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From: Distraught Kelly 5/27/00
Subject: Its too late, they're all dead. Posted by kdiddiohotmail.com) Distraught Kelly on May 27, 101 at 03:36:05: It's too late, they're all dead. Anyone with any suggestions as to what I may have done wrong will be very welcome. The fact that I am an inexperienced 17 year-old may have something to do with it! 9627
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From: BArb 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Its too late, they're all dead. Posted by BArb on May 27, 101 at 11:33:38: Re: (9618.html) Its too late, they're all dead. posted by Distraught Kelly on May 27, 101 at 03:36:05: Don't give up Kelly! But do check out my post to you below and you will learn how to cycle and keep a healthy tank. Barb 9620
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From: kelley 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Its too late, they're all dead. Posted by binky764cs.com) kelley on May 27, 101 at 09:37:31: Re: (9618.html) Its too late, they're all dead. posted by Distraught Kelly on May 27, 101 at 03:36:05: don't feel bad. i'm an inexperienced 24 year old. i have a lot of questions about this crazy baby black widow i have. please don't rely on my advice, as i'm also new at this... but i've been told that you shouldn't feed them more than once a day. in fact, one person told me she only fed her fish every other day! but yet, the directions on the fish food can says to feed them several times a day, no more than they can consume in five minutes. so, i really don't know which advice is correct. i guess if you overfeed them it causes toxic ammonia levels in the water. but like i said, i'm no expert on this subject. i hope that someone with more knowledge will respond to you. i know it's kind of heartbreaking when they all die like that. good luck! 9634
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From: kelly 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Its too late, they're all dead. Posted by kdiddiohotmail.com) kelly on May 27, 101 at 14:41:59: Re: (9620.html) Re: Its too late, they're all dead. posted by kelley on May 27, 101 at 09:37:31: Thanx 4 all the advice, and good luck to everyone!! 9616
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From: Kelly 5/27/00
Subject: my neons keep dying. Help!! Posted by kdiddiohotmail.com) Kelly on May 27, 101 at 00:56:17: Ive had my aquarium up and running for two weeks, everything was fine the first week, but since saturday they have been dying off. Friday night two died,yesterday one died, and last night one died. The water temperature is correct, im pretty sure the pH is too, and i feed them 3 times a day. What am i doing wrong? Can anyone help me????!! 9626
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From: Barb 5/27/00
Subject: Re: my neons keep dying. Help!! Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 27, 101 at 11:30:40: Re: (9616.html) my neons keep dying. Help!! posted by Kelly on May 27, 101 at 00:56:17: Sure need a lot more info in order to help. Likely, they are dying as a result of ammonia poisoning. Please check out the article (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/cyclingsafely.html) Cycling Safely. Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm1) HELP! 9668
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From: Benson 5/28/00
Subject: Re: my neons keep dying. Help!! Posted by Benson on May 28, 101 at 19:39:49: Re: (9626.html) Re: my neons keep dying. Help!! posted by Barb on May 27, 101 at 11:30:40: Sad to say, neons are very poor beginner fish. They are very sensitive to water chemistry and changes during the cycling period will kill them off quite quickly. Find a good beginner tropical fish that is hardy and can withstand the cycling, and these should do better. 9614
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From: Adam 5/26/00
Subject: Whats Egg Bound???? Also help!!! with male gourami! Posted by Adam on May 26, 101 at 23:12:05: I have read a few post here and on different BBS about female fish being "egg bound". I read somewhere that the a male fish would not make a nest and that the female might become "egg bound". I was just wondering what that is? Also my male blue gourami won't make a nest anymore. He did when I first put him in a seperate tank so I put the female in. But then I miss took the male beating the crap out of her as aggressive abusive behavior so I took her out. Now he won't make a nest. I don't know what is wrong!!! Help!!!!!!!!!!!! 9612
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From: Josh 5/26/00
Subject: Help Please! Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 26, 101 at 20:58:41: Has anyone seen those action decorations that move by the airstone or air curtain? The ones i have seen look like wind mills or pinwheels. If so do you know what these decorations in particular are called? The people at the petstore seem to have no clue what i'm talking about. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 9629
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From: Barb 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Help Please! Posted by Barb on May 27, 101 at 11:43:50: Re: (9612.html) Help Please! posted by Josh on May 26, 101 at 20:58:41: Josh... they're called exactly that... aquarium action ornaments. Aquatic Gardens makes what they call their "Wet & Wild Collection". I picked myself up a little gargoyle with his skeleton buddy action ornament at PetCo... don't have anywhere to put it now, but maybe someday... Barb 9644
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From: Josh 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Help Please! Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 27, 101 at 19:34:45: Re: (9629.html) Re: Help Please! posted by Barb on May 27, 101 at 11:43:50: I think you misunderstood me. What i meant by action is that is moves by the bubbles from the air curtain. It is not hooked up to an air hose of any kind. The bubbles from the air curtain simply turn the ornament without any help from direct air tubing. Now do you know what i mean? 9669
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From: Benson 5/28/00
Subject: Re: Help Please! Posted by Benson on May 28, 101 at 19:43:53: Re: (9644.html) Re: Help Please! posted by Josh on May 27, 101 at 19:34:45: I know what you are talking about Josh, but don't readily know where to find them. I will look around for you to see if I can find someplace that carries them. You are talking about something like a water wheel that would be used at a mill and the water falling into it keeps it going, however, in the aquarium, it would be the bubbles from the curtain that create the current for it to move. I will let you know if I find anything. 9610
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From: Adam 5/26/00
Subject: Black Mollies Posted by Adam on May 26, 101 at 16:33:07: I got two black mollies today. The lady at the pet store said that she gave me a make and a female. My question is how to they breed and should they be in a seperate tank? Also can anyone point me to a site or some info about mollies. I want to learn about them? Thanks Adam 10049
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From: stacy 6/12/00
