Peacock bass.... Really Urgent

[BenjaminFranklin]

Have you tested your water?

No

If I did not test my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

0-10%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every month

If I do not change my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

I have 4 peacock bass in my 5x2x2 tank.....
Its been 1year, these guys never shown any abnormal behaviour or feeding delays......

Suddenly two of the basses, losts its appetite....
i was waiting for 15days till now.... trying with metrogyl 400mg (3days course).... this is my second day.....

But kindly help me out .... I dono what stressed those out, and one of the affected fish is lonely (standing at the top of the tank always) ...

Kindly help me out... I noticed down, the behaviour changes..... They are not good....

Really need help for feeding and its belly looks skinny.....

 

[kno4te]

I’d check the water quality asap. I’d separate for now. Try feeding with some garlic. Could be from aggression/dominance from the other pbass or water issues.

 

[BenjaminFranklin]

Thank you for the immediate reply...

I dont have any back up tank for seperation..... and no testing kid.....

its been a month , dint do water change.....

Could water change help??? need some tips

Note : Other Than MOLLEYs.... all 4 basses will not pick anything even if its live

 

[Hendre]

I see you don't do many water changes, I suggest doing a series of progressively larger water changes over the next few days. Small water changes are ineffective at removing Nitrates, so you could have a buildup of bad stuff in the water. Do you have test kits available?

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

honestly them probably picked something up from the feeders or are suffering from exsese ammonia having 4 big p bass in a 5x2 aquarium and not having done a water change in 1 month is not great I would immediately do a water change and work towards getting them off feeders also do you know the PH?

 

[BenjaminFranklin]

i dont have a test kid....Thank you for the reply.... any suggestions for saving the baby??

 

[Hendre]

i dont have a test kid....Thank you for the reply.... any suggestions for saving the baby??

Do a 50% water change today, then again over the next few days. Do not add more medicine unless other symptoms appear

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

Do a 50% water change today, then again over the next few days. Do not add more medicine unless other symptoms appear

+1

 

[BenjaminFranklin]

honestly them probably picked something up from the feeders or are suffering from exsese ammonia having 4 big p bass in a 5x2 aquarium and not having done a water change in 1 month is not great I would immediately do a water change and work towards getting them off feeders also do you know the PH?

I dont have test kid?.... kindly help me out.... i can do water change in the morning....should i have to seperate him for sure? i have a backup tank.... if its mandatory il put in bucket or something.....

 

[Hendre]

Don't separate them, just do a water change and clean the filter ASAP