Dead Fish.

[Brett]

Hey. Its been just over a week since I have bought my fish. I bought 4 Serpae Tetras and 2 Black Mollies. Just this morning, I woke up to find one of my Black Mollies dead, and wrapped partway around the filter. Is it normal for fish to die in just 2 weeks? I just had got a new tank, does it have to be broken in a bit? I would appreciate replies.


EDIT: Urgh. I was just reading a thing on the internet. I think my fish might have the disease called "Ich" The fish that died had swollen, white gills. I thought something might be wrong with it, but wasnt sure. Also, I read you need a bit of salt in the water. I didnt put any in, and won't because of my Tetras.

 

[ImperfectFaerie]

Did you cycle your tank before putting the fish in? Mollies I believe do need some salt, though the tetras probably don't (I don't think)

 

[TerraDreamer]

Are you sure it's ich? What is your water like, have you tested it? Do your other fish display symptoms (small white spots like salt crystals on fins and bodies) of ich? Once a fish dies it decomposes very quickly, this is why I ask if you're certain it was actually ich. This being a new tank, you should test your water for excess ammonia.

 

[erk628]

You have already asked this question in the brackish setion and we have already answered you question, I suggest you read what we wrote and do what we suggested.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=174637