Planted tanks and dead fish.
- Thread starter Eupterus
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Why did the fish die? Unless it was something horrific that I needed to sterilize the tank for, no, I would not tear it down.
There should be no reason to tear down a planted tank unless EVERYTHING in it (plant matter included) dies, or there is a known deadly contaminant introduced that you are saving the inhabitants from.
Other than that, keep on keepin on, get the occasional carcass out, and the tank should be just fine.
Other than that, keep on keepin on, get the occasional carcass out, and the tank should be just fine.
:iagree:There should be no reason to tear down a planted tank unless EVERYTHING in it (plant matter included) dies, or there is a known deadly contaminant introduced that you are saving the inhabitants from.
Other than that, keep on keepin on, get the occasional carcass out, and the tank should be just fine.
I don't know why my post was cut off/deleted?.
It was supposed to say:
I have a heavily planted tank. While I was having my sore throat/flu issues one of the fish in the heavily planted tank came up missing possibly dead. Do you tear the tank down?.
Why did the fish probably die ( fish is missing from tank)?.
Late water changes due to sore throat?. At any rate, if that's the cause then it's a "strict" fish because I don't think a fish should drop dead normally at the time water changes are due.
They should get a bit stressed at worst.
Other then that, another mystery disappearance from the lampeyes.
It was supposed to say:
I have a heavily planted tank. While I was having my sore throat/flu issues one of the fish in the heavily planted tank came up missing possibly dead. Do you tear the tank down?.
Why did the fish probably die ( fish is missing from tank)?.
Late water changes due to sore throat?. At any rate, if that's the cause then it's a "strict" fish because I don't think a fish should drop dead normally at the time water changes are due.
They should get a bit stressed at worst.
Other then that, another mystery disappearance from the lampeyes.
It is highly unlikely that anything died from a couple extra days without water change. As far as taking the tank down, there is still no reason for it, unless the fish was of significant body mass to foul the water, in which case you would be able to find it. If it concerns you that much, test your water more frequently for the next week or so, just to be sure, and sneak in an extra wc or two, esp if there is any kind of ammonia spike.
If you can not locate the fish, or a corpse, then keep a close eye on your ammonia level, be alert for an ammonia spike.
As stated already I wouldnt consider tearing the tank down unless there was somethign devestating. Not the death or dissappearance of a single fish.
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As stated already I wouldnt consider tearing the tank down unless there was somethign devestating. Not the death or dissappearance of a single fish.
So Hows life in Quahog?
Say hello to Peter & Lois for me.
Giggity!