Subject: Re: Black Mollies Posted by stacydjhotmail.com) stacy on June 12, 101 at 14:23:07: Re: (9610.html) Black Mollies posted by Adam on May 26, 101 at 16:33:07: Hi Adam. Not too many people seem to answer questions about Mollys here. I have 8 mollys in 2 10 gallon tanks. They don't need any help breeding...they are pretty self sufficient. They live very peacefully in the tank together. The only advice I have is that you should have 3 or 4 females per male. It's pretty obvious when they are mating. The male fish has a tube-like fin by the anal fin...he pretty much drills the female with it. When fertilized, female mollys can have 3 or 4 batches of fry from just one mating. I have 3 females and one male in each of my tanks. I think it keeps the females from getting so stressed from all the mating! I think mollys are the easiest to breed, raise, and keep. I've heard from a lot of people that you shouldn't use a breeding net for the female to give birth, but out of 4 batches of babies, I only have 3 still living. Some die, and the others get eaten...so I am going to use the breeding net next time. You can't put the female in the breeding net for too long-she'll get stressed and possibly give birth prematurely. The way to tell she's ready is when she looks like she's gonna pop, and her belly is more of a square shape. Good luck with your mollys. If you do get more females, get a dalmatian molly or one of the pearls or golds...the cross breeding produces interesting results. It's most likely that pet-store black mollys aren't pure-bred...you'd have to get them from a breeder to have them pure black. I have one young black male who's starting to show some gold accents on his fins and getting some gold "freckles" on his "nose." Good luck! If you need anything else, let me know! stacy 10054
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From: Adam 6/12/00
Subject: Re: Black Mollies Posted by Adam on June 12, 101 at 16:57:46: Re: (10049.html) Re: Black Mollies posted by stacy on June 12, 101 at 14:23:07: Hey thanks so much for the reply and the advice. I was beginning to think that I was the only one see my messages. I thought maybe something was wrong with my comp or something. Anyway thanks alot. Also the two mollies that I HAD died for some reason and I don't know why. I have other fish in the tank I put them into and its not like the other fish bothered them. They were pretty peaceful like you said. I don't know what happen. First the male died then the female died 4 days later or so. So i don't know. None of the other fish are sick and the water is in good condition. I just don't know what happened. Anyway thanks again if you have any insight as to why my fish died could you tell me. My water is fine. Am = 0 Nitrite = 0 and I did a water change shortly before I put them in the tank about a day or two before no my nitrates should be in check and I can't igure out why the others aren't sick? Thanks again 9605
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From: kelley 5/26/00
Subject: i need some info on the black widow fish... can anyone help? Posted by binky764cs.com) kelley on May 26, 101 at 09:42:04: i have one fish left in my tank (a female black widow) i had a variety, but she killed them all one by one, knocking them around with her snout. is she ok in there by herself? should i get another black widow to keep her company? if so, should i get a male? i also don't think she is fully grown... should a new tankmate be the same size as her? i'm pretty fond of this fish, even though she killed everyone. and she's the only one i have left... i just want to do what i can to keep her thriving and happy. does anyone have any answers to my questions or any suggestions? thanks for your time! 9606
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From: vixen 5/26/00
Subject: Re: i need some info on the black widow fish... can anyone help? Posted by vixen on May 26, 101 at 10:59:40: Re: (9605.html) i need some info on the black widow fish... can anyone help? posted by kelley on May 26, 101 at 09:42:04: How big is your tank? These fish are schooling fish, and should be in groups of at least 6 too keep everyone happy. The most likely reason why she killed the rest of the fish was due to overcrowding in a small tank. 9608
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From: kelley 5/26/00
Subject: Re: i need some info on the black widow fish... can anyone help? Posted by binky764cs.com) kelley on May 26, 101 at 11:45:41: Re: (9606.html) Re: i need some info on the black widow fish... can anyone help? posted by vixen on May 26, 101 at 10:59:40: my tank is ten gallons. but i've never had any more than four fish in it. i thought maybe she killed the others because they weren't the same type of fish, but i'm not sure. so, i was thinking of getting just black widows and slowly adding one at a time. is this the proper way to do it? i'm afraid that adding too many at the same time will be too much of a shock. how many black widows can be kept in a ten gallon tank? thanks! i appreciate your reply! 9637
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From: vixen 5/27/00
Subject: Re: i need some info on the black widow fish... can anyone help? Posted by vixen on May 27, 101 at 17:22:31: Re: (9608.html) Re: i need some info on the black widow fish... can anyone help? posted by kelley on May 26, 101 at 11:45:41: Never keep schooling fish in anything under 20 gallons! Otherwise, they are cramped and there isn't any room to swim around in a school. Then they get agravated and aggressive. For a 10 gallon, just stick to platies, guppies, bettas, kuhlie loaches, and dwarf frogs. Otherwise you are setting yourself up for disaster. (Note: this applys for beginners to the hobby) 9604
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From: Mollie 5/26/00
Subject: mollie fries - losing them! Posted by marescoaol.com) Mollie on May 26, 101 at 09:16:46: My silver mollie gave birth to 43 babies a couple of weeks ago. They are in a breeding net, but every day we have lost one or two. They don't seem diseased, but we can't figure out why they are dying! It is distressing to me and my kids - any suggestions? They are eating powdered flake food, and I should mention the mom seemed fine for a few days following the birth, then developed a large red sore on her belly and died. Any ideas or help appreciated!! 9677
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From: Danielle-guppy lover :) 5/29/00
Subject: Re: mollie fries - losing them! Posted by tommygirl5246aol.com) Danielle-guppy lover :) on May 29, 101 at 07:04:31: Re: (9604.html) mollie fries - losing them! posted by Mollie on May 26, 101 at 09:16:46: I'm really sorry for your lose.:(I don't know if this is any help but if your fry are dying it may be from stress.Stress is sometimes cause if another fish dies, it is also caused by things like frequent changes in the enviroment such as alot of moving around or water temp. changes, if stress is severe, your fish will go into exhaustion, then go into shock & die.My fish just recently had alot of stress.They were being moved around alot from a breeder net to the tank, & I was moving evrything in the tank around alot,they were exhausted, so when I realize that, I left them alone, I didn't move them around or turn on the bubble curtain.Eventually they got better.I hope this helps in some way, I'm sorry for your lose. 9602
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From: Jenny 5/26/00
