I added some lifeguard to my tank as when i got home last night my killies were acting and looking odd. Some had dark backs with lots of light spots under it, and one was huddled at the bottom of the stalks/roots of a plant with a couple others huddles and sitting on the bottom with them. Since killies do not usually sit on the bottom, or huddle together i medicated them. Could my fish moving the other day be too much stress on them?
sick killies?
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, Nov 10 2009 12:25 AM
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Posted 10 November 2009 - 07:00 PM
FirstChAoS,
It's possible that the move was too much for them. It sounds like you added them to a new tank?? If possible, it may not have been a good idea to add the Lifeguard. From the Jungle website:
Brian
It's possible that the move was too much for them. It sounds like you added them to a new tank?? If possible, it may not have been a good idea to add the Lifeguard. From the Jungle website:
Note: [Lifeguard is] Not suitable for scaleless fish, invertebrates, or newly set up tanks. Use only as directed; do not overdose. If overdose occurs, add carbon or dechlorinator as directed for immediate neutralization.
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Posted 10 November 2009 - 09:09 PM
FirstChAoS,
It's possible that the move was too much for them. It sounds like you added them to a new tank?? If possible, it may not have been a good idea to add the Lifeguard. From the Jungle website:
Actually the killies stayed behind with the dollar sunfish, one bullhead, 2 golden shiners, and a couple feeder goldfish. They were not moved.
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 11:35 AM
Actually the killies stayed behind with the dollar sunfish, one bullhead, 2 golden shiners, and a couple feeder goldfish. They were not moved.
I added ich medicine as the fish are definately looking as if they were attacked by a salt shaker. most of my killies and a golden shiner in that tank have it. Honestly I do not think they will survive.
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Posted 11 November 2009 - 12:07 PM
Hmmm. Those killies are very hardy. They tolerate a wide range of water quality, and can live in brackish or fresh. I've never seen them with ich.
Sorry to hear they are not working out for you.
When I cleaned the 20 gallon I stirred up alot of dirt, then spent time chasing around the perch and bullheads with a net, then added nice cold water, i guess that all together was too stressful.
How are your fish doing jan?
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