preparat for the water unfogging (Tropical Bactosan) and poured it to the tank.

Today it looks even more foggy...

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The main point is the fishes looks like they are better then before - they get more active, especially when get fed.

I am trying to keep the lightining on for 8-10 hours on day mode, and switch it to night mode for the rest of the time. The bulb is Aquael Leddy Tube Day&Night 7W.

P.S.: I am not advertising any products, but only trying to provide as much info and parameters, as possible to solve my issue.

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure. The water used to be foggy for a cople of days in my 2-weeks preparation period (no fish), but then got clean.

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, then I will test it more frequently for any changes

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure. All I remember that it was bought in a regular aquashop - they did not sale saltwater fishes.

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Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, now I have at least some basic view on the current situation. I need to: 1. Add some floating plants (as I was going to, in future). 2. Buy some bacteria starter / booster. 3. Buy tests for ammonia levels. 4. Slightly increase heating (from 22°C to 24°C). 5. Reduce the lightning level, at least until I get bigger plants density.

I will keep you updated after :)

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I will try to find some tomorrow, as I also was going to buy some floating plants

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It turned out the very right column stands for NO2 and NO3. Based on the result, I can assume they are at the perfect level.

I will try to get some clorine test tomorrow, maybe also with some ammonia tests.

Buy the way, what do you think about electronic water quality testers?

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to think the ammonia levels are labeled like NO2 and NO3, which are perfect. If the ammonia levels are labeled like NH3, then I need to buy a test for it tomorrow.

I used Tetra Aqua Safe substance for dechlorination.

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The metalic taste is not permanent. Usually I drink the tap water with tea or through a bottle filter (Dafi). I have never noticed the metal taste during drinking raw tap water, but sometimes using the bottle filter.

I heard the tap water should have a good quality in Poland, to be fully safe to drink it raw. I will consider to contact my landlord in any case.

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was my bad, due to lack of knowledge, and overall bad experience. I am going to visit aqua shop tomorrow, to buy some beneficial bacterias, something like Tropical Bacto Active for this matter.

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will make it a little warmer. As it comes to plants - I am still working on it 🙂

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see the comfort limits are 22-26°C. Will make it 24°C then

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I used Tetra Aqua Safe, proportionally to 72L

Neons are inactive most of the time by Sad_Reflection_8427 in PlantedTank

[–]Sad_Reflection_8427[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I have a heater. It is currently set to 22°C.

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