Quote:
Originally Posted by Freeshadow
Switch to LEDs...  sry no idea how to help so wanted to produce at least a grin |
It worked.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Witty Username
This is the first thing I noticed - every tank that I've ever set up I've waited at least 2 weeks before adding any fish.
|
Never did this, even back in the day. Worth a try though...
Quote:
|
The filter relies on 'good' bacteria colonies to neutralise ammonia
|
The fish kill has been in a fresh tank. I'd think not enough time for ammonia to develop. That's a by-product of decomposition. Nothing in the tank yet to decompose.
Quote:
|
The third option is that one of the first fish to die was carrying a disease that is now lurking in the gravel and/or plants.
|
THIS is a very good possibility. But it really must have been a fast action disease... Right now I have four fancy guppies and one small catfish still swimming. The guppies are in full color and swimming normally. Before dying the other fish lost color and lost control of swim bladders.
Quote:
|
I hope you solve it soon, it is so frustrating (and expensive!) when this happens.
|
Thanks for the suggestions. This really IS a frustrating experience.
Stitchawl