Subject: my mollies died :( Posted by jehbuhhotmail.com) Jenny on May 26, 101 at 09:10:26: I woke up yesterday morning to find that my pregnant molly had died and she looked fine. I had put her in a breeders net and I left her in there because she looked really pregnant for a long time. I was very upset and then I noticed my male molly had a super bad case of ich. I tried to treat it but I guess it was too late. I don't know how I missed it, prolly cause I was busy worrying over my pregnant one. Unfortunately both my mollys have passed now. I still have a betta and a guppy in my 10 gallon tank and they were acting fine yesterday. This morning when I woke up they seemed pretty sluggish. I dropped in a penicillin tablet last night (to treat the water) that said it would pretty much cure everything. The guys at the pet store said that that was what they use when they ever have a sick fish. Is there anything else I can do? Neither seem to have ich, they just look tired. Should I do massive water change? A little water change? And how long should I wait before trying to put any more fish in? I don't those 2 to get lonely. 9607
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From: vixen 5/26/00
Subject: Re: my mollies died :( Posted by vixen on May 26, 101 at 11:05:35: Re: (9602.html) my mollies died :( posted by Jenny on May 26, 101 at 09:10:26: The breeder net that you put the female in is what killed your molly. Those stress out fish, and cause more trouble than good. To stress out a pregnant fish is even worse, which can lead to the death of the fish and all of her unborn young. So from now on, don't use breeding nets. Did you do a water change? Before you use any medication, you must do a water change, and take out the carbon from the filters. Otherwise you're wasting you time and money. Okay now I see whats going on. Your fish are dying, and yet you want to know when you can add more fish???? Don't be a fish-haver, be a fish-KEEPER. Take care of the fish you already have, and don't think about adding anymore fish until your tank is healthy and running smoothly for at least 3 weeks. 9609
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From: Jenny 5/26/00
Subject: Re: my mollies died :( Posted by jehbuhhotmail.com) Jenny on May 26, 101 at 13:45:13: Re: (9607.html) Re: my mollies died :( posted by vixen on May 26, 101 at 11:05:35: I had no idea those breeder nets stressed them that much. The last two times she had fry they all got eaten by mom and dad before I could find them all. I'll know better next time. I just did a 30% water change and I'll think I'll let the filter run for a while and then start giving them the rest of the penicilin. Well, thanks for your help. I'm still new at this so it's sad my little fishies have to suffer while I'm still trying to figure out how to keep them alive. 9600
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From: Linda 5/26/00
Subject: sick betta Posted by MrsLBwebtv.net) Linda on May 26, 101 at 08:46:02: I have had a betta in a vase for five months with no problems.I change his water(spring water)every week,about 75%,and clean the vase monthly.Four days ago I changed the water,using water of the same temperature.The next day he began acting strange.First he would lay on the bottom and occasionally dart around and to the surface.Now he just floats at the surface,seldom moving.When he does move he begins darting around again and then back to floating.He still seems to eat normal and gets excited if I place a mirror next to him.But, the majority of the time he just floats and acts despondent.I have researched all of the possible illnesses but none of them seem to apply.There are also no visible signs of disease.Can anyone please tell me what the problem may be and what I can do to help him? 9631
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From: Barb 5/27/00
Subject: How is your betta today? n/m Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 27, 101 at 12:11:43: Re: (9600.html) sick betta posted by Linda on May 26, 101 at 08:46:02: n/m 9639
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From: Linda 5/27/00
Subject: Re: How is your betta today? n/m Posted by MrsLBwebtv.net) Linda on May 27, 101 at 17:48:03: Re: (9631.html) How is your betta today? n/m posted by Barb on May 27, 101 at 12:11:43: He seems to be about the same.I fed him and he ate normally,then he went back to floating at the surface.He occasionally swims around and darts about the bottom.I would appreciate any suggestions you can make.Thanks. 9649
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From: Barb 5/27/00
Subject: Re: How is your betta today? n/m Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 27, 101 at 22:16:50: Re: (9639.html) Re: How is your betta today? n/m posted by Linda on May 27, 101 at 17:48:03: Hi Linda! One thing that I will say to you at this point is that a sick betta doesn't eat, so he may be a little better off than it seems. His problems seemed to have followed a water change. I would perform a 100% water change again now with clean, conditioned water with the thinking that something may have gone awry with the last change... forgot to add dechlorinator, etc. Sometimes things concerning our tap water are out of our control, like this is the time of year that water supply companies flush the pipes with chemicals, so who knows if some poison got into your water supply. Perhaps you are using bottled water. As you can see, I really don't know enough about how you are caring for your betta to comment at this time beyond the advice that you should perform a complete water change now to remove any possible poisons. Keep him in a quiet place... no startling him and wrap a towel around his bowl... this darkens things and will keep him more calm. There are a number of questions that I need you to answer in order for me to try to help you more. Please click here on... (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3) Bettas and post a message with the answers to the questions at the top of the forum. These answers often help me get to the heart of the problem. Also, comment on if he looks like he is having difficulty swimming downward in the water (that is, sinking in the water), if he has a swelling right behind his gills on the underside (looking like he swallowed a marble) and when floating at the surface, is he upright or laying on his side? I'll look for your answers and let's see what we can do for him. BTW, what's his name? Barb 9640
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From: Linda 5/27/00
Subject: Re: How is your betta today? n/m Posted by MrsLBwebtv.net) Linda on May 27, 101 at 17:52:45: Re: (9639.html) Re: How is your betta today? n/m posted by Linda on May 27, 101 at 17:48:03: 9615
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From: Kathleen 5/26/00
Subject: Re: sick betta Posted by Kathleen on May 26, 101 at 23:38:44: Re: (9600.html) sick betta posted by Linda on May 26, 101 at 08:46:02: First of all...take him out of that vase! Put him in a 2 gallon bowl at least. Once a week isn't enough to change a vase...should be done every 2 or 3 days with conditioned water using Novaqua and Amquel for ammonia.Also he shouldn't be kept in water that is to cold. 78 degrees is perfect. Darting could be from high ammonia or nitrites in the water..not a good sign.Is he breathing rapidly? This is a sign of illness. Take him out of the vase and give him some clean, warm, conditioned water and see if he improves. If he's eating that's good. 9595
