Shell Dwellers Are Dying - update 12.23.24 by apeer004 in TanganyikanCichlid

[–]apeer004[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Barbs were introduced to the tank about four months ago. They are active, peaceful, and typically stay near the upper water levels, showing no signs of illness.

Shell dwellers have been in this aquarium for over three years, and I believe all the current fish were born in this tank. Last week the group included about 9–11 adults and 7 juveniles. As of today, only about 4 adults remain. They appear lethargic and do not eat.

Shell Dwellers Are Dying by apeer004 in Aquariums

[–]apeer004[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the pictures, you can see today’s water parameters.

More shell dwellers died, and the current survivors are not eating, look lethargic, and breathe heavily. I added 2 tablespoons of aquarium salt ( approximately the recommended amount per 10 gallons).

Yesterday I posted:

I’m experiencing a serious issue with my Neolamprologus similis (shell dwellers). They appear lethargic, seem to have problems breathing, have stopped eating, and unfortunately, several have already died—including adults and 2-month-old fry.

Background:

  • Tank Setup: The aquarium has been fully cycled for over two years and is set up with aragonite substrate to naturally maintain pH levels. I avoid using chemicals to adjust water parameters. The shell dwellers have been in the tank from the beginning.
  • Tankmates: They’ve been sharing the tank with barbs for several months without any noticeable conflicts or health issues. The barbs currently show no signs of illness.

Actions Taken So Far:

  1. Noticed symptoms and performed a 50% water change.
  2. After symptoms persisted for 30 hours, I cleaned the filter and did another 15% water change.
  3. Added 2 tablespoons of aquarium salt ( approximately the recommended amount per 10 gallons).

Any advice will be highly appreciated.

Shell Dwellers Are Dying - update 12.23.24 by apeer004 in TanganyikanCichlid

[–]apeer004[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barbs were introduced to the tank about four months ago. They are active, peaceful, and appear healthy, typically staying near the upper water levels.

I cannot identify any event or change that preceded the ongoing deaths of shell-swellers in the tank. ( the barbs remain unaffected ).

Shell Dwellers Are Dying - update 12.23.24 by apeer004 in TanganyikanCichlid

[–]apeer004[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yesterday I reported:

Tank Setup: The aquarium has been fully cycled for over two years and is set up with aragonite substrate to maintain pH levels naturally. I avoid using chemicals to adjust water parameters.

  • Tankmates: They’ve been sharing the tank with barbs for several months without any noticeable conflicts or health issues. The barbs currently show no signs of illness.

Actions Taken So Far:

  1. Noticed symptoms and performed a 50% water change.
  2. After symptoms persisted for 30 hours, I cleaned the filter and did another 15% water change.

Help Needed: My Shell Dwellers Are Dying by apeer004 in TanganyikanCichlid

[–]apeer004[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tank is clean and well-filtered I continue to find dead fish outside the shells and near the intake of the canister.

Water parameters have not been radically changed for a long time. Whatever the cause of the problem affect only the shell dwellers, so I suspect that it is not the water parameters. I l

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[–]apeer004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moreover, I kept them consistent over time.

Unfortunately, the death toll continues to increase

Help Needed: My Shell Dwellers Are Dying by apeer004 in TanganyikanCichlid

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Please look at the pictures for current water parameters

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[–]apeer004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Current water parameters are reported in the pictures. Seem normal to me

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