lemon tetra - dropping like flys

[LongTime]

That long period of acclimation may not have been the best for them:
http://www.bestfish.com/tips/050798.html and
http://www.aquamaniacs.net/newfishselection.html


I have cardinal tetras because I find them to be more tolerant than neons, and I like the larger size and more red on the body. However, IMO, neons are one of the fish that truly demands an environment more closely related to their natural environment. With soft water and acidic water, they tend to do well. I know many do not alter their pH and I agree if you can avoid doing so.

I think "less adaptable" is a a better phrase to use than delicate when it comes to neons. When you give them what they need, they thrive.

 

[kikuchiyo]

Yes, and it seems the neons we've had at petstores are a lot less healthy than in previous decades.

 

[love4fish]

I usually float the bag for about 30 minutes- add tank water wait 15- add more tank h2o wait 15.
Sometimes giving the a bit of air from tiny air pump.
I was doing other fish in another tank so I took a bit longer.

 

[kikuchiyo]

Read the links LongTime posted and you'll see floating is not the best way to do it.

 

[love4fish]

I just was reading that-
Very good to know.
I was going about it to OLD school.
I will definately not do that anymore.
And It's hard to be that patient anyways- Thank You

 

[love4fish]

Only 2 lemon tetra left-

Everyday..... Drop...Drop....

Everything else is ok.