In my tank i have 4 platies, 6 neon tetras, 2 ballon molies, 2 harlequin rasboras, 2 golden barbs and i had 1 algae eater. I went to pet shop and i buyed a algae eater but later on that day it died could it be my ph levels or the temperature what? Thanks.
Algae Eater Dead?
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your ammonia could be too high due to havong new fish in the aquarium. Thats why you only add a couple at a time. The nitrite levels also could have gone up.
Both of these are toxic to fish. Get the water checked and if they are fine then the fish was proberbly ill whne you got it. The shop should replace it for you if it died within 24 hours of purchase. some are 48 hours.
Hope this helps
random919
Both of these are toxic to fish. Get the water checked and if they are fine then the fish was proberbly ill whne you got it. The shop should replace it for you if it died within 24 hours of purchase. some are 48 hours.
Hope this helps
random919
How big is your tank & did you cycle the filter before adding fish?
Have you got a kit to test your water for ammonia & nitrites.
If not, ask the shop to test it & give you the numbers so we can help
Also what kind of algae eater was it, some are quite sensitive when introduced to new tank.
In the meantime, I suggest you do at least a 25% water change
Have you got a kit to test your water for ammonia & nitrites.
If not, ask the shop to test it & give you the numbers so we can help
Also what kind of algae eater was it, some are quite sensitive when introduced to new tank.
In the meantime, I suggest you do at least a 25% water change
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How'd you cycle it?
It was most likely either a Chinese algae eater or an otocinclus if it was green.
It was most likely either a Chinese algae eater or an otocinclus if it was green.
I don't want to appear like I am giving you a telling off and I apologise if this comes across as anything but someone trying to help, but you really need to check out the fish you are introducing to your tank before you buy them - see what you like, come and do research on their suitability and then if they are compatible with your existing fish and your water parameters, and you have the space (which I think we have established you don't really at the moment) you can go back and buy them. Smart phones mean you don't even have to leave the store to do it!
Something that is small and green could well end up growing over a foot in length - don't think that the fish store will try and stop you from making a mistake like that! The number of people with tankbusting common plecos in 2ft tanks is depressing.
Honestly there is no need - as I said it wasn't a telling advice merely friendly advice from someone who has already made these mistakes!
You will find a lot of great info on these forums so I advise you to take a look around (definitely try the 'Your New Freshwater Tank' section and the sticky topics in there) and soon you'll wonder how you coped without it!Similar threads
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