gabshizzle

They were well last night, and today my cardinal and my phanton tetra are sitting on the bottom of the tank and wont swim or eat, whats wrong with them and what do i do?

Lucy

Hi gadshizzle,
I'm sorry your fish aren't feeling well. What are readings for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates?
I see your tank is only 2 wks old, Is it cycled?

If not I'd take a guess that they're feeling the effects of the cycling process.....too much ammonia or nitrites.

I'd do any immediate 50% water change and continue that until your readings are 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites with some nitrates. (5-20)

Also, it looks like your tank is over stocked. What kind of tetras and cat fish do you have?

Good luck.

Shawnie

Im also sorry your fish babies are ill..but I agree with lucy..and until you get a test kit, as your info says you dont have one, do as lucy says with water changes and treat the tap water with prime or some other water conditioner..goodluck !

Lucy

Oh sorry, duh, you said you had cardinals and phantoms.
You should also look into getting a larger tank or take some of your fish back.

COBettaCouple

Try an anti-parasite medicine for them, after doing a 50% water change. They sound like they have internal parasites.