i need some advice to save my ell
- Thread starter rage deadmen
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Have you tested your ammonia, nitrIte and nitrAte?
What is your specific gravity inthe tank?
What kind of salt are you using (marine or aquarium salt?)
What temperature is your tank?
There is a lot here that needs to be answered so we can help you with your fish
About how big is he (length and girth?)
Can you tell us more about the set up?
Tank size, type/brand/size of filter?
What is your specific gravity inthe tank?
What kind of salt are you using (marine or aquarium salt?)
What temperature is your tank?
There is a lot here that needs to be answered so we can help you with your fish
About how big is he (length and girth?)
Can you tell us more about the set up?
Tank size, type/brand/size of filter?
well i dont know all of the awnsers right now my dog kill my testing stuff but the gravity is 1.023 the tank size is 30 galons for now im working on moving him in to a big 75 gallon tank but i need a top for it brfor i do the temp is 75 dagrees he is about 13 inches long about half an inch thick and is a greenm camo kinda coler the salt says it marin salt ant the set up is basik plain with one hiding spot and a rock uv floesent light and the pump is a 75 galoon pump is the any thing els that might hellp im going to get the tyest stuff realy soon
You can add more hiding places to make him feel more secure. Are there any other fish in the tank? If you don't have any plants, then I would recommend leaving the light off for him to become more comfortable. You can try offering him cut up pieces of tilapia fillet, that's what got both of mine eating after I got them home. Do you have a pair of feeding tongs? They hunt by smell, so you will have to wave it in the water to get the smell to spread, then hold it still when he comes out looking for it. Don't try to force it in his face, that could spook him, and make him not want to eat. I would try feeding him right after the sun goes down, or 5 minutes after you turn all the lights off in the room, to mimic his natural feeding response.
Get that water tested asap, if there is any ammonia or nitrIte, he could be stressing out and getting sick due to that. If the nitrAtes are very high, then that will also cause him stress/disease/going off feed.
Get that water tested asap, if there is any ammonia or nitrIte, he could be stressing out and getting sick due to that. If the nitrAtes are very high, then that will also cause him stress/disease/going off feed.
thanks that sownds good and no he hase no other fish in his tank as of right now i was thinking aout geting a few other thing later on when i put him in a biger tank. seens u seem to know a lot about this any sugestions for tank mates i was planing on a small sting ray.. and thanks for all the advice i realy aprishate it
rage deadmen;4964134; said:
No stingrays. They are very difficult to keep and need very large tanks.
so any augestions on what to get then man i plan on a nother eele but i want some other things that look cool and tuff
