r.w.girard
Fish Crazy
In my 10 gallon planted tank, I had two otocinclus [my third having died]. They were in the tank for about two weeks so we added a third and a betta a few days ago. The betta is pretty aggressive but I don't think it is harassing them. The new otocinclus looks fine but the other two have gone pale, almost translucent and their gills are pretty red. But their bellies seem full [but not bloated]. They have never done much, most stay in one place but have been more active since the third was added. But when frightened they still zip around, which is to say no unusual lethargy that I can tell.
The water is fine: 25-30% change the day before the new fish were added, little/no ammonia, no nitrites, few nitrates.
The only other thing that I can think of is that I "refreshed" my seachem purigen bag and put it back in the tank yesterday. Used bleach as one must but I rinsed it out well and treated it for chlorine. And while that could have something to do with the rest of my fish seem fine [including the new otocinclus!].
What could be happening? Any ideas?
The water is fine: 25-30% change the day before the new fish were added, little/no ammonia, no nitrites, few nitrates.
The only other thing that I can think of is that I "refreshed" my seachem purigen bag and put it back in the tank yesterday. Used bleach as one must but I rinsed it out well and treated it for chlorine. And while that could have something to do with the rest of my fish seem fine [including the new otocinclus!].
What could be happening? Any ideas?