Regular Member Martinh Posted July 29, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hey all, need so help I have a new fish that just sits on the bottom of my tank only moves to eat a few pellets. Any ideas what’s up? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted July 29, 2021 Admin Share Posted July 29, 2021 Please copy & paste the following form and fill it out to the best of your ability when requesting help for Goldfish Problems: Test Results for the Following: Ammonia Level(Tank) Nitrite Level(Tank) Nitrate level(Tank) Ammonia Level(Tap) Nitrite Level(Tap) Nitrate level(Tap) Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) Other Required Info: Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? Water temperature? Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? How often do you change the water and how much? How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? How many fish in the tank and their size? What kind of water additives or conditioners? What do you feed your fish and how often? Any new fish added to the tank? Any medications added to the tank? List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank.Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? "If copy and paste doesn't work for you, quote this post and put your answers after each question." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member spider man Posted July 30, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted July 30, 2021 How long has your tank been set up. Is your tank properly cycled? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martinh Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Its been a few weeks now yes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted July 31, 2021 Admin Share Posted July 31, 2021 I would defiantly get your water tested out or get a test kit 👍 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Martinh Posted July 31, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 31, 2021 Used api test kit levels aren’t that bad just have no idea to what’s up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted August 1, 2021 Admin Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 1:54 AM, Martinh said: Used api test kit levels aren’t that bad just have no idea to what’s up What do you mean not that bad? Fill this out, it will help us to help you Please copy & paste the following form and fill it out to the best of your ability when requesting help for Goldfish Problems: Test Results for the Following: Ammonia Level(Tank) Nitrite Level(Tank) Nitrate level(Tank) Ammonia Level(Tap) Nitrite Level(Tap) Nitrate level(Tap) Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) Other Required Info: Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? Water temperature? Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? How often do you change the water and how much? How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? How many fish in the tank and their size? What kind of water additives or conditioners? What do you feed your fish and how often? Any new fish added to the tank? Any medications added to the tank? List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank.Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? "If copy and paste doesn't work for you, quote this post and put your answers after each question." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member spider man Posted August 2, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted August 2, 2021 even small amounts of ammonia, nitrites can be toxic. Nitrates over 35 ppm can cause fish to deteriorate as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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