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November 19th, 2007
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Help!
i bearly got some convicts and they are just at the side of the tank on the ground..is this normal..if not wat should i do
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November 19th, 2007
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Fish Keeper
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Ok i dont know what convicts are.. Did you cycle the tank? what are your readings Ammonia,Nitrite & nitrate? can you treat some new water ready for a water change? what is the the temp in the tank ?
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November 19th, 2007
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First of all, welcome to Fishlore.
Second of all, there are only a few people on this late at night (the majority of the users are in the US, in case you're not, and it's nearly 10 central time), so it sometimes takes awhile for someone to notice a new thread and respond. It's not that anyone is ignoring you. This forum has one of the best reply rates that I've ever seen. (I only have one thread that nobody has responded to, and that's counting threads that I didn't expect responses to).
If I'm understanding right, you've got some convict cichlids that are sitting toward the bottom of the tank, crowding near the edge. Is this correct?
I've got a few questions that will help us determine what (if anything) is wrong.
How long ago did you get them?
What are the current water parameters? (Ammonia, Nitrates, Nitrites, pH, water temp)
What size tank do you have?
How many fish are in the tank?
What water treatment have you used?
I (or another member) may come up with other questions as you provide answers. Be patient with us, and we will do our best to help you figure out what's going on.
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November 19th, 2007
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Fish Newbie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sirdarksol
First of all, welcome to Fishlore.
Second of all, there are only a few people on this late at night (the majority of the users are in the US, in case you're not, and it's nearly 10 central time), so it sometimes takes awhile for someone to notice a new thread and respond. It's not that anyone is ignoring you. This forum has one of the best reply rates that I've ever seen. (I only have one thread that nobody has responded to, and that's counting threads that I didn't expect responses to).
If I'm understanding right, you've got some convict cichlids that are sitting toward the bottom of the tank, crowding near the edge. Is this correct?
I've got a few questions that will help us determine what (if anything) is wrong.
How long ago did you get them? like an hour ago
What are the current water parameters? (Ammonia, Nitrates, Nitrites, pH, water temp) dunno wat this means
What size tank do you have? i hink its a ten
How many fish are in the tank? 3 small ones
What water treatment have you used? uh sumthin that says remove chlorine n stuff
I (or another member) may come up with other questions as you provide answers. Be patient with us, and we will do our best to help you figure out what's going on.
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thanx man |
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Keeper
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yes i am very tierd..but you need to give some more info ..if the tank was cylced and is a good size and what not they might just be stressed..but im gong to bed..ill come back on after school tommorow..and se how you doing but its 11pm and well my fish are resting or whatever it is they even do i never really understood that..but anyways im out...but in the mean time answer some or the ?'s already posted..and you will be helped trust me
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November 20th, 2007
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First sorry for not saying hello and welcome to fishLore
Can you take some of the water in the tank to the shop where you got the fish from and ask them to test it for you. you will need a glass jar thats very clean and has been washed in hot water DO NOT USE SOAP. LET IT DRY. then get some water from the tank. In a bucket mix some new water, follow the directions on the bottle, have this ready you may need it.
Do you have a heater for the fish tank? if you do'nt, you need to get one quick. do you have a thermometer? (tells you how cold/hot the water is)
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Newbie
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see iono wat all the pH and stuff is..i decided maybe having fish will be fun so went out and got a tank some decorations put some water and fish and a filter..thats all i did..do i need More things?
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Keeper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bebekun1
see iono wat all the pH and stuff is..i decided maybe having fish will be fun so went out and got a tank some decorations put some water and fish and a filter..thats all i did..do i need More things?
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Do you have a heater? |
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Newbie
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no...is it manditory
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Keeper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bebekun1
no...is it manditory
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Yes, you need one and a thermostat
Can you get one now? |
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Newbie
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cant get one now but ill get one 2morro...its to late...ey man thanx 4 the tips
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Keeper
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So how are the convicts doing today bebekun1?
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Newbie
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they ok it seems exept for the female she still the same at the corner jus doin nuthin
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Newbie
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my female convict jus died =(
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November 20th, 2007
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Fish Keeper
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I am so sorry to hear that bebekun1....
We still need to save the male.. do you have a heater yet?
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