I have a new mappa that just will not eat I've had him for almost two weeks and still won't eat any help would be nice I'm new to the site don't know were to go for help pH=8.2 nitrates=5.0 nitrites=0 ammonia=0.25 I just put a skimmer on the tank to help with bad stuff please help
How long has the tank been set up? What size is it? What tankmates if any does it have? Was the tank fully cycled first? Any idea why you are getting ammonia readings?
the tank is 30 gal. but it is just for the health of other fish in main tank that is 150 gal. the tank has been going for three months I change water weekly when i have a new fish in it ammonia is a little high because I checked be for water change last night
the ammonia in your tank would indicate its not cycled, try some biospira. Water change or no, ammonia should only be detectable in a new tank set up that is not yet cycled.
What's the difference between a fish and a piano?
You can't tuna fish!
what about if you get water for a tank that has been setup for 3 years and has no detectable ammonia thats were I get my temp tank water and what is the chance that my new puffer is the one that did it the timp tank is only 30 gal. if so were do you find biospira and what is the chance that the small amount of ammonia would make him not eat I am very thankful for you and anyone that helps with this problem
Unfortunately tank water contains very little bacteria, it is in the filters and substrate and on surfaces in the tank, while other fish may be able to cope with a cycle, puffers being scaleless fish struggle with ammonia and nitrite readings which may be the cause of your problem. Can you steal some filter media from your main tank for a while to temporarily put into this tank, that should help.
