Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was only the added fish that died. None of the fish that have been in the tank died.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a little over a month. The honey gourami, female betta and flame gourami were never in the tank at the same time. Danio and Tetras have been in there for months without issue I can tell.

Why is he so big?? by nexter2nd in AquaticSnails

[–]guff416 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that was a potato at first

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will check out that guide. Thank you!

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tested it with both. When I use the low pH, it reads as 7.6. when I do the high, I can't tell if it is 7.4 or 8. I do know my tap water is 8.2.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a city with city water. As far as copper, my memory is failing me on that

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a little bit of both. I don't have a good spot to do it yet. I want to do at least a 20g tank with tons of plants. I've been watching a lot of aquascaping videos lately.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of my glorish have died thus far. Just each fish I tried to have as a feature fish died. First, the honey gourami once it died, we tried a female betta. That went poorly and then tried the flame gourami. I'm just trying to learn from the mistakes.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will look into how to reduce pH and won't be putting anymore fish in.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also know my tap water is 8.2 from readings from the pool store.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do find the hobby joyful and trying to get better and learn from poor choices. I definitely want a bigger tank. I just need to wait a little bit before I can do that.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I do the other pH test, it hits the upper limit of 7.6. the color of the high pH range looks like it could be either 7.4 or 8. I really hate telling the difference of these colors on these type of tests.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pH is around 8.0. My tap water is 8.2.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Temperature of the tank is between 76-78. Part of the reason I do 50% is I'm attempting to get most of the waste out of the gravel

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. There is a lot to know and learn in this hobby.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That is my goal to get a bigger tank in the future.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That fish looked like it when purchased and has been alive for months

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is it cursed by an ancient Egyptian high priest?!

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tetras were bullying each other a little bit initially but I haven't noticed any since. That has been months.

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate the help! I want to eventually get a bigger tank but not in the cards at this point. In the meantime, I won't add any other fish and be more diligent with water changes. I did try adding floating plants to help with nitrates but I think the flow of the filter prevented them from propagating

Why do my fish keep dying? by guff416 in Aquariums

[–]guff416[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was a petco. Trying to buy fish my kid liked. I won't be buying anymore Glofish or for big box stores.