Why are my fish dying all of a sudden?
If all fish appeared and acted healthy then all die suddenly, this is almost always due to environmental poisoning. Look for disease signs. HIgh ammonia or nitrite levels, incorrect pH levels, and extreme temperatures can kill fish. Act accordingly to correct issues with the water chemistry.
Can fish live for 10 years?
If you are looking for a fish that will be around for up to 10 years, think about neon tetras, angelfish, Oscars, and plecostomus. The longest lived of all the popular freshwater fish is the goldfish. If provided proper feeding and a clean, healthy environment, these fish can live up to 15 years.
Why does my fish die when I change the water?
The most common problem of water changing routine is water hardness. You need to soften the water before you replace it with the tank water because fishes can’t tolerate the water hardness. Another problem with the routine is they can kill off the bacteria that is beneficial for your fish.
What do you do when your fish dies?
If the skin has become discolored or white, it may indicate rotting, parasites, or disease. Look at your fish’s eyes. If the eyes have turned grey, then the fish has passed on. Try to determine why your fish died. If possible, look the fish over and try to figure out why it died.
Why did I start to eat fish again?
I have to admit that when I first started eating seafood again back at the beginning of December, I felt guilty. I felt like a fraud for continuing to call myself a vegetarian. I also thought it was necessary to keep this choice a secret from pretty much everyone that I knew. My parents knew and my boyfriend knew, and that was it.
Is it normal to not believe a fish is dead?
You may not want to believe that your fish is dead. For a few days, you could be in denial, not wanting to accept that your fish is really gone. Feeling angry at yourself for what you think you could or should have done to save your fish is also a normal stage of grieving. Don’t be too hard on yourself, however.
What was the name of the fish that died in my tank?
I have an established 44 gallon pentagon aquarium that has been up and running for years. Everything seemed fine until two days ago when my fish started suddenly dying. Two days ago I had 6 platies, 4 red eye tetras, 4 blackfin tetras, a pictus cat and a pleco. The pictus and pleco had been in the tank for 4 years.
How long does it take for a fish to die?
An overly stressed fish will eventually die. It’s just a matter of time. It may take a few days or weeks – but one thing is certain, your fish’s days are numbered. Unfortunately, stress makes it difficult for a beginner to determine why their fish died. Imagine that you come home, only to discover that every fish in your tank is dead.
Why are my fish dying in my tank?
Sudden death of fish in established tank. I’m at a loss. I have an established 44 gallon pentagon aquarium that has been up and running for years. Everything seemed fine until two days ago when my fish started suddenly dying.
What do you use for sudden death of fish?
I use seachem prime with every water change. About a month ago I changed things up and took some of my larger, more aggressive fish out to make this a community aquarium of smaller fish and only kept the pleco and catfish. That’s when I started adding the platies and tetras. Everything was fine until the sudden death started yesterday.