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From: Dale 5/25/00
Subject: goldfish Posted by beaglebendjuno.com) Dale on May 25, 101 at 04:56:58: Where can I get sterile goldfish for a little pond I live in Virginia between Fredericksburg and Richmond 9594
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From: Dale 5/25/00
Subject: goldfish Posted by beaglebendjuno.com) Dale on May 25, 101 at 04:39:52: Where can I get sterile goldfish for a little pond 9586
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From: Tracy 5/24/00
Subject: why do guppies tails turn dark? Posted by Tracy on May 24, 101 at 16:35:08: My guppies' tail used to be colourful (one of the reasons I picked him), but now it has turned dark - almost black. This has happened to my guppies before, and I hear it's normal and is not a sign of anything bad. But I would like to know why it does that and if there is anything to prevent it, or change it back. Anyone have any ideas?? Thanks! 9590
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From: koko 5/24/00
Subject: Re: why do guppies tails turn dark? Posted by koko on May 24, 101 at 18:39:43: Re: (9586.html) why do guppies tails turn dark? posted by Tracy on May 24, 101 at 16:35:08: The color wont come back, but if you look at differnt foods you will see some of the foods that are color enhancers. Also in pet stores they use what is called a color light that enhance the color of the fish so when you get it in your tank you will notice that they dont look the same in the store. These lights are called beauty lights. koko 9584
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From: Carol 5/24/00
Subject: Water Posted by cwmcdonaldtds.nett) Carol on May 24, 101 at 15:07:38: I am using bottled drinking water or spring water in my tanks ( not distilled). Do I need to add anything to my water to keep it safe and healthy for my fishy? 9598
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From: Nick 5/25/00
Subject: Re: Water Posted by Nick on May 25, 101 at 19:38:31: Re: (9584.html) Water posted by Carol on May 24, 101 at 15:07:38: Actually, you should NOT add Stresszyme or other bacteria in a bottle. All you need to add is a dechlorinator and one that removes chloramines, such as Novaqua. (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs 9587
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From: gelfling 5/24/00
Subject: Re: Water Posted by gelfling on May 24, 101 at 18:12:34: Re: (9584.html) Water posted by Carol on May 24, 101 at 15:07:38: I would add something like Stresszyme. Any product that helps fish form a slime coat. 9593
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From: Carol 5/24/00
Subject: Re: Water Posted by cwmcdonaldtds.net) Carol on May 24, 101 at 22:06:32: Re: (9587.html) Re: Water posted by gelfling on May 24, 101 at 18:12:34: Thanks a bunch. I'm new to this but I think I'm going to love it. They are so fascinating and calming to watch. Better than TV. LOL 9582
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From: stacy 5/24/00
Subject: Mollys Mollys Mollys Posted by stacydjhotmail.com) stacy on May 24, 101 at 12:55:01: Just a general question...I'm using "aqua safe" which is supposed to keep the water pretty balanced for 6 months...So I just do a 20% change monthly. Is there anything besides the gravel cleaner that you can use to syphon water? It seems to upset the tank a lot--causing the water to cloud because the food and excrement is stirred up. Also, how much water treatment should you add when doing a 20% change? I'm a newbie...so forgive my stupidity. I've got molly fry on the way--they have their own 10 gal tank (is that too big?) --but it's now inhabited by my beautiful Pearl Sailfin Lyretail male, a goldust female (she's the prego), and a black male and female. My other 10 gallon has 2 female dalmatian mollys (1 is lyretail), a female marble molly lyretail, and a male dalmatian sailfin. One other question...RaNdOm!!! Any advice for bully fish? My male sailfin dalmatian seems to rule the tank...I had to get another female (which made 3 in that tank) so he'd have another one to pick on and leave the other 2 alone. My females seem to have the "not tonight, I have a headache" syndrome, though I realize they don't get "pleasure" from mating...so he chases them around--very rapidly-- until they submit. Poor fish. :( 9579
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From: Rose 5/24/00
Subject: For Trix: re Barbs Posted by Rose on May 24, 101 at 09:28:36: Barbs are not good with Cichlids. The barbs will eventually become a nice tasty snack. Rose 9596
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From: CHRIS 5/25/00
Subject: Re: For Trix: re Barbs Posted by CLBH2244AOL.COM) CHRIS on May 25, 101 at 09:08:27: Re: (9579.html) For Trix: re Barbs posted by Rose on May 24, 101 at 09:28:36: PREGNANT CHERRY BARB, PLEASE ADVISE WHAT TO DO AS FAR AS BIRTHING, CONDITIONS AND CARE.THX CHRIS 9597
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From: Rose 5/25/00
Subject: Re: For Trix: re Barbs Posted by Rose on May 25, 101 at 10:25:00: Re: (9596.html) Re: For Trix: re Barbs posted by CHRIS on May 25, 101 at 09:08:27: Cherry Barbs are egglayers. She's pregnant, she might be full of eggs or has eaten really well. As far as the eggs and fry go. The eggs will most likely get eaten by the other fish. IF the eggs do survive the fry themselves may get eaten by the other fish. The best thing to do is to make sure there is lots of hidding places and cover for the fry and for the female to lay the eggs on. Good luck. Need any more help let us know. Rose (P.S. could you please use lower case to write. Usening caps makes it seem like your screaming and I'm not real inclined to help those who scream. Thank you. Rose) 9578
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From: zabeth 5/24/00
Subject: sick molly, please help :( Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on May 24, 101 at 08:22:36: This may run a bit long, and I apologize for that. Peering into our aquarium on tuesday night, I found my usually active black molly shimmying in place at the bottom of the tank. Upon closer examination, I noticed she was covered in white spots. I *assumed* that it was ich and proceeded to medicate the tank before going to bed. When I checked her out on Wednesday morning, one of her eyes appeared to be twice its normal size and was covered in a cloudy film ((sac?)) -- almost like someone had covered it with glue. Her other eye soon followed suit and I was thoroughly freaked out because I'd never heard of such a thing happening with ich. By the time night rolled around, her eyes seemed to be somewhat better -- then again, it's possible that I'd just grown accustomed to them. This morning, they're still cloudy and her tail seems somewhat droopy and her colour lacks the shine it once possessed, but the spots have disappeared. I've been reading our books and surfing the web and not finding the answers that I need... so I've got a few questions for y'all :) Is this ich? The white spots have me thinking yes, but the eyes have got me swinging. I know that poor water quality can mess up a fish's eyes ((and I know our water quality is less than ideal because my father did a 60% change *gasp!!* a week after i'd done a 25% change!)), but if it was the water, wouldn't the other fish be affected? Or would she be more likely to fall victim because she was already sick? I've heard adding table salt or aquarium salt to a tank works wonders on ill fish - which is better? And how much would I need for a 20 gallon tank? And will salt have any negative effects on gouramis, red tail sharks or dwarf frogs? Any help is much appreciated. :) 9599
