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Why do fish always die so soon2007-11-24 23:43:09

every time I get one it dies fast

Answers:

acclimation is the most common problem of fish not making it too long. it is vitally important that you ease the fish into its new environment. when you bring a new fish home, never put it into a brand new tank. always allow a few days for a tank to age the chemicals in the water out into the air.

when you bring fish home, open the bag, roll the top edge of the bag down to allow it to float on the surface of the tank. after 15 minutes, take 1 cup of water from the tank, and add it to the bag. repeat this procedure until you have doubled the amount of water originally in the bag. this will allow the fish to slowly get used to the differences in temperature and chemistry of the water. if you are buying exotics that are touchy to change, try adding a additive to the tank that will help with the change. many are available, but the most effective are those who aid in building the body slime of the fish, to prevent fungus and other diseases.

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how often do you clean the tank and how much do you give them to eat.

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they probably are not used to the water temperature they are in or you over fed them too much.

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Your water chemistry or filtration has problems!

Take a water sample from your tank to the pet shop with you, and ask them to test the water. Also, write down what size tank you have, what brand/kind of filter you use and ask if it's enough to handle your tank.