EMERGENCY- please help!!!

[annamarie92]

The important thing is you saw it and sought help, you and your tanks will steadily continue to improve because you have the right attitude towards fish keeping, good luck going forward from here

Thank you for the kind words!

 

[annamarie92]

Do not feel bad. We have all killed fish one way or another. Unfortunately I've killed my big share too. I started keeping them as a kid when I knew nothing and there was no internet or even easily accessible books at the time. Poor fish, it haunts my memory.....

Thanks again, I'll take what I've learned from you and move forward from here!

 

[annamarie92]

This is why I do 90% water changes. If somethings is wrong with my tank two of my water changes are usually enough to correct the problem and save the fish.

But don't do a drastic water change if the fish aren't used to it, I've seen many people kill fish this way. Just start to increase the amount of water you actually change weekly and they'll easily adapt. So if you do 20% water changes a week bump it up to 30% the next then 40% the week after that and they should be fine.

But make sure that the water you put back in is the same temp and your golden. And don;t feel too bad! We've all killed our share of fish haha.

Yeah my fish are used to 40% or so every week. I'm going to do some daily small water changes and steadily increase it. Thank you!!

 

[annamarie92]

Just wanted to say I appreciate everyone's help. I don't know what I would do without this forum. Yall are all amazing. I have learned so much and hope to continue learning from here. Thanks MFK!!

 

[grmanrocks]

This is why I do 90% water changes. If somethings is wrong with my tank two of my water changes are usually enough to correct the problem and save the fish.

But don't do a drastic water change if the fish aren't used to it, I've seen many people kill fish this way. Just start to increase the amount of water you actually change weekly and they'll easily adapt. So if you do 20% water changes a week bump it up to 30% the next then 40% the week after that and they should be fine.

But make sure that the water you put back in is the same temp and your golden. And don;t feel too bad! We've all killed our share of fish haha.

this! large water changes are the panacea of this hobby....took me a career worth of experience to figure this out but ever since its been my bible.

 

[Wailua Boy]

What dechlorinator are you using?

 

[annamarie92]

What dechlorinator are you using?

I use API stress coat.

 

[Wailua Boy]

I would switch to Prime, just to be on the safe side. Is your water supplier using chlorine or chloramine?

 

[annamarie92]

I would switch to Prime, just to be on the safe side. Is your water supplier using chlorine or chloramine?

I've been thinking about switching to prime lately. I've heard its also more economical. And my water supplier uses chlorine.

 

[Wailua Boy]

Yeah prime it is a good one...Seachem makes another de-chlor product made for ponds called safe, a even better bargain.