danm my gbr is acting really wierd

[DclownD]

he was swimming eratically as iv seen with the neons... i didnt know what to do so i put him in a 5g bucket with fresh water hoping to seem sumtin good happen the water is perfect temp and i have an airstone in it...

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Chasing the neons?

 

[DclownD]

no i had a group of neons die out lol >.> they did this odd swiming thing before they died and he is doing the same

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Whats your water tests look like?

 

[DclownD]

they were 7.6ph ammonia is low nitrates low nitrites are low.. i may have a bit to much salt in my tank from when i treated ich so i took him out and put him in saltless bucket and we will see

 

[Lonewolfblue]

If there are any signs of ammonia or nitrite, the GBR's are going to be the first to go. They need pristine conditions. As for salt, I've heard of people using some salt with no ill-effects to GBR's. Personally, I only use heat for ick, and no salt. Salt is not a necessary item.

 

[wayne]

pH? Any trace ammonia or nitrite is bad. Nitrite is more toxic than ammonia in acid water.

 

[DclownD]

he is still alive today but hes still not touching his food he hasnt aten in like 3-4 days..

 

[Cichlid-Man]

I'd pull out the water change stuff today and see if that helps.

 

[DclownD]

u mean do a water change on my 30g?

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Yes, i would at least.