Moving Fish

[GTS_MAD]

Hi Guys,

i purchested a new tank 2 days ago, tank had been running for 3 years so well matured and tested water and all good ammonaia reading 0ppm,

I have 4 clown loach i wish to transfer into this tank,
Do i put them all accross or do it 1 by 1 as i didnt want to cause a spike,

what is best guys?

 

[GTS_MAD]

any ideas guys?

there are 2x 1" clown loach and 2x2-3" clown loachs

 

[aly_starh]

When the tank came to you was the filter kept in water?
Have you been feeding the filer some ammonia?
Whats in the new tank atm?

 

[GTS_MAD]

well it was running right up until i took it over, filter was kept in tank water all the way home and there are 4 tetras and 3 tiger barbs and 1 small plec.

 

[aly_starh]

I'd say add 2 of them in this week, and then test the water, if all is ok add the last to in the week after.

 

[GTS_MAD]

Ok thanks heres my water readings i take it there ok.

Ammonia - 0ppm

Nitrite - 0ppm

Nitrate - 5ppm

 

[aly_starh]

yup, they seem fine. But, after adding the first 2 Clown Loaches check the stats again, then do a water change of needed.

 

[GTS_MAD]

How long do you generally leave it after adding fish before testing?

 

[aly_starh]

Well, once you have fed them, then maybe 2-3 hours later.