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fishes die in the aquarium of my father?
my fathers aquarium is 4ft long,1.5ftwide,2feet tall, and that thing that bubbles inside(what you call that?aerator?) bubble only very few, i told him that only 2 or 3 fishes stay long there and the rest dies because they lack oxygen. what do you think that not many fishes stay long in my fathers aquarium? is it because of less "bubble" thing inside? thank you for those who answer this my question.
7 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
is not only the oxygen in the tank but also the water quality as well let say if you dont do regular water changes you will start builting ammonia which at the end of the day poison the fishes .Ammonia become from uneaten food and fishwaste so keep in mind to change at least 1/4 of water every 3-4 weeks and you will see the differense
Source(s): i own a fish shop in my country - 1 decade ago
There are many possible reasons. One of them is what you said correctly: too few bubbles. When there's insufficient oxygen, fish die. So change the aerator into a more powerful one.
You may be putting in marine fish (salt water kind) into fresh water. Salt water fish like clown fish can't survive in fresh water.
Check the water temperature. It may be too cold or too warm for the fish.
No matter how big the tank, there's always a limit to the number of fish you can put in. When the tank is over-populated, they will start dying till a few rugged ones remain.
My final suggestion is that you go to the library to borrow a book about rearing fish. There's plenty of information about how to take care of different types of fish. Hope it helps.
- 1 decade ago
It could be a few things. The first could be a clog or blockage in one of your hoses. It could also be the type of fish. Tropical fish have to have a certian temp. and you have to measure the pH levels. Some fish dont even have a good "experience" through shipping and so when you buy them there already half way dead. I can only hope that you have more success in the future.
Source(s): Experience - 1 decade ago
I would say it is more likely that your fathers fish are dying from high Ph or Ick rather than a lack of oxygen.Check the Ph levels with a kit from you local pet store (theyre simple and cheap). If all is ok look closely at the fish and see if they appear to have a white or gray (fade) or color at the tips of their tails and around their gills. Thats ICK a disease that is cured easily with medicine also bought at your local pet store. Hope this helps you out!
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- 1 decade ago
Hi yes you are correct about the oxygen & you do need more than that but there may be other problems to...filteration is the main thing to watch aswell as your amonia in the water...the water might need testing so that is the first thing to do...a good filter that pumps ample water thru is a must...the size is not as much an issue as the filteration...plants that create oxygen are good as you really do need plants...Regards Jake
- Anonymous1 decade ago
the fish tank needs oxygen and the filter working correctly for the fish to survive
- 1 decade ago
it totaly depends...i hope da fish tank is clean....also depends on the types of fishes ur breeding...if they are salt water etc...n if they dont get appropriate food ... it can be a problem...
