HexTank26
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Tank Size: 65 gallons
Fish: 2 yoyo loaches, 3 congos, 4 raspboras, 4 neon tetras, 2 glow light tetras, 2 small blood fins, 1 rummy nose.
temp: 80.6F
PH: 4.89 (yes, this is accurate, I checked with calibrated meter and drops to verify)
Hardness: 380ppm
Nitrite: Minimal (safe zone)
Nitrate: Moderate (caution level)
Filtration types: two filters: (1) Canister and (1) 200 gal powerhead to undergravel filter for support, plus oxygenation with air pump and 12" air stone.
I've done three 8% water changes in the past 24 hours and the loach is now wiggling a little rather than just sitting there, but he seems to be in great discomfort and I want to fix this ASAP, but also don't want to shock them.
This tank is fully established and has been running beautifully and happy for nearly 6 months. I went a week without checking it other than daily feedings and noticed both loaches not eating the blood worms on the surface as usual.
I believe it crashed from a big dead spear plant in the back of the tank that went unnoticed due to various reasons (non of which are worthy of excusing this, but it is what it is). However, 4 smaller tetras have recently disappeared over night one by one with no trace.
I care about these fish and want to help them. What should I do?
I will post pics soon
Fish: 2 yoyo loaches, 3 congos, 4 raspboras, 4 neon tetras, 2 glow light tetras, 2 small blood fins, 1 rummy nose.
temp: 80.6F
PH: 4.89 (yes, this is accurate, I checked with calibrated meter and drops to verify)
Hardness: 380ppm
Nitrite: Minimal (safe zone)
Nitrate: Moderate (caution level)
Filtration types: two filters: (1) Canister and (1) 200 gal powerhead to undergravel filter for support, plus oxygenation with air pump and 12" air stone.
I've done three 8% water changes in the past 24 hours and the loach is now wiggling a little rather than just sitting there, but he seems to be in great discomfort and I want to fix this ASAP, but also don't want to shock them.
This tank is fully established and has been running beautifully and happy for nearly 6 months. I went a week without checking it other than daily feedings and noticed both loaches not eating the blood worms on the surface as usual.
I believe it crashed from a big dead spear plant in the back of the tank that went unnoticed due to various reasons (non of which are worthy of excusing this, but it is what it is). However, 4 smaller tetras have recently disappeared over night one by one with no trace.
I care about these fish and want to help them. What should I do?
I will post pics soon