Okay Something Is Wrong

[omega59]

i'm still confused on what to do with the tank, i will keep the fry in the other tank for now untill they get biger, then i'll drop them in it. till then this tank will remain empty.

 

[rdd1952]

If you are going to leave it emply, I would break it down and do a thorough cleaning to hopefully, remove any thing that may be causing a problem. And if you only plan to use it as a fry tank, I would forget the substrate and decorations.

 

[Tolak]

Setting up a brand new tank is one of the few situations where I will run carbon for a few days. Aquariums are made by macines now, machines need oiling, and are often cleaned with solvents. Some of these things can be left in a new tank, being petroleum based they don't rinse off easily, and can slowly leach in to your water. Use a water conditioner that deals with heavy metals as well, once again, residue from the manufacturing process.

 

[omega59]

i striped it totally down cleaned the tank out with soap and did a super wash downw ith extreme hot water, did the same with filter.
the remainder 3 fry seem to be doing very well in the other tank now

the tank smells like glue and vinager still i dunno if this is harming the fish and the cause, but i did wash it down well.

 

[WILDER]

If the tank smell of glue and vinegar there was your answer.
Poor fish.
I would let the tank dry out for a few days, sounds liike the silcone hasnt dried properly.

 

[omega59]

yeah i think you are right, when do you think i can resume using it again??

 

[omega59]

okay my fry are dying even in the 20gal tank, what is the problem now???

 

[WILDER]

Do you mean the fry from the 10 gallons that you transferred to the main tank.
Or other fry?

 

[omega59]

yes the fry i strnsfered from the 10gal

 

[WILDER]

The damage could of already been done.
The toxin probably in the fish blood stream, not much to be done I'm afraid so sorry.

 

[omega59]

okay, the tank has been sitting on the stand empty for a few days now, do you think it is safe to add other fish to it??

 

[WILDER]

If there no smell and you think its ok it should be fine.
Good luck.