uncutsushi Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 PLease help me understand why my fish died I've had over the past year great success with a freshwater tank and have recently taken on the task of saltwater. I have a 20 long that has cycled and I was really excited about adding fish to it since I want a fish only tank for now. The plan is to have a large tank ready in about 4 months like a 55-75. This small tank is more or less a way of letting me know if this is a good idea for me to do. So far along with live rock I have in the tank a red hermit, blue hermit (can't find), a purple stripe pseudochromis, and a small powder blue 2". When I had the coral it wasn't very active and it didn't eat the food the LFS said it would. I didn't even have it long enough to buy different food. It doesn't have spots or lateral line or any other obvious sickness. I am thinking the reason she died is because of the tang. Since I added the tang it has roamed endlessly and even the purple stripe stays hidden. Online it said they were compatible fish but I guess there wasn't enough territory or something???? Why did my fish die? Link to comment
uncutsushi Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 why does noone respond? I know you've seen this, do you think me cruel or something? Link to comment
clsund Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Well, I'd say firstly that with that many fish in a 20L, it's not surprising that your fish died. Also from the sounds of it, your fish was not healthy in the first place. Also the type of fish you have (tang) does not fit the type of tank you have. Sorry if this sounds like a flame, but it appears you didn't do your homework before buying. Link to comment
MrSaltyDog Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 From the way it sounds to me, it seems that maybe you bought an unhealthy fish from the fish store...I don't know, but that's just my guess. It's always a good idea to have them feed the fish in front of you before purchasing it. A healthy fish would eat, and an unhealthy fish...well...you know. Also, just my suggestion, I'd put the Tang in a bigger tank or trade him in for something smaller. Anyway, good luck with your tank. Link to comment
kyman_33 Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 I am sorry to hear that... Link to comment
Smokin-Reefer Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 even if you get the 55, or even the 75, it's not really big enough for a tang....maybe ONE tang. but thats it. Link to comment
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