Dwarf Puffers Keep Dying
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:39 pm
Tank Parameters:
pH: 8.2
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: Less than 5.0 ppm
Tank Size: 55 gallon long. 10(started out as 12) dwarf puffers and 5 otos
Feeding: Recently everyday because I was suspect of IP's but usually every other day.
Cycle: 30-50 percent weekly when vacuuming the sand and cleaning pre-filters.
Tank has been cycled for about a 6 months and previously held 3 goldfish and a common place (rehomed due to size and not being able to house 3, 100 plus tanks for them)
The tank has a AquaClear 110 and an Aquaclear 70. I also use Prime.
Tank is planted, has a few rocks and EcoComplete was added about three weeks ago. Before I added EcoComplete two dwarf puffers died, maybe two months before the change to EcoComplete and the fish were out of the tank in a 75 gallon for about 24 hours and there was no ammonia spike or anything like that.
On to the issue, I have two being quarantined at the moment because they're skinny and won't eat. It's odd because they're fat and then they all come to the front of the tank to eat and I notice a couple more that are skinny. I treated for IP's (Tetra Parasite Tablets) when I received them about 2 months ago and they were all fine but something seems to be picking them off and I am not exactly sure what it is. They are fed bloodworms and some rams horn snails, whenever my snails decide to breed. I am getting awfully frustrated and feeling like I am doing something wrong and I just don't know what it could be. What is odd as well is, I have some really healthy dwarf puffers that are active and have nice round tummy's but am afraid that won't last long.
pH: 8.2
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: Less than 5.0 ppm
Tank Size: 55 gallon long. 10(started out as 12) dwarf puffers and 5 otos
Feeding: Recently everyday because I was suspect of IP's but usually every other day.
Cycle: 30-50 percent weekly when vacuuming the sand and cleaning pre-filters.
Tank has been cycled for about a 6 months and previously held 3 goldfish and a common place (rehomed due to size and not being able to house 3, 100 plus tanks for them)
The tank has a AquaClear 110 and an Aquaclear 70. I also use Prime.
Tank is planted, has a few rocks and EcoComplete was added about three weeks ago. Before I added EcoComplete two dwarf puffers died, maybe two months before the change to EcoComplete and the fish were out of the tank in a 75 gallon for about 24 hours and there was no ammonia spike or anything like that.
On to the issue, I have two being quarantined at the moment because they're skinny and won't eat. It's odd because they're fat and then they all come to the front of the tank to eat and I notice a couple more that are skinny. I treated for IP's (Tetra Parasite Tablets) when I received them about 2 months ago and they were all fine but something seems to be picking them off and I am not exactly sure what it is. They are fed bloodworms and some rams horn snails, whenever my snails decide to breed. I am getting awfully frustrated and feeling like I am doing something wrong and I just don't know what it could be. What is odd as well is, I have some really healthy dwarf puffers that are active and have nice round tummy's but am afraid that won't last long.