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I was told by "Wilder" to repost this to the Cichlid forum. Originally posted under "Fish Emergency"
As of this morning (10/26) the fish is still alive. the behaviour hasn't changed.
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Tank size: 36 Bowfront
pH: about 6.5
ammonia: test kit doesn't have this compound
nitrite: 0
nitrate: about 40ppm
kH: don't know what this is
gH: don't know what this is
tank temp: 80F
hardness: 120ppm
alkalinity:between 0 and 40ppm
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): For past 2-3 days jewel cichlid has been barely moving. It remains in a nearly vertical position. the tail never moves; in fact, the tail fins appear compressed like they were "glued together." It also appears to be "gasping." The other fish in the tank are not exhibiting these symptoms. I have had them all approximately 4 months.
Volume and Frequency of water changes: I have been changing my water usually every week on Saturdays. I change a minimum of 25%, but the last water change (yesterday) was closer to 50% because of this fish's lack of activity.
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: I was adding aquarium salt, EasyBalance (with Nitraban!) from Tetra, & Tap Water conditioner. I have since stopped adding salt because my last water hardness test showed about 180ppm.
Tank inhabitants: 1. Jewel cichlid; 2. Electric yellow cichlid; 3. Red Empress cichlid; 4. Clown Pleco; 5. Bristlenose Pleco; 6. a camouflage patterned cichlid that was in an assorted cichlid tank. All of them are approximately 2 inches long, except the Bristlenose. He's about 3 inches.
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): none
Exposure to chemicals: None that I'm aware of.
Digital photo (include if possible): I'll have to submit this at a later time. he's under a rock in the back of the tank.
As of this morning (10/26) the fish is still alive. the behaviour hasn't changed.
Request Help
Tank size: 36 Bowfront
pH: about 6.5
ammonia: test kit doesn't have this compound
nitrite: 0
nitrate: about 40ppm
kH: don't know what this is
gH: don't know what this is
tank temp: 80F
hardness: 120ppm
alkalinity:between 0 and 40ppm
Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): For past 2-3 days jewel cichlid has been barely moving. It remains in a nearly vertical position. the tail never moves; in fact, the tail fins appear compressed like they were "glued together." It also appears to be "gasping." The other fish in the tank are not exhibiting these symptoms. I have had them all approximately 4 months.
Volume and Frequency of water changes: I have been changing my water usually every week on Saturdays. I change a minimum of 25%, but the last water change (yesterday) was closer to 50% because of this fish's lack of activity.
Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: I was adding aquarium salt, EasyBalance (with Nitraban!) from Tetra, & Tap Water conditioner. I have since stopped adding salt because my last water hardness test showed about 180ppm.
Tank inhabitants: 1. Jewel cichlid; 2. Electric yellow cichlid; 3. Red Empress cichlid; 4. Clown Pleco; 5. Bristlenose Pleco; 6. a camouflage patterned cichlid that was in an assorted cichlid tank. All of them are approximately 2 inches long, except the Bristlenose. He's about 3 inches.
Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): none
Exposure to chemicals: None that I'm aware of.
Digital photo (include if possible): I'll have to submit this at a later time. he's under a rock in the back of the tank.
