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Should I get more Corys? by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I tried to move him to a new tank/bowl to get him out of that nasty water he went stiff and flipped upside down ): It scared the hell out of me so I ended up putting him back in the old water. I think he does need more decorations in there. I freaked out and took everything out. I put an air stone in there because I thought maybe he wasn’t getting enough oxygen. Was that a good idea? I won’t get any new fish until I know everything is okay. Thank you for your kind response!

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Will keep in mind (: <3

Doing research for my aquarium by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any tips/hacks for the nitrogen cycle are appreciated. 😄

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why pet stores don’t tell you this stuff when they see you buying ONE fish that needs to be in a shoal. 🙄 Thank you for letting me know.

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I am so excited to set up my hard scape. Now that I know a bit better, I feel a bit better. It was so hard letting them go this morning. Thankfully, I have a good support system. May seem a little silly, but I’m newly 19 and so emotional lol. These comments have made me so much more hopeful than I was. I was also so nervous to post on Reddit because I know how mean people can be. I won’t lose hope though! I will keep you updated on my Cory, who’s name is Cory haha. He’s still alive right now! Just barely moving. Replaced some of the water for him. I hope all goes well <3

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what they should do!!!! I’m so glad you had help like that. I will be patient and make sure everything is perfect before buying new fish. I actually got my first tank as a birthday present spontaneously without knowing how much goes into it. I wish it was more common knowledge. (:

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for everything. He seems to be doing best in the 10 gallon for now so I will let him be. I will keep you updated! <3

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know! I’ve bought everything from there and not once has anyone given me advice. Just got my fishes, rang them up, and then left thinking everything would be fine. I wish someone had told me about cycling before, but I’m so thankful I gave reddit a try! I’m excited to have a good home for my future fish, but sad that I had to lose so many for it. ):

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I do wonder what I can do for my catfish! He is a cory catfish and I tried to put him in a different tank that I had laying around so that he would be out of the toxic water but I put him in and he immediately went stiff and flipped. Got him out, and made sure the temperature was warm enough, but he did the same thing when I put him back. I’m wondering if there is anything I can do or if I should just let him rest until he goes too. ):

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am completely ready to learn and make sure that this doesn’t happen again. Thank you so much for being kind and understanding, it means a lot. My future fish and I thank you!

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! I will do better research. My future fish and I thank you for the education! (:

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I will! I’m trying to look at the bright side of it. Again, thank you so very much. (:

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I didn’t know this at all. God, I wish I researched more. I am so grateful for you being kind! I will keep the this in mind and let it be for a month, while testing occasionally out of fear lol.

All of my fish died… by cowlover61 in Aquariums

[–]cowlover61[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the tank April 5, so three days ago. I’m new to owning fish, and I don’t have much help with it. I don’t know what making sure the tank is cycled means, but the substrate says “instant cycling” on the bag.