![]() One thing that really concerns me: The tank is overstocked. Now I don't know the previous history of the tank, so there could have been an older ammonia burn or a survived ich-infestation that ruined the tetra's gills. If they stay at the surface all the time maybe they came in with parasites. The rasboras, though, I would guess they are still acclimating. ![]() So it comes likely down to gill flukes in the tetra. Lack of oxygen would affect ALL fish, no exceptions. Ich is also out as you describe no signs of it. The ember will try as hard as it can to go back to the surface as quickly as possible.Īmmonia burns to the gills, parasites (gill flukes or ich) or lack of oxygen.Īs the ammonia level is zero this is out. If I make the chilis go away from the water surface they'll do it and come back later. The tetra is breathing quickly, the chili rasboras are breathing normally. Some chilis are often seen at the water surface, as well as a tetra. (Please give a clear explanation of what is going on, include details from the beginning of the illness leading up to now) How has its behavior and appearance changed, if at all? The chilis gained a little bit of color.Įxplain your emergency situation in detail. Was your fish physically ill or injured upon purchase? No Have you started any treatment for the illness? Not yet In a few words, can you explain the symptoms? Staying at the water surface How long ago did you first notice these symptoms? Today How long have you had this fish? The ember tetra for 5 days, the chilis since yesterday What brand of food do you feed your fish? tetra How often do you feed your fish? Twice a day What are your parameters? We need to know the exact numbers, not just “fine” or “safe”. I tested the ammonia yesterday evening and I will do it again today as soon as I can. ![]() What do you use to test the water? Pro JBL Aquatest, for ammonia a friend let me borrow a test kit I forgot the name of. Someone I know has been doing this for a very long time and had no issue.ĭo you vacuum the substrate or just the water? Both, the substrate monthlyĭid you cycle your tank before adding fish? Yes What do you use to treat your water? I don't treat the water, I change the water from water changes with drinkable water bottles. How much of the water do you change?20-30% How often do you change the water? Weekly What is the entire stocking of this tank? (Please list all fish and inverts.)ġ0 Ember tetras, 10 juvenile chili rasboras What is the water temperature? 27 degrees celsius How long has the tank been running? Since What is the water volume of the tank? 45L
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