I have a 60L tank - simple ... tank, fluval filter, heater, pebbles, 3 shells - been going for 5 weeks.
Cycled for 10 days, added 6 neon tetras (Bought at local garden centre), all seemed fine.
Left it for 8 days before I bought 5 Sailfin mollies (bought from Pet's at home) 1 1/2 weeks ago.
Also added that day an aerator and two plastic plants.
On the day of buying, one died (could only diagnose it as stress).
Following day, another followed suit.
I had the water tested but other than a slightly 'uncomfortable' water quality associated to a new set-up, all was fine.
I have delayed adjusting anything in the tank to allow it to settle with the exception of building the bacteria in the tank with 'Nutrafin - cycle'.
I have done weekly water changes (approx 10-15%), used 'Easybalance' and used the Nutrafin - Cycle as per the instructions.
Today, I noticed white-spot on one of my Mollies (the male) so bought some medicine. Added it as per instructions on bottle.
2-3 hours later, I spot the Male Molly virtually dead ... upside down, gasping ... almost gone. It died within 10 minutes.
Does anyone have any idea what might have happened ?
The only thing I can think of is the medication for the White Spot but the other fish appear fine.
Last week, one of the mollies gave birth to a few babies (I have them in the same tank in a nursing enclosure (3 survived)) and they are thriving in the tank.
If there is something wrong with the water, the other fish show no ill signs and the babies have survived this mystery problem.
I'm completely stumped and until I can solve it, I'm very reluctant to continue keeping fish - I don't want any others to suffer.
Please help !
Cycled for 10 days, added 6 neon tetras (Bought at local garden centre), all seemed fine.
Left it for 8 days before I bought 5 Sailfin mollies (bought from Pet's at home) 1 1/2 weeks ago.
Also added that day an aerator and two plastic plants.
On the day of buying, one died (could only diagnose it as stress).
Following day, another followed suit.
I had the water tested but other than a slightly 'uncomfortable' water quality associated to a new set-up, all was fine.
I have delayed adjusting anything in the tank to allow it to settle with the exception of building the bacteria in the tank with 'Nutrafin - cycle'.
I have done weekly water changes (approx 10-15%), used 'Easybalance' and used the Nutrafin - Cycle as per the instructions.
Today, I noticed white-spot on one of my Mollies (the male) so bought some medicine. Added it as per instructions on bottle.
2-3 hours later, I spot the Male Molly virtually dead ... upside down, gasping ... almost gone. It died within 10 minutes.
Does anyone have any idea what might have happened ?
The only thing I can think of is the medication for the White Spot but the other fish appear fine.
Last week, one of the mollies gave birth to a few babies (I have them in the same tank in a nursing enclosure (3 survived)) and they are thriving in the tank.
If there is something wrong with the water, the other fish show no ill signs and the babies have survived this mystery problem.
I'm completely stumped and until I can solve it, I'm very reluctant to continue keeping fish - I don't want any others to suffer.
Please help !