Guppy Emergency

[myst2377]

My 2yo got into Vicks Vapor Rub cream, and put a decent amount into my 30g tank. As soon as I seen what had happened (within 5 mins) I quickly removed all fish into stable water. I cleaned the whole tank with hot water, rinsed the tank repeatedly, also cleaned all the plants, pump, and decorations with hot water. I'm pretty sure I got it all, and I've refilled the tank, added stess enzyme, a new filter, and air rater. The fish are currently in a very small container, I'm wondering if I could put them back in their tank,and what the chances are of fatalities.

 

[WILDER]

Have you touched the filter sponges.

Match temp, and ph before adding the fish back to main tank.
Add some fresh black carbon to filter and filter floss.

 

[myst2377]

I did thoroughly clean out the sponges also. I checked chemicals, everything was a normal range, ph was 7.2 which is what it was 2 days ago when I did the 10% weekly water change. I added the fish back last night after about 2 hrs of just letting the tank just filter. My fish all seem ok this morning. One of the baby fry I had just added yesterday did succumb to the chemicals though.

 

[myst2377]

Just an update for anyone who's wondering, it's now been over 24 hours since the incident, and so far, all my fish seem to be doing fine. Eating and swimming normally. So I've got my fingers crossed that they will be fine.

 

[Pixietina]

Guppies are hardy little monsters
i had a nitrite spike a few months back the guppies where fine the tetras were wiped out however glad too hear they are all ok

 

[WILDER]

Did you clean the sponges in tank water, or tap water.
As if tap you have destroyed the beneifical bacteria and the tank will have to cycle again.

Sorry about the little fry.
Bless him.
R.I.P.

Thanks for the update.

 

[myst2377]

No I used stock water I had that has been sitting little over a week or so. So I don't think I killed the bacteria.

I also have 4 Neon Tetra who don't seem to be suffering either. I really can't wait to get a bigger tank with a good that I can child lock.

 

[WILDER]

Thanks for the update.

Just keep a close eye on your water stats.
Good Luck.