If it's computability issues you are worried about, try sticking him in a 3 way breeder. They go for about 8 dollars or so. He might be uncomfortable in there, but it's probably a lot better than being in a tank that's still cycling.Willard2.0 wrote:The tank did crash, and I am now trying to cycle the tank quickly using media from my 55g. It is not going so well, though. I tested the ammonia, and it was extremely high at 3.00. I did a 50% water change just now, and I am going to do another one in a few hours.
What would remedy his condition quickest? I can't put him in the 55, due to compatibility issues, or I would.
Thanks to Jivenjune for bumping this for me.
Willard
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Re: GSP Not Eating
I put him in the 55 gallon in a breeder trap last night (I had one on hand). I used the drip method to acclimate him over a half hour. He did not look great in there. I am sad to report that he passed away sometime in the night. I think it may have been starvation, he did not eat for a week, or the stress of being in a small space.
I appreciate all the help that I have gotten from the forum. By the way, you guys have an awesome library packed full of useful info.
I appreciate all the help that I have gotten from the forum. By the way, you guys have an awesome library packed full of useful info.
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Re: GSP Not Eating
So sorry to hear the news 
I feel sure it wasn't starvation, as most fish can cope with long periods without food. Stress? Who knows. You will probably never know for sure.
I feel sure it wasn't starvation, as most fish can cope with long periods without food. Stress? Who knows. You will probably never know for sure.
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Yeah, I'm sorry also. I was really rooting for you and your pal 
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Re: GSP Not Eating
Sorry for your loss... Check out the Fishless Cycling article & try to continue to cycle that tank for your new GSP. I hope you'll get one!
Check out the Fishless Cycling article & try to continue to cycle that tank for your new GSP. I hope you'll get one!You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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Re: GSP Not Eating
I will eventually get a new GSP, but not for a while. I took the tank down as I am fairly busy with school right now and my LFS does not have any GSP's at the moment. When I re-setup the tank, it will be the 20g filtered with an aquaclear70. I have marine salt on hand, and I will pick up a hydrometer before I start it up.
It will be a while, but I'll post pictures of the new guy when I get him.
Willard
It will be a while, but I'll post pictures of the new guy when I get him.
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If you're going to wait, then you should go ahead and get a 30+g at that point. You'll have to get one later anyway, and moving fish is a pain in the butt.
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Re: GSP Not Eating
Just be sure to fishless cycle the tank completly before you add the new fish--whenever you do.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
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