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From: Barb 5/25/00
Subject: Re: sick molly, please help :( Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 25, 101 at 20:55:54: Re: (9578.html) sick molly, please help :( posted by zabeth on May 24, 101 at 08:22:36: Hi Zabeth! I'd say that your molly has "Black Molly Disease", which is caused by a bacterial infection with Flexibacter. It is characterized by white patches (not "grains of salt" as in Ich) that sort of can have a fuzzy appearance to them as well as the fish exhibiting "shimmying" behavior. Describe the white spots that you are seeing in detail please. This infection requires treatment with an antibiotic, such as Maracyn (erythromycin) or plain tetracyline in the water and if you can find any Tetra brand anti-bacterial food (contains oxy-tetracycline), then feed this also. Treatment would best be carried out in a hospital tank, but if you can't get that together, you could treat the main tank. BTW, what are your water parameters? Mollies do best with salt in their water on a regular basis. Adding salt, however, will not cure what ails your mollie currently. Salt isn't so great for the ADFs :( When using salt, use aquarium salt. You will hear folks say that you shouldn't use table salt because it contains anti-caking agents as well as iodine and they are harmful, but this just isn't the most current thinking. I however, due to such peer pressure, use aquarium salt. :) Even though the spots seem to be gone, if they did resemble what I have described then get quick with treating this molly as this condition can be deadly in a matter of days. Hmmm... though maybe she was able to fend it off by herself. Check out my article on (http://www.aquamaniacs.net/popeye.html) popeye to get a more detailed glimpse of this eye-popping condition! Let me know what happens! Barb (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs 9611
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From: zabeth 5/26/00
Subject: Re: sick molly, please help :( Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on May 26, 101 at 20:30:06: Re: (9599.html) Re: sick molly, please help :( posted by Barb on May 25, 101 at 20:55:54: Hi Barb and thanks for the response :) The poor thing died shortly after I posted the original message. Two of my other mollies seem to be coming down with a weaker case of what she had :( When I first noticed the white spots, they looked like grains of salt, which is why my original assumption was ich. They changed in appearance over the next day or so, but they were never fuzzy patches. They were greasy little bumps that resembled whitehead pimples, if you know what I mean. Will run out in the morning to buy a hospital tank and the antibiotics, along with other fish neccessities. I can't give you the water parameters because ((and i should be dragged out into the street and flogged for this)) but I really don't know. The fish are actually my father's, and he's one of those people who consider fish "disposable pets" and though i've been nagging him to get the various test kits for the last 5 weeks, he hasn't. I'm currently unemployed, so i've had very little money to spend... or else i would have gone out and bought these things. but i'll do it tomorrow anyway because it's important and would probably go a long way to keeping the fish healthy and happy. and i'm rambling, and i probably sound like i'm a horrible fishkeeper making lame excuses :/ Anyhow, many many many thanks for all the help. 9630
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From: Barb 5/27/00
Subject: Re: sick molly, please help :( Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 27, 101 at 12:09:25: Re: (9611.html) Re: sick molly, please help :( posted by zabeth on May 26, 101 at 20:30:06: I'm into a lot of things, but flogging isn't one of them , so you're way safe! :-) This Flexibacter infection is contagious and deadly, so I am dismayed to hear that two others have the same. As you saw with the first, he lost the "spots", yet died quickly. You need to treat the main tank with the antibiotic as I mentioned before. If funds are an issue, then get the antibiotic because without it, causalities are certain and unfortunately with it, you still may lose a significant number of fish. :( Keep your tank water temp at 75*F, because Flexibacter grows like gangbusters at a temp of 77*F and above. Sometimes, there can be more than one disease process occuring at one time, so be on the look out for more "grains of salt", indicating Ich. Flexibacter will look like a white patch and I've not heard anyone describe it as looking like "pimples". Your mollis could have something else but Flexibacter infection is so common in Black Mollies that the layterm for this disease is Black Molly Disease. Let me know how it goes! Barb (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs 9650
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From: zabeth 5/27/00
Subject: Re: sick molly, please help :( Posted by apathesiaaol.com) zabeth on May 27, 101 at 22:40:58: Re: (9630.html) Re: sick molly, please help :( posted by Barb on May 27, 101 at 12:09:25: I got the Maracyn this morning, and I'm probably being overly optimistic, but they seem to be feeling somewhat better today. They're eating again ((wouldn't touch the food at all yesterday)) and the larger one's actually been chasing my poor gouramis around the tank, hehe. I've heard it's usually a good sign when they go back to their normal behavior, so I'll keep my fingers crossed, continue with the Maracyn and see what happens. I don't know if this matters, but the two fish that are currently infected with what the other had *aren't* black mollies - one of them is what the pet store called "speckled" or "yucatan" - mostly grey with a few black splotches and the other one is a ghastly shade of pink. Couldn't find the Tetra anti-bacterial food ((or any anti-bacterial food, for that matter)) and when I asked, I was told the local pet stores had stopped carrying it. I'll make a few phone calls in the morning, hopefully something turns up. I've managed to convince my dad to get all of the necessities ((hospital tank, water test kits, and things along that line. *big sigh of relief*)) as soon as i'm done making up a list. 75°F... eek! When the first one became sick, I was told I should raise the temp to 85° and leave it there until treatment was complete - only kept it up that high for around 6 hours before I realized she was looking a whole lot worse. Her condition improved a bit after I let it drop back down to the mid 70's, but by then it was too late. The higher temperatures only helped kill her faster and made it easier for the infection to spread :( Thanks for all of the help, Barb. I'm really really really really really grateful for your responses and the information that you've given me :) 9665
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From: Barb 5/28/00
