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Author: | Admin [ Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:08 pm ] |
Post subject: | adding new fish to established Malawi set up |
Hello, Well, I came in yesterday, got a female and a male yellow lab to add to an established 55gl tank of 10 mixed Malawi's (none are the same). Re-arranged the tank as instructed, left lights off and slowly introduced them to the tank by letting them acclimate to the temp and pH by adding tank water. The fish are basically $39 worth of fish food. Fins are chomped and they are hiding in the top corner of the tank. What went wrong? Thanks, Derek you should have bought at least 7 new fish not 2 Malawis HATE newcomers re arranging the rocks could help somewhat but when I have to put new fish in an established Malawi tanks I go to extremes what I might have done is take the fish out of the tank put them in a bucket for 20 minutes or so move all the rocks around drain the water 50% at least put the new fish in put the bucket of the original fish in then refill the tank and throw some food in to keep their mouths busy It s a chore but I think it gives you the best chance to have the new introductions survive also get a large quantity of new introductions also get a smaller size of new introduction if the new fish is too big to eat but too small to pose a threat to the dominance of the original thug it is often ignored by the way: for acclimating I suggest just floating the bag for 10 minutes max discard the shipping water and shoot him right in ... it is always a good idea to be aware of your chemistry but you don't have to get super exact about it ... in general Malawi aquariums should be pH 7.5 - 8.4 temperature 72 degrees F for adults / 79 degrees F for babys well filtered and frequent partial water changes feeding green flake only if the population is Mbuna |
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