Reply With QuoteMy male killifish died.
I feel terrible.
Erm, Ok. I shall explain as detailed as possible on how and what i did to cure my killifish.
On the saturday morning (8/5/2004), i bought a portable fish tank (measuring 8.5inch x 4.5 inch x 5 inch)) to be used as a hospital tank for my killifish. I added aquarium salt to it and waited for half-an-hour for the salt to dissolve. While waiting, i used an air-pump to aerate my hospital tank.My hospital tank consist of an air-stone in the water to aerate the tank, thats all. After half-an-hour, i transfer my killifishes from my breeding tank to the hospital tank. I discovered my male nothobranchius rubripinnis showing sypmtoms of velvet disease (where i noticed yellowish spots on its gills and another spot below its pectoral fin) on thursday (6/5/2004) after i introduced the peat moss.
I added 2 drops of aquarium munster to my hospital tank at 6pm on the saturday evening.
On the sunday morning, (9/5/2004), i followed the instructions on aquarium munster carefully and fed my killfishes frozen bloodworms as usual at around 10am and at around 7pm.
On the monday morning (10/5/2004), i added 1 drop of aquarium munster to my hospital tank which the instruction says so. I could notice that the nothobranchius rubripiniis male was doing quite well.
And today morning (11/5/2004), i fed the killifish frozen bloodworms as usual. After coming back home around 10pm, i fed the killifish another frozen bloodworm. However, i noticed that the male was staying in a corner and panting. It isn't eating too.
I hope my detailed explanation helps.
My male killifish died.
I feel terrible.
I'm sorry to hear that, Garett. If it's any comfort, such things happen to all of us fishkeepers.Originally Posted by rubripinnis
My male killifish died.
In their natural habitats, Nothobranchius live in ponds so they prefer still water. I don't know if its got anything to do with the aeration but if the water in your hospital tank was too turbulent, it could possibly be the cause of death. Fish die from many causes but one of the main ones is stress.
I no longer keep the Notho rubripinnis so I don't have any males to spare but if you like to start from eggs, I can let you have a bag of Notho rachovii eggs. It won't be for free as it's the only bag of eggs I have. If you're interested, you'll have to collect it from Eco-culture. Frankly, I wouldn't sell my only bag of rachovii eggs if not for the fact I feel somewhat sorry for you.
Alternatively, I'm quite sure someone here on the forum will sell you Nothobranchius eggs for a fair price. Try asking on the Trading Post forum. I would advise though that you read up as much as you can on hatching killifish eggs and raising killifish fry before buying.
Loh K L
Sorry to hear about your notho, Garrett. It could have been a less-than-healthy specimen you bought or perhaps you need to buck up on fish-husbandry, ie. fish tank maintenance.My male killifish died.
I feel terrible.
I've got quite a few pairs of brown Aphyosemion australe and although without population or collection codes, are quite colorful and hardy for newbies venturing into killifish-kingdom.
There's a pic of it in my 'Photo Tank' page, linked within updates on my tanks at;
http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/fishz/TankUpdates.htm
Let me know via email if my offer can ease your heartache.
I'm back & keeping 'em fingers wet,
Ronnie Lee
Hi Ronnie,
Where (*opss*) is the Ap. australe? I can only see one big guppy and 3 smaller one.There's a pic of it in my 'Photo Tank' page, linked within updates on my tanks at;
http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/fishz/TankUpdates.htmMaybe I am as blind as you or even worst. That is why I can't spot the blue eye fry in you tank
Regards,
Ong Poh San
urm... Poh San, I suppose you meant 'where', not what. Believe me, it's in there and despite being topless, err... I mean open-concept, none of the australe jumped (touch wood!
As for the Blue-eye fry, anyone who dreads 'stowaways' will spot them.
BTW, when Garrett gets the other AUS from you, does it mean that tank is available for some brown AUS?
I'm back & keeping 'em fingers wet,
Ronnie Lee
Erm, Poh San is giving me his australe orange. Anyway, i really got to thank Poh San a lot because he was really a helpful guy with a newbie.
I feel quite embarrass because in my past 17 years on earth, no one has ever been so helpful to me.
Do you all have any books to recommend on killifish? I really need to go deeper into killifish as i am really interested in keeping these beautiful fishes. I have tried borrowing books from library like aquarium fishes, keeping tropical fish and etc, however, inside are all brief description of killifishes and they don't really go into it.
If i have to import books just let me know because i am willing to pay the shipping fees or if anyone wants to order any books, you can share with me the shipping fees with me too
Erm, how much is a pair of non-annual and annual killifish and their eggs?
