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Member Since 28 Jul 2008
Offline Last Active Aug 01 2008 10:51 PM

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In Topic: Dyeing Fish

28 July 2008 - 04:23 PM

QUOTE (Aquotix @ Jul 28 2008, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those still using Tri-start by Wardleys, I would recommend to at least double if not quadruple the recommended dose rate.. our tap water can sometimes be a little worse than the Americans think it is (Tri-start was designed over 15 years ago... 15 years ago we had better water quality than now, considering the added chemical content that is)

If the fish are off their food, then there is often an issue with water quality or toxin or there could be an environmental factor that is causing stress.

It would be a good idea to get your Local to test the water for you to compare, just in case there is an issue with your test kits, and squirt in extra conditioner (it is harmless in larger quantities).

will do, thanks for the help,best regards Addam.

In Topic: Dyeing Fish

28 July 2008 - 04:06 PM

QUOTE (tran4m3r @ Jul 28 2008, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey bud,

are they breathing hard?

how else are the fish acting?

cheers

no they don't seem to be breathing hard and they are behaving pretty normal,any ideas ? thanks for your reply, regards Addam

In Topic: Dyeing Fish

28 July 2008 - 04:00 PM

QUOTE (dazzabozza @ Jul 28 2008, 10:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gday Addam

What has their diet consisted of? Melafix might not help too much because it sounds more like an internal bacteria or bloat issue. Also do you condition your water? Heavy metals or another contaminant could cause nervous system issues.


Dazza

HI Dazza, thanks for replying, I give them cichlid pellets and brine shrimp, I use Wardley tri-start and rift lake salts for the water,Addam