Subject: Re: sick molly, please help :( Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 28, 101 at 13:42:36: Re: (9650.html) Re: sick molly, please help :( posted by zabeth on May 27, 101 at 22:40:58: You are very welcome! :) Don't search too hard for the anti-bacterial food because it was recently discontinued... I was hoping that you might have just gotten lucky and run into some. Any type of fish can get this infection, it's just that mollies are more susceptible. Resumption of a normal appetite and activity are very very good signs. You are doing a great job!! Ideally, water temp should only be adjusted 2*F per day up or down. Larger fluctuations are supposed to be stressful on fish making them more susceptible to infection. The situation does sound brighter in your dad's tank... I'm guessin' that he's proud of you! :) Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/baquariumbbs) Aquamaniacs 9575
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From: Kimme 5/24/00
Subject: Chloramine Posted by KBRshrinkwraps. com) Kimme on May 24, 101 at 06:27:14: Can someone please tell me the difference between Clorine and Cloramine. From the beginng I have been using a n additive to my tank water call Genesis which takes out Clorine but says nothing on bottle about taking out Cloramine. Even though I let the water sit for 4 days without putting it in the tank, that should get rid of the Clorine but what about the Cloramine. Is all that Cloramine in my tank still there and can I now add a substance to get rid of it. My tank is 20 gallons and has been running about 5 months. 9581
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From: Mary 5/24/00
Subject: Re: Chloramine Posted by Mary on May 24, 101 at 10:56:37: Re: (9575.html) Chloramine posted by Kimme on May 24, 101 at 06:27:14: Kimme If you have chloramine you will test as though you have ammonia and you need to buy a solution that specify it treats chloramine, if not you'll kill your fishes. Chloramine does not go away (evaporates) by letting the water sit like ammonia does. HTH 9577
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From: Benson 5/24/00
Subject: Re: Chloramine Posted by Benson on May 24, 101 at 07:19:42: Re: (9575.html) Chloramine posted by Kimme on May 24, 101 at 06:27:14: Chloramines are chemicals added to city water, much the same way as chlorine, to make the water safe for drinking. Unless you have a test kit for this or call your water department, you won't know whether there is any in your water or not. (And don't trust the water department....they just know they add "chemicals" to make it safe for drinking.) If the Genesis product says nothing about removing chloramines, then it probably doesn't. And letting the water set will not remove the chloramines like it releases the chlorine. There are many products on the market to remove chlorines and chloramines, and you will need to read the bottles to see which ones do. Many of them are exactly the same with different product names. When it is added to the tank, the chloramines will be removed immediately. You won't have to change all the water. It needs to be used every time you do a water change or when adding water to your tank. From the sound of your posting, I surmize that you have had problems with this tank in one way or another since setting it up (Correct me if I am wrong). The non-removal of the chloramines could be the problem. And I would almost place a bet that this is what has been happening. 9564
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From: Jill 5/23/00
Subject: Excessive headgrowth on goldfish, normal? Posted by rip_roaring_jillhotmail.com) Jill on May 23, 101 at 21:23:40: I have owned two fancy goldfish with headgrowths for several months now. Recently their headgrowths have been getting larger and larger to the point of covering up their eyes. Is this normal or is something wrong? HELP!! 9570
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From: Barb 5/23/00
Subject: Re: Excessive headgrowth on goldfish, normal? Posted by Barb on May 23, 101 at 22:39:37: Re: (9564.html) Excessive headgrowth on goldfish, normal? posted by Jill on May 23, 101 at 21:23:40: Do you have Orandas? Some goldfish do have a wen or headgrowth. These growths can look quite lumpy and can get quite large, even covering the eyes and the gill plates in certain breeds. Although they can look a bit like cancer, they are harmless "ornaments", and they are found on many fancy goldfish breeds. Check out (http://www.petfish.net/gold.htm) Petfish's Article on Goldfish by the one and only Kitty Fish. Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm5) Goldies 9558
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From: Carol McDonald 5/23/00
Subject: Betta Posted by cwmcdonaldtds.net) Carol McDonald on May 23, 101 at 20:23:29: My neighbor has recently gotten a betta fish. He looked healthy when she got him but now it looks like there are "knots" on the ends of his fins. He is a "veil fin". He is a dark blue color and these look like little balls hanging on him. What is it and what can she do about it. I got one at the same time and mine is just fine. Thank you for any help anyone can provide. 9561
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From: Benson 5/23/00
Subject: Re: Betta Posted by Benson on May 23, 101 at 20:57:54: Re: (9558.html) Betta posted by Carol McDonald on May 23, 101 at 20:23:29: The betta has fin rot. A dose of aquarium salt in the amount of l teaspoon per gallon of water should show improvement and repair of his fins. 9567
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From: Kathleen 5/23/00
Subject: Re: Betta Posted by Kathleen on May 23, 101 at 21:45:55: Re: (9561.html) Re: Betta posted by Benson on May 23, 101 at 20:57:54: Aquarium salt won't do it. He needs Maracyn, an antibiotic. You must dose him according to the size of the bowl or tank you have him in. The package directions say one tab for 10 gallons of water so the tab has to be broken up.He gets treated for 5 days. Are you conditioning his water and using Amquel for ammonia? Overfeeding can also cause sickness. 9576
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From: Benson 5/24/00
Subject: Re: Betta Posted by Benson on May 24, 101 at 07:07:21: Re: (9567.html) Re: Betta posted by Kathleen on May 23, 101 at 21:45:55: I hate to dispute Kathleen, but I know what I am talking about. Antibiotics usually do more harm than good, especially in a bowl or small amount of water as overdosing usually occurs. Another point is that the Maracyn is NOT broad spectrum, and may not cure the particular infection or kill the "correct" bacteria that MAY be causing the problem. Use the salt like I suggested and see if I am not right. It will take about a week to see improvement. My wife keeps bettas (10 right now to be exact), and by keeping aquarium salt in the water at all times, she has no trouble with fin rot at all. 9583
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From: Carol McDonald 5/24/00
Subject: Re: Betta Posted by cwmcdonaldtds.net) Carol McDonald on May 24, 101 at 14:16:42: Re: (9576.html) Re: Betta posted by Benson on May 24, 101 at 07:07:21: Thank you Benson. We are going tomorrow and will get the salt for the aquarium salt to try. I appreciate your help. Like I said, We got them the same day and I haven't had any trouble with "Shadow" but she definitely has a problem with "Mr. Finny". 9554
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From: Janine 5/23/00
