Firstly, I would like to begin by saying Hello, I'm new to this forum and will appreciate ANY advice.
My 114 liter tank is currently home to:
5 neon tetra.
1 Albino Pleco
1 Tiger Barb
1 Orange Barb
1 bala shark? (black tips on fins)
1 Tiger catfish
1 Banjo Catfish
2 Mollys
3 which i've forgotten the name of, they are of a simular size to a slender tetra
1 African dwarf frog
2 dwaf puffa fish
1 Armoured shrimp
and 5 cherry shrimp (which I believe have been eaten by the frog, I was advised this wouldn't be an issue so i am soon to return/rehome the frog)
I know I should research my fish prior to buying them, but the individual in the shop seemed to have high knowledge of my recent purchases, unfortunately he was just in it for the sale it seems... lesson learnt.
Okay, I'm pretty new at keeping fish, and I've read a few books, as well as consulting with my local pet shops.
Unfortunately I am currently having issues. My tank has been set up for about 7 months now, It was second hand and came with fish, Since I've had it my tank has been going fine,
I have only lost one fish which was a sword tail. I purchased 5 shrimp, a ghost knife and two dwaf puffer fish ( I was advised these would be friendly and get on with my current fish) I was also advised that I could purchase an African dwarf frog.
However, I noticed that my internal filter was making some unsightly noises so I decided to upgrade to an External.
The filter I purchased was a second hand tetratec ex600, I ensured that i cleaned it thoroughly before letting it anywhere near my tank, I replaced all mesh and media e.t.c.. I then placed a few filter pads from my old filter inside to assist bacteria growth, left my tanks water inside the filter over night before letting it get to work on my tank, I then purchased some stresszyme to help with the additional bacteria and doubled up dosage as stated on the bottle.
Okay, so that's the back story.
Since adding the new fish and unfortunately being forced to change the filter soon after, I have been keeping a close eye on all the levels in my tank, and more often than not they have been adequate (bearing in mind that my filter is having to cycle and the bacteria to form) and the only occasional (but no where near the danger zone ) peek on ammonia and No3.
My seemed to become ill, It displayed symptoms of fungus, his face had white patched on and these patched increased and decreased in size throughout the week. I added Melifix to the tank and things started too improve. Suddenly, he was struck by pop eye, so i continued treatment with Melifix, This has now decreased but My Ram is left with no appetite and what appears too be hole in the head, and white spots across his fins (Ich?).
I have since placed my main aquarium at a higher temp. to compensate for this, and dipped my ram with melifix and placed it into a treatment tank, with aquarium salt.
The rest of my fish seem well, and are with healthy appetites.. If someone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
I think I've covered everything I can think of, hopefully one of you can help!
Cheers!
My 114 liter tank is currently home to:
5 neon tetra.
1 Albino Pleco
1 Tiger Barb
1 Orange Barb
1 bala shark? (black tips on fins)
1 Tiger catfish
1 Banjo Catfish
2 Mollys
3 which i've forgotten the name of, they are of a simular size to a slender tetra
1 African dwarf frog
2 dwaf puffa fish
1 Armoured shrimp
and 5 cherry shrimp (which I believe have been eaten by the frog, I was advised this wouldn't be an issue so i am soon to return/rehome the frog)
I know I should research my fish prior to buying them, but the individual in the shop seemed to have high knowledge of my recent purchases, unfortunately he was just in it for the sale it seems... lesson learnt.
Okay, I'm pretty new at keeping fish, and I've read a few books, as well as consulting with my local pet shops.
Unfortunately I am currently having issues. My tank has been set up for about 7 months now, It was second hand and came with fish, Since I've had it my tank has been going fine,
I have only lost one fish which was a sword tail. I purchased 5 shrimp, a ghost knife and two dwaf puffer fish ( I was advised these would be friendly and get on with my current fish) I was also advised that I could purchase an African dwarf frog.
However, I noticed that my internal filter was making some unsightly noises so I decided to upgrade to an External.
The filter I purchased was a second hand tetratec ex600, I ensured that i cleaned it thoroughly before letting it anywhere near my tank, I replaced all mesh and media e.t.c.. I then placed a few filter pads from my old filter inside to assist bacteria growth, left my tanks water inside the filter over night before letting it get to work on my tank, I then purchased some stresszyme to help with the additional bacteria and doubled up dosage as stated on the bottle.
Okay, so that's the back story.
Since adding the new fish and unfortunately being forced to change the filter soon after, I have been keeping a close eye on all the levels in my tank, and more often than not they have been adequate (bearing in mind that my filter is having to cycle and the bacteria to form) and the only occasional (but no where near the danger zone ) peek on ammonia and No3.
My seemed to become ill, It displayed symptoms of fungus, his face had white patched on and these patched increased and decreased in size throughout the week. I added Melifix to the tank and things started too improve. Suddenly, he was struck by pop eye, so i continued treatment with Melifix, This has now decreased but My Ram is left with no appetite and what appears too be hole in the head, and white spots across his fins (Ich?).
I have since placed my main aquarium at a higher temp. to compensate for this, and dipped my ram with melifix and placed it into a treatment tank, with aquarium salt.
The rest of my fish seem well, and are with healthy appetites.. If someone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
I think I've covered everything I can think of, hopefully one of you can help!
Cheers!
