Fishes died overnight

[Francis Lee]

Thanks for all the comments. I have a feeling that I am addicted to to fish keeping over night. I have been visiting the fish farms at Pasir Ris almost every day during lunch time. Also having the craving to buy fishes each time i saw some beautiful fishes. Tend to agree with Michael that I have been complicating the hobby by my impulsiveness. Adding fishes, changing the scape of the tank now n then.
So Ricky may be right to use the word "Patient". I am a patient now - fish addict. haha....

[freezze]

Thanks for all the comments. I have a feeling that I am addicted to to fish keeping over night. I have been visiting the fish farms at Pasir Ris almost every day during lunch time. Also having the craving to buy fishes each time i saw some beautiful fishes. Tend to agree with Michael that I have been complicating the hobby by my impulsiveness. Adding fishes, changing the scape of the tank now n then.
So Ricky may be right to use the word "Patient". I am a patient now - fish addict. haha....

all of us suffering from that feeling of impulsiveness once a while, right now i too am suffering from that.. everyday seeing an newly done tank with no fishes in it, really wanted to just put in the fishes and forgo the nitrogen recycling..

[Orion]

Well, I was advised by the LFS owner to add salt. Not sure for what purpose. But, according to bclee ; "Salt will alleviate Nitrite poisoning. Nitrite is a by-product from fish wastes."

There is one product from USA AquaPharm something called nitrite remover. I tried very effective. Water also turns clear and no smell!

I think it is better than the nitrite cycling waiting (though important). We are talking about small 2 to 4 ft tank and we change water 20% very week and good bacteria die too during the process. of course posible if we keep few fishes and lots of plants.

[valice]

I think it is better than the nitrite cycling waiting (though important). We are talking about small 2 to 4 ft tank and we change water 20% very week and good bacteria die too during the process. of course posible if we keep few fishes and lots of plants.

Actually, with an established colony, the BB wouldn't die to easily... Use chlorine removal and chloromine removal (if you stay in the WEST) as well...

[Francis Lee]

found many fish product in the LFS e.g. anti white spot, rid-all, water stabilization, anti chlorine etc. I bought a bottle of anti chlorine and anti white spot for my fish tank. just wondering what is the amount and frequency for use. Usually, I will only add the anti chlorine for water change. Use Anti white spot only when I noticed that fish infected with white spot. need some guidance from brothers and sisters here. thank you.

[gks]

General rules of thumb for fish keeping:
1) Anti-chlorine/antichloramine is the only chemical that should be used if you are changing water using tap water.
2) Use other chemicals and medications only when the fishes are sick.
3) For planted aquariums, use fish-safe fertilisers.
4) For any medications/chemicals, follow the recommended dose.
5) When introducing new fishes/plants to existing aquarium, beware that the new fishes/plants may be sick or infested with parasites; they may in turn infect your existing lifestock. If possible, quarantine the new lifestock for a week or so.

The usual triggers for sickness are:
1) Shock and stress : e.g. sudden temperature changes, constant disturbances (such as knocking on tanks or putting hands to adjust objects/plants), mixing aggressive fishes with mild-mannered fishes, etc
2) Improper water conditions : this is a very complicated topic to elaborate, essentially you need the right water parameters for the type of lifestock you intend to keep.
3) Food : too much causes pollution, too little results in stunted growth; life food may carry germs and parasites.

[Francis Lee]

General rules of thumb for fish keeping:
1) Anti-chlorine/antichloramine is the only chemical that should be used if you are changing water using tap water.
2) Use other chemicals and medications only when the fishes are sick.
3) For planted aquariums, use fish-safe fertilisers.
4) For any medications/chemicals, follow the recommended dose.
5) When introducing new fishes/plants to existing aquarium, beware that the new fishes/plants may be sick or infested with parasites; they may in turn infect your existing lifestock. If possible, quarantine the new lifestock for a week or so.

The usual triggers for sickness are:
1) Shock and stress : e.g. sudden temperature changes, constant disturbances (such as knocking on tanks or putting hands to adjust objects/plants), mixing aggressive fishes with mild-mannered fishes, etc
2) Improper water conditions : this is a very complicated topic to elaborate, essentially you need the right water parameters for the type of lifestock you intend to keep.
3) Food : too much causes pollution, too little results in stunted growth; life food may carry germs and parasites.

Thanks for the information. It really useful for me. Will bear that in mind for WC, adding new fishes and medication to my fish tank.