First some details: I have a 35 gal tank, bio wheel 3 stage filter system, several live plants, good oxygen supply, temp 80 deg F. The tank is well cycled and 7 months old. Fish added a few every couple of weeks after cycling as instructed by my LFS.
Water test: ph 7, ammonia and nitrates ideal, hardnes 8dh.
Occupants: 6 rasboras, 5 green fires, 5 bleading hearts, and 5 serpaes (now 3 and one is sick)
At first two of the died while I was out of town. The tank was cared for by experienced friends who feed twice a day. Two days ago I noticed a serpae was swiming with a list (leaning to the side about 15 deg). The next morning it was not swimming well at all and was at the surface gasping (for lack of better word). Now the poor critter is on its side not moving much and breathing. The serapae has lost much of its coler. I do not have a quarentine tank at this point. My LFS suggested hex-a-mit which I started today.
Can anyone please help? I hate to see these beautiful fish like this.
Much thanks in advance.
Water test: ph 7, ammonia and nitrates ideal, hardnes 8dh.
Occupants: 6 rasboras, 5 green fires, 5 bleading hearts, and 5 serpaes (now 3 and one is sick)
At first two of the died while I was out of town. The tank was cared for by experienced friends who feed twice a day. Two days ago I noticed a serpae was swiming with a list (leaning to the side about 15 deg). The next morning it was not swimming well at all and was at the surface gasping (for lack of better word). Now the poor critter is on its side not moving much and breathing. The serapae has lost much of its coler. I do not have a quarentine tank at this point. My LFS suggested hex-a-mit which I started today.
Can anyone please help? I hate to see these beautiful fish like this.
Much thanks in advance.
