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hi fishlore,
I'm kind of in a bind. Tonight, before my roommate left the room, she sprayed a ton of air freshener in the room. We live in a teeny tiny room, and I immediately panicked about my fish (1 dwarf puffer, 5 gallon tank). I covered my tank with a towel, hoping to spare my fish. I turned on the fan, and let the room clear out before I removed the towel.
Later, I was doing homework at my desk and I noticed my puffer going to the surface and it looked like she was gulping water. I immediately panicked after watching her do this several times in a span of about 15 mins. I immediately did a 30% water change with Prime. I don't know what else I can do, but she hasn't gulped again, so I'm hoping crisis averted! She's due for a more thorough water change tomorrow.
How do I tell my roommate to be careful with the air spray? I don't want to make her feel bad, but I feel like she also thinks I'm paranoid about my fish (which I am) and so she doesn't take me seriously. Any good suggestions?
I'm kind of in a bind. Tonight, before my roommate left the room, she sprayed a ton of air freshener in the room. We live in a teeny tiny room, and I immediately panicked about my fish (1 dwarf puffer, 5 gallon tank). I covered my tank with a towel, hoping to spare my fish. I turned on the fan, and let the room clear out before I removed the towel.
Later, I was doing homework at my desk and I noticed my puffer going to the surface and it looked like she was gulping water. I immediately panicked after watching her do this several times in a span of about 15 mins. I immediately did a 30% water change with Prime. I don't know what else I can do, but she hasn't gulped again, so I'm hoping crisis averted! She's due for a more thorough water change tomorrow.
How do I tell my roommate to be careful with the air spray? I don't want to make her feel bad, but I feel like she also thinks I'm paranoid about my fish (which I am) and so she doesn't take me seriously. Any good suggestions?