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Alas one of my Algae Eaters died today.

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Ray Martini

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Sep 24, 2004, 6:58:55 PM9/24/04
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Lost one of my Algea Eaters today. The tank is about 5 weeks along and everyone else is doing fine. Showing no signs of stress.
 
Ammonia levels seem a bit high, between 0.25 and 1.0 mg/l. Nitrates and Nitrites are very low. Water changes about 30-40% every other day.
 
Any thoughts? Maybe he was sick upon bringing him home? Two other Algae Eaters doing great (so far).

Thanks in advance ...

 

 

nuchumYussel

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Sep 25, 2004, 6:21:47 PM9/25/04
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How big is the tank?


Evan Davis

nuchumYussel

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Sep 25, 2004, 6:22:18 PM9/25/04
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Ray Martini

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Sep 26, 2004, 10:22:46 AM9/26/04
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20 gallons

 

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Szaki

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Sep 26, 2004, 6:46:25 PM9/26/04
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Why do you change water every other day, also almost a half a tank is too much? It can stress out fish. 1/4 tank in a month is fine or every two weeks, if you have live plants.
High ammonia, means you're over feeding the fish or too many fish is in the tank.
High ammonia is deadly to any fish. Ammonia converts to nitrates and Nitrites later, that can kill other fish, very quick. Guppies die at over 40ppm of Nitrites.
Cut back on feeding. Don't feed them for 2-3 days, than feed only every other a day for week or so, than once a day. Fish can go 21 days without eating any thing and show up on their health. They're cold blooded, you know.
I have an automatic feeder ($20), it can be adjusted to the amount of food the fish receives. Start very low than gradually adjust for more food, when my tank is in balance, measuring frequently for ammonia and nitrites.
 
Julius
 

Ray Martini

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Sep 27, 2004, 9:36:03 AM9/27/04
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I think that is probably the right formula for an established tank. This tank still in its cycle process and frequent water changes are a BIG part of keeping the ammonia levels at bay. I would normally change about 20% every other week in an established tank, but this tank isn't quite ready yet.
 
Since doing a 50% water change after the Algae Eater died, the ammonia levels have dropped to an acceptable level while the tank completes its cycle. I have cut back the water changes to around 20% every other day for now.

 

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