Re: Bobbling Fantail

No, I don't use salt, I changed the filter three weeks ago. I will try
changing the rocks, see if that helps. The tank is very clean.



"NanK" <anps@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> D-
>
> Do you use salt in your aquarium and how long has the tank been set up?
> If you DO use salt, those rocks you mention may be leeching ammonia back
> into the tank in toxic levels because salt is used to regenerate them.
>
> When was the last time you changed your filter media (sponge, carbon, bio
> material? -- Biomax is only good for around 3 months, then it gets clogged
> and stops supporting the good bacteria.) If it's been more than 3 months,
> change the sponge and carbon first and just rinse out the bio filter.
> Replace it as well a week or so later.
>
> Are there other issues, like too much algae and mucky stuff on the bottom
> of the tank? If so, try this
>
> 1. Get a siphon cleaner and siphon the gunk off the bottom of the
> aquarium while removing at least 50% of the water.
>
> 2. Get the rocks out of the aquarium if they are the ones that absorb
> ammonia - they are probably saturated and not working any more anyway.
>
> 3. Replace the water with either aged water or use a good dechlor and
> refill tank.
>
> 4. Add aquarium salt per box instructions.
>
> 5. Look for improvement in your fish. If nothing is better, it may be a
> disease issue. Try this website:
>
> http://www.mu.edu/~buxtoni/puregold/home.html
>
> Good luck!
>
> n


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