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I have lost two snails and a pleco this weekend, but the fish are all fine!! What is going on? Does anyone know?
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Any problems = water change, Water changes should be about 20% of the water. Let the water sit ~24 hours if possible before adding to tank, if not get a water conditioner.
Some fish stores sell filtered water to dump right in. Check any filters to see if they need changed. A fish store can also test the water to see what is good or bad.
When were the fish introduced to the tank? Where new fish introduced recently? What kind of other fish are in the tank?
The loss of a pleco is pretty massive. They are practically dinosaurs and are pretty hardy. But if the fish came from a "big box" store that's probably your answer right there. Their fish are treated badly and are not quarantined before sold.
Some fish stores sell filtered water to dump right in. Check any filters to see if they need changed. A fish store can also test the water to see what is good or bad.
When were the fish introduced to the tank? Where new fish introduced recently? What kind of other fish are in the tank?
The loss of a pleco is pretty massive. They are practically dinosaurs and are pretty hardy. But if the fish came from a "big box" store that's probably your answer right there. Their fish are treated badly and are not quarantined before sold.
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Fish owner and good friend--has had fish for many years and they do very well.
Fish owner and good friend--has had fish for many years and they do very well.
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