robyn9879

Two months ago I bought a 2.5 Gal tank and under the "supervision" of a chain pet store I purchased 3 mollies.Within several days 2 fish died, and were replaced under the warranty of the pet store. The about a month later the rest of the fish died. They tested the water and said everything was fine. Well last week I went back to the pet store and told them what size my tank was and that I did not have a heater nor did I really want to buy one. I was recommended tetras and given 2 to take home. Before I put the fish in I cleaned the tank, changed filter cartridges and used bottled water.Within a few days I noticed my fish are acting sluggish and I'm afraid they are going to die. I was informed that I would need a heater and bought 2 types of water test strips and once again everything is fine.My fish are not eating much or sometimes even at all. I went to a different pet store who specializes on fish and was told that the not eating is normal due to stress, and that I need a min of 6 tetras of the same kind, because they swim in groups. My tank is not big enough for 6 tetras and I really cannot afford a new tank. I have no idea what to do , I cant keep killing fish, but the temp is good, water quality is good, but they are still not acting right.Can someone please help!!!

Butterfly

Before you buy any more fish read these articles and find out all the things your fish store isn't telling you. http://www.fishlore.com/Forum/index.php?topic=620.0
Sounds like they just want to sell you fish and don't care whether they live or not.
a 2.5 gallon tank isn't really big enough for fish, maybe a couple of shrimp.
Sorry you've had such a horrible introduction to fish keeping, it can be a wonderful hobby.
Welcome to FishLore!! We will help anyway we can.
Carol

atmmachine816

Sorry about your expierence. I had something similar to that, except without the fish death. I had smelly tank water and I kept getting pratically yelled at to make it stop and I didn't know what to do. Best thing is to return the fish and get a few shrimp or even a african dwarf frog or two. Best thing to do is listen to Butterfly and Gunnie, they know there stuff more than anybody here.

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Austin