New RBP Mom- Need advice and help

[Tnballgirl]

As suggested tank not completely cycled. How are the fish? Still alive?

Yes, they are. 2 seem "normal" for whatever that means in this situation and one a little less so.
Have been doing water changes. And using the seachem stability. Also, found a shrimp that was back in a corner where they congregate that was uneaten and furry....got it out.

 

[The Morning]

Others can weigh in but you may not want to even feed them for a few days.
Continue to change water daily. You don’t want the ammonia building up at all.

 

[Tnballgirl]

Got it.

 

[tlindsey]

The furry stuff as you described is FUNGUS pleas don't overfeed and remove food that has not been eaten.. I suggest feeding them lightly until your aquarium is cycled. You must feed the baby Redbelly's or the will attack and eat the weakest to survive.

 

[BIG FISH BOB]

I would buy Microbe lift and use that liberally to help start the cycle....... Can you get some gravel/rocks/filter material from someone who has an established tank??? That would help HUGE!!! And I agree with everything above.... get a REAL TEST KIT!!!

 

[tlindsey]

I would buy Microbe lift and use that liberally to help start the cycle....... Can you get some gravel/rocks/filter material from someone who has an established tank??? That would help HUGE!!! And I agree with everything above.... get a REAL TEST KIT!!!

Unfortunately the OP lives in a rural area and don't know anyone with a aquarium.

 

[Tnballgirl]

? I do appreciate all of the help. I am a MUCH better expert when it comes to wildlife with fur. You ever have an orphaned baby deer, skunk, raccoon, bunny.....I'm your girl. ?

 

[Tnballgirl]

I would buy Microbe lift and use that liberally to help start the cycle....... Can you get some gravel/rocks/filter material from someone who has an established tank??? That would help HUGE!!! And I agree with everything above.... get a REAL TEST KIT!!!

Got the test kit. All good except ammonia. Which I know is severely bad if theres ANY. working on leveling that and getting a better filtration.

 

[Rocksor]

Got the test kit. All good except ammonia. Which I know is severely bad if theres ANY. working on leveling that and getting a better filtration.

Do enough of a water change to where the ammonia is 0.25ppm or less.

 

[Tnballgirl]

Do enough of a water change to where the ammonia is 0.25ppm or less.

Working on it. Between .5-1 now after changes x2 days