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Jshafer81
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Hello,
I posted over in the general forum a few days back about the death of a gold ram in my 29 gallon community tank. The next morning the female of my pair of triple-red A cacatuoides was dying. I tested my water againb and found everything correct, so took it to my LFS. My nitrates had spiked, something I was not aware affected freshwater tank. A sad leanring experience. The 50% water change I did that morning broguht the nitrates down to non-toxic lvls, but now the surviving male doesn't seem to be eating. I feed dried brine, and flake foods. I feed the tank live brine occasionally and will try that tomorrow. I also have frozen mysis on hand for my saltwater tank. Would this be a choice for the freshwater tank?
As for getting another female, one LFs said he'd be fine, another said he'd possibly die from lonliness. Any suggestions from the forum on this situation would be appreciated. Also, any online companies that sell individual apistos would be helpful. LFS only sell pairs.
thanks,
Justin
I posted over in the general forum a few days back about the death of a gold ram in my 29 gallon community tank. The next morning the female of my pair of triple-red A cacatuoides was dying. I tested my water againb and found everything correct, so took it to my LFS. My nitrates had spiked, something I was not aware affected freshwater tank. A sad leanring experience. The 50% water change I did that morning broguht the nitrates down to non-toxic lvls, but now the surviving male doesn't seem to be eating. I feed dried brine, and flake foods. I feed the tank live brine occasionally and will try that tomorrow. I also have frozen mysis on hand for my saltwater tank. Would this be a choice for the freshwater tank?
As for getting another female, one LFs said he'd be fine, another said he'd possibly die from lonliness. Any suggestions from the forum on this situation would be appreciated. Also, any online companies that sell individual apistos would be helpful. LFS only sell pairs.
thanks,
Justin
