3 dead neons and 1 dead platty

[WILDER]

Test the ph of the bag when you get home, then climitise them gradually to your ph, doing it very slowly adding abit of water, if there is a big difference in ph it can take many hours, you have to keep adding the water slowly, then keeping testing the ph till it matches your tank..

 

[newland]

The main problem i get is once the bag has been opened it then colappeses in on itself. I always think its going to sufficate the fish.

 

[WILDER]

Do you have a bucket or big jug as i find that better as you don't really wan't to be putting the lfs water into your tank, can be full of nasties.

 

[newland]

Thats a good idea.

I do have a cut off 2 litre bottle. I'll add them into that next time and then aclimitate them slowly.

How long can they last in that water with no oxygen, no heater and no filter?

 

[WILDER]

They will be ok but you have to keep an eye on the temp, i usually do it in the sink putting some water in the sink, and keeping a close eye on the temp.

 

[newland]

I'll have to see if i can get a pot to sit in the water so the temperature will stay constant.

 

[WILDER]

Good luck with your next purchase.

 

[newland]

cheers