Subject: HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over Posted by Janine on May 23, 101 at 18:02:18: Could someone help me, over the last 3 days I lost 4 guppies. I have only this pregnant albino guppy left and she looks like she's going to die soon. She last gave birth May 4th and since she looks like she's going to explode, I assume she is due anytime now. Can I do something to keep her alive...at least until she gives birth. Her tail seems to be disappearing and her body color has turned flat black. Any suggestion?? Thanks, Janine 9566
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From: koko 5/23/00
Subject: Re: HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over Posted by kokopaleehotmail.com) koko on May 23, 101 at 21:38:04: Re: (9554.html) HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over posted by Janine on May 23, 101 at 18:02:18: Is her scales sticking out if so she has Dropsys and that I have seen and noted that is not realy curable. Also guppies also when the females get to a certain age get egg bound. 9557
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From: Josh 5/23/00
Subject: Re: HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 23, 101 at 19:21:21: Re: (9554.html) HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over posted by Janine on May 23, 101 at 18:02:18: Do you know what could have made them sick? I know ick is a problem with many people who keep guppies. I also know that as a last resort (like the fish is belly up and the petstore is closed!) you could try to add a little table salt to get rid of ick. I'm not sure any of this pertains to you but i thought i should at least try to help=o) nobody likes to see fish die=o( i wish you all the luck 9571
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From: Janine 5/24/00
Subject: Re: HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over Posted by Janine on May 24, 101 at 02:12:44: Re: (9557.html) Re: HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over posted by Josh on May 23, 101 at 19:21:21: Thanks for all of your help. I tried everything but she died this afternoon anyway. When I got home from the fish store( I purchased 6 more guppies), she was dead. I wanted to try and save her babies but wasn't sure how to do it. I pushed on her belly with a straw and guess what happened.... 32 babies came out. The first few was alive but the rest seemed to be premature. About an hour later, only 1 was alive. Well, I guess it's back to square one. I'll try to do this fish thing all over again....hopefully I do it right this time around:) Janine 9572
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From: Josh 5/24/00
Subject: Re: HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over Posted by joshturbont.net) Josh on May 24, 101 at 05:33:33: Re: (9571.html) Re: HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over posted by Janine on May 24, 101 at 02:12:44: Hey what can i say it was a great effort, good thinking to push the babies out of the dead fish, it was worth a shot. Good luck with the new fish. Btw you did do a full water change before you put the new guppies in right? 9617
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From: Janine 5/27/00
Subject: Re: HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over Posted by Janine on May 27, 101 at 02:25:28: Re: (9572.html) Re: HELP....sick pregnant guppy keeps flipping over posted by Josh on May 24, 101 at 05:33:33: Yes I did do a complete scrub down of the tank, new filters and all. So far they seem to be very healthy and active. Hopefully they remain that way:) 9553
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From: Dani 5/23/00
Subject: Pregnant head and tail light tetras Posted by daniellebrakeyahoo.ca) Dani on May 23, 101 at 15:12:24: Hey, I have 3 head and tail light tetras! One of them seems to have a slightly swollen stomach and I think it might be pregnant! I don't know much about how the fish reproduces and I need help! FAST! Please email me to let me know how to do this! My email address is daniellebrakeyahoo.ca THANKS!!! 9549
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From: Sandi 5/23/00
Subject: Very Sick Beta Posted by svidunasprovidentmutual.com) Sandi on May 23, 101 at 10:59:40: I have a sick beta. During his last tank cleaning, he may have brushed into some marbles at the bottom of the vase. He immediately stopped eating and developed a white stringy material on all his fins (except up top and his side swimmers). I went to pet store and they gave me Maracyn for treatment. I started it and within a day, all his fins broke away and his little feelers on the bottom broke off like 3/4 of the way. He looks sooo bad. Still won't eat. This morning, he lost most of his color on his fins. I am soooo worried. It was suggested that I give him a partial water change to get some of the decomposing material out of the water. So I used room temperature Spring Water. While I was taking out the water he acted like he was dying. He kept falling on his side and was actually belly up at one point. Is he going to be OK. I read on the first e-mail on the website that his fins will not grow in the same again. How come? Please give me any information you have on what is going on with George. I am at a loss. Thank you very much, Sandi 9565
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From: Barb 5/23/00
Subject: Re: Very Sick Beta Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 23, 101 at 21:31:33: Re: (9549.html) Very Sick Beta posted by Sandi on May 23, 101 at 10:59:40: He is very very sick. :( When a betta loses his color, stops eating, acts sluggish and even starts to go belly up, these are bad signs. You are giving Maracyn to treat cotton-wool disease, which looks like white fuzzy patches... is this what you saw on the lower fin (anal fin)? If not, tell me in more detail what you saw. Do try to keep him calm... wrap a towel around his bowl to darken things for him and place him in a quiet area... both will help to keep him more calm. Barb (http://pub36.ezboard.com/faquariumbbsfrm3) Bettas 9574
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From: Sandi 5/24/00
Subject: Re: Very Sick Beta Posted by svidunasprovidentmutual.com) Sandi on May 24, 101 at 06:23:20: Re: (9565.html) Re: Very Sick Beta posted by Barb on May 23, 101 at 21:31:33: Well, George didn't make it. He passed away before I got back from work yesterday. I guess the partial water change was just too much for him. I wish I knew what happened. Could I have overdone the medicine? I mean the tablets come for 10 gallon tanks. I tried breaking small pieces off, but his bowl was barely 1/2 gallon. This little guy had tremendous sentelmental value. He did not have cottony patches. He had stringy white like mucus hanging from his anal fin and bottom fin. Was Maracyn not the appropriate treatment? I also may not have had the right type of plant in his bowl. But, he had been living in it for almost a year. Guess I will get a new beta, but I'm scared. George died so suddenly. Sandi 9632
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From: Christa 5/27/00
