Angel Fish

How long can a fish survive in unfiltered water? See, I bought a new angel fish today but it turns out the LFS pH is dramatically lower than my tank. I opened the bag and left it float in the tank while occasionally adding a few drops of tank water to it. I don't have an extra tank or filter I did add a few drops of prime to take care of the amonia and stress. Thanks, Its already been 3hrs.

Amanda

As long as you're removing some water as you're adding new, the fish should be okay.
Make sure to post pics when you're done acclimating him!!

Angel Fish

OK Thanks and I will. Unfortunately I lost my favorite angel three weeks ago about one week before my tank was fully cycled and I suspect it may have been from a ph change. I did a 25% wc - about three gal. - with spring water instead of my tap water and the next day he passed. Don't like seeing that happen again!

Amanda

The tank was uncycled? Angels are a delicate fish, they need a well established aquarium to survive.

Angel Fish

Yeah, I didn't know better then but I almost made it through. The other angel went through the whole cycle like it was nothing.

Amanda

They may not show signs of stress, but ultimately is does have an effect.

Dozey

Although tap water contains many elements that are unsafe for our fish we do have products to counteract these elements. With any natural water source it would difficult to even guess what chemicals and/or elements it might contain.

I would have to suggest that you stick to tap water as it should be fairly consistent whereas naturally collected water could vary widely between collections.

Sorry about the loose of your angle.

Beth1965

Angel Fish,
Im sorry you and your fish are having a bad time.
I'm not sure the size of your tank is the best for an angel.
Beth

Angel Fish

No, its not. I am looking for a larger tank - about a 46g bow or 50g. I was curious what freecycle was about that Amanda was referring to in another post. New tanks are Eexpeensive!

Beth1965

craigslist.org
be careful, its addictive.
Beth

Amanda

Freecycle.org is an e-mail organization, it's GREAT!!
Craigslist.com is also amazing.

Angel Fish

Thanks for the sights! I need to find a tank fast. Those angel are growing quickly.

Amanda

Kijiji.com is also a good site

aquarist48

This may help for future reference:
http://www.fishlore.com/acclimating-tropicalfish.htm