As for the aphyosemions, can i use plants instead of spawning mops?
Hi Garrett, it would be nice if you could address the person for which the message is intended, otherwise I'll be inclined to respond
Killifish books are available from Amazon.com although some of the titles may be available locally.
Two beginners' book that I can heartily recommend are;
Killifish: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual by Steffen Hellner.
Success with killifish by the late Edward Warner.
They're well written and simple to understand for the layman (or beginner). I have these two and while some Genus have been reclassified, I still dig into it occasionally for quick reference.
The pricier 'Aqualog Books' are excellent as well.
Prices depends on where you buy them from and if you're fortunate, some members here might have extra bags of eggs.
Yes, aphyosemions species can spawn in fine leafed plants and java moss as well. Spawning mops just make it easier to collect eggs. Most of the species I maintain now are from imported eggs.
Perhaps when David Mikkelsen is ready with his list, you can join in the egg order and split FeDex shipping.
I'm back & keeping 'em fingers wet,
Ronnie Lee
Hi Ronnie,
Erm, sorry for not addressing because i don't know who will reply it. Remember the previous posts? I gave a question and several people replied it. Anyway, sorry for not addressing.
Erm, where can i get
Killifish: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual by Steffen Hellner.
Success with killifish by the late Edward Warner.
from local book shops?
As for breeding aphyosemions, I already have a breeding tank set aside for it already. Inside the tank (measuring 1.2feet x 0.5 feet x 0.75 feet), there is a java fern on driftwood, a sponge filter and a bag of aqua-soil. Will that do?
Then, may i get David Mikkelsen contact so that i can join in his egg order list?
Garrett, you can try our larger stores and seek the assistance from the sales staff, if you intend to order the books.
If ordering from overseas, Amazon has it (didn't you click on the link??)
The aphyosemion setup sounds ok but sometimes, these fellas will spawn anywhere... including the substrate!
There's no need to contact David directly as he's expecting a child (urm... it's Mrs Mikkelsen who's pregnant, not David!Then, may i get David Mikkelsen contact so that i can join in his egg order list?
All you need to do is stay glued to this thread and wait for news.
I'm back & keeping 'em fingers wet,
Ronnie Lee
Hi Ronnie,
I would like to try out at our local stores first. If our local stores don't have it, then i will order through amazon.com. Btw, is David Mikkelsen in singapore or overseas?
As for the breeding tank, do you suggest adding spawning mops?Any more items which i need to add?
Hmm... Garrett, you don't read between the lines pretty well, do you?
David is based in the U.S.A. and I did mention Fedex, didn't I? In case you're not aware, Fedex is abbreviated from Federal Express, an international courier/dispatch organisation, much like DHL.
The main reason for going Fedex is that it is very fast and since most of the eggs we're ordering are non-annuals, their incubation period is very short, with eggs possible hatching midway (this is where breather bags comes in real handy!). Annual species requires a much longer incubation period and regular air mail will suffice.
For definition of annuals and non-annuals, please see the 'mother' site.
Have you received the australes (AUS) yet? If not, you don't need spawning mops.
What else do you need to add? Ya... don't forget to feed your breeders!
One more thing. There's quite a fair bit of discussions covering non-annuals. Perhaps you might like to use the Search function to retrieve relevant threads (folks, this is where an appropriate subject header really helps!).
I'm back & keeping 'em fingers wet,
Ronnie Lee
Oh yah, 1 more thing to add.
I would like to thank all the people here for helping me out with my new pair of killifish even though the male one died
You guys were the best and patient with the newbies. I did not regret joining this forum and whats more i feel great joining this forum. I was lucky that i met Poh San, who helped me alot. Thanks Alot Poh San.
As for the fish and egg mass order list, i would keep my eyes glue on it. If it is possible, Ronnie, can you pm me when david is back? So that i won't miss out on the mass order. Thanks alot!
Long live and prosper www.killies.com
Hi Garrett,
There is no need to thank me. I am also a newbie too and when I first started to keep my first pair of killies, Sia Meng has helped me alot. Not only did he invited me to his house to learn how to keep killies and collecting of eggs, he was also very patient to answer all of my questions. Besides Sia Meng, Au and Ronnie are always helpful too. And finally, Mr Loh who build this wonderful site.I was lucky that i met Poh San, who helped me alot.
Finally, don't need to thanks me for the fish, it was from Ronnie and that is how we clear our tanks for more fish.
Regards,
Ong Poh San
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