Suggestions for my 90 after Major Losses

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Headrush2

Headrush2

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Jan 1, 2012
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Been a while since Ive been on here but I would like some suggestions for my 90 gallon that aren't your ordinary cichlids. By that I mean, Ive kept Dempseys, GT's, Cons, Firemouth, Salvini Etc...

Here's why:

2 weeks ago I did a 70% water change. Typically do one every 2 weeks on this tank. Ive had my Male GT for 2 1/2 years now and he's 9 1/2 inches. So during that water change I unplugged the heater bc the water level was causing it to crackle and I didnt wana to break it. Well, I was stopping by each night bc Ive been staying at my GF's house. So.... I didnt notice the water temp had fallen until 4-5 days later. I had forgotten to plug my heater back in. So I plugged it back in right away

Well, I never even thought about heating it up too fast and it went from 65 degrees F to 82 F overnight. Ick started to form and I treated it. Dosed, waited 48 hrs per the directions, dosed again per directions, waited another 48 hrs. Then did 30-40% water change. Fish started looking better but then got worse. Dosed again 2 nights ago and yesterday after dinner I went to check on them and my GT is in absolutely HORRIBLE condition. He's a goner and Im pissedat myself for making such a stupid mistake. I treated again last night but if he hasnt improved Im going to Euthanize him because he's really... THAT BAD

I feel awful telling this, but figure I need to have a plan B if he doesnt pull through

Ive considered firemouths, salvini etc.... but am thinking larger like Freddy's or Carpintis/Texas --- WHat would you guys do if you had a 90 to work on??

Thanks!!
 
The rest of my stock includes:
10" Royal Pleco
3 Bushy Nosed Pleco's
2 Clown Loaches
5 Tiger Barbs
6" Gold Nugget Pleco (5 yrs old died yesterday)
 
first things first ... take care of the stock that may survive ... good luck...:popcorn:
 
Festae maybe? They're not your ordinary cichlid, you could keep cichlids from the Uruguay region... as they aren't all that common. When it comes to picking a cichlid for any tanks, there are many many options. Either way, good luck with what you've got going, I hope everything gets better.
 
FESTAE = GREAT FISH..... my personal choice might be synaspillum... with a catfish tankmate..
 
Since you mentioned carpinitis, another member of that family is Herichthys Deppi - really gorgeous fish and you could do a pair in there. All strains of carpinitis look great though.

Istlantum look great too and would work. Could probably fit most types pf vieja/paraneetroplus, but pairs would be a little cramped.

Perfect size for flowerhorns too if you're into hybrids.
 
Don't beat yourself up too much about the heater either. Screwing up is just part of fish keeping. I think most all of us have killed fish due to leaving the tops off(jumpers), forgetting to use Prime or unplugging heater/filter.
 
decoy50 said:
Don't beat yourself up too much about the heater either. Screwing up is just part of fish keeping. I think most all of us have killed fish due to leaving the tops off(jumpers), forgetting to use Prime or unplugging heater/filter.
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+1 everbody MAKES MISTAKES. dont let it ruin the experience...:)
 
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