Subject: Re: Very Sick Beta Posted by rene72uswestmail.net) Christa on May 27, 101 at 13:36:36: Re: (9574.html) Re: Very Sick Beta posted by Sandi on May 24, 101 at 06:23:20: When you first see the signs of a fungus( white fuzzy stuff) give him salt bath. 1/2 teaspoon salt to a quart of water. Watch him closely. Leave in only til fish looks distressed. I have saved a couple of fish this way. None of them have died from this treatment. Salt should be non-iodized. I also put a tiny pinch in their bowls. I have just under a gallon bowls and the fish are growing a lot and loving it. Better luck with your next fish. 9678
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From: Sandi 5/29/00
Subject: Re: Very Sick Beta Posted by Sandi on May 29, 101 at 07:08:27: Re: (9632.html) Re: Very Sick Beta posted by Christa on May 27, 101 at 13:36:36: Thanks for your words of advice and comfort. I will try harder with my next Betta, George the II Sandi 9591
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From: Barb 5/24/00
Subject: Re: Very Sick Beta Posted by BarbAquamaniacs.net) Barb on May 24, 101 at 21:32:53: Re: (9574.html) Re: Very Sick Beta posted by Sandi on May 24, 101 at 06:23:20: Sandi... you didn't do it! He was sick and died from that... it was out of your hands. It is much better that they go quickly, than languish for weeks, while wasting away from a disease. You've been a good betta mom if you've kept a betta happy and healthy in a quart sized bowl for a year. So, do get yourself another betta because you're good at caring for them. Get at least a one-gal bowl, if not larger, for the next one, as it is easier to keep the water conditions stable and good for your betta. Barb 9547
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From: Kimme 5/23/00
Subject: Benson, where are you? Posted by KBRshrinkwraps. com) Kimme on May 23, 101 at 06:55:05: Hi Benson when you get a chance will you continue to help me? I would really like to start doing something. If I have to use antibiotics, I will have to do some driving. My fish dealer gave me 2 pills called Clout, he said this is the medication he uses? Have you ever heard of it. 9548
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From: Benson 5/23/00
Subject: Re: Benson, where are you? Posted by Benson on May 23, 101 at 09:11:15: Re: (9547.html) Benson, where are you? posted by Kimme on May 23, 101 at 06:55:05: Hey, Kid, I am right here. I work really crazy hours and I have to sleep and try to keep up at home with the family. Sorry. I did read the post from Barb, and I think since the water is okay, it may be the only choice you have. I can't think without seeing and examining the fish what could be the underlying problem. Clout is a very strong medication, and with the catfish and tetras you have in there, I don't think I would use it. If you do, only use at l/2 strength. The cories, of course, are not causing any stress in the tank, so my only other idea is that it is something contagious that came from the molly. I will warn you, however, that if all your fish are acting the same way, you may be too late to treat. I just can't think of anything you might try save the antibiotics at this time as you have basically tried everything else. You won't see much of me on this board. Several of the posts I checked out didn't seem to be very polite. The poor person about the turtle post.....you can bet, he probably will never return. Anyway, I will watch for your particular post until I see how things go with this tank. Sorry, that I am not too much help as I was certain it was a poisoning problem. I guess Barb probably has the answers you are looking for, so stick with her advise and see what happens. 9552
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From: Kimme 5/23/00
Subject: Re: Benson, where are you? Posted by KBRshrinkwraps. com) Kimme on May 23, 101 at 14:58:20: Re: (9548.html) Re: Benson, where are you? posted by Benson on May 23, 101 at 09:11:15: Thank you Benson, I did a 5 gallon waterchange, cleaned the tank, took out carbon filter, and now treating with the antibiotic Furan-2. I could not get the Maracyn-2 and the Furan-2 works for Hemorrhagic Septicemia. I also noticed that the Genesis clorine remover does not remove cloramines so I wonder if this is the problem too. What forumns do you usually use? Thank you for all the time and thought you've put in to helping me with my problem, much appreciated. 9560
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From: Benson 5/23/00
Subject: Re: Benson, where are you? Posted by Benson on May 23, 101 at 20:54:58: Re: (9552.html) Re: Benson, where are you? posted by Kimme on May 23, 101 at 14:58:20: Ah Ha! Since the Genesis does NOT remove chloramine, I would almost bet you have found your problem. This is very deadly to a fish. But at this point the Furan-2 won't hurt so you might as well give it a shot. I am dismayed that I could not come up with the exact problem. I am still rather doubting the septicemia, but won't contradict someone's ideas or plan of treatment unless I know for sure it is not correct. In your case, I cannot do that. You are very welcome for the help, however, I don't feel that I did that much to recify your troubles. I am not on any boards in particular and rarely write. I got to Petfish looking for something else on the net. Just thought I would give it a whirl on trying to help you. You have been very kind and patient, which is more than I can say for some folks here. IMO some of them are rather curt and a bit sarcastic. My reason for not getting too involved with the message boards. It was, however, nice talking to you, and I will check back for the next couple of days to see how things are going for you. 9563
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From: Barb 5/23/00
Subject: Re: Benson, where are you? Posted by Barb on May 23, 101 at 21:20:33: Re: (9560.html) Re: Benson, where are you? posted by Benson on May 23, 101 at 20:54:58: Hmmm... doesn't remove chloramines. My next question is does your water supply even contain chloramines? Kimme, you can call your local municipal water supplier and ask. How long has this tank been up and running? If it's been up with fish doing well for weeks to months, it would be hard to believe that all of a sudden they are dying from chloramine poisoning. Please clarify Kimme, if this tank was ever stable or if fish after fish has been dying in it... that will tell us a lot. I'm hoping that you are using AmQuel in meantime which does neutralize chloramines, to be on the safe side. I still would press on with antibiotic treatment. Do you know if this antibiotic that you chose harms the bio filter or not? It should say on the package. Still be sure to monitor your water parameters closely throughout treatment. Do not use Clout. It can kill sensitive fish and it is intended to treat flukes ("worms" on the outside of the body), which your fish don't have! Again, good luck Kimme and I wish your fish well. And Benson, if you're looking for a place to hang out, where there is none of this nonsense, visit us at (http://www.aquamaniacs.net) Aquamaniacs! Barb 9588
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From: Kimme 5/24/00
Subject: Thank you Barb and Benson Posted by KBRshrinkwraps. com) Kimme on May 24, 101 at 18:19:34: Re: (9563.html) Re: Benson, where are you? posted by Barb on May 23, 101 at 21:20:33: I have had problems throughout the 5 months I've had my tank. Can I add a product called Ammo Lock which eliminates clorine and chloramine, ammonia stress and detoxities ammonia produced by fish waste right in the tank with the fish? Ir says it works instantly and it also protects healthy gill function.