Sandra the fish rookie Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I just brought home some new corydora cat fish, and placed them in the QT tank. I decided to check the LFS's water to see what his parameters were. I know that he uses RO water, and also noted a dead fish in the tank (that was alive on Monday) when I picked them up today. See the pictures below. These are no where close to my parameters and I am FREAKING OUT... Are they going to all die? I also did his GH which I got 13 drops before it changed color, and the KH well.. it was NEVER BLUE, and took 4 drops to go yellow (stayed completely CLEAR till it turned light yellow). Is there anything can do? Is it too late? Here are my parameters: PH 7.4 Ammonia, 0ppm Nitrites, 0ppm Nitrates, 0ppm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 aside from the ph, you water is an improvement, that nitrate is way high. I think you will be ok, but if you see flashing you could try a partial water change with RO to make them feel more at home until they adjust. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra the fish rookie Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 @Brandy I don't have RO water here. I would have to travel 30 min to the store and he is closed. I did however just add another air stone to help. They seem okay right now, my tank got warm again, I have a thermometer is supposed to be the right size for that tank and its adjustable, but I think because I have a glass top its making it too warm. I took the plastic piece off the back to allow more air to flow and help with the temp. I will check the temp again in 30 min. Thank you so much for the reassurance. I would be mortified if they died. Should I tell the LFS owner about his chemistry? or will I sound like a jerk.. I mean after all .. I am a rookie.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sandra the fish rookie said: @Brandy I don't have RO water here. I would have to travel 30 min to the store and he is closed. I did however just add another air stone to help. They seem okay right now, my tank got warm again, I have a thermometer is supposed to be the right size for that tank and its adjustable, but I think because I have a glass top its making it too warm. I took the plastic piece off the back to allow more air to flow and help with the temp. I will check the temp again in 30 min. Thank you so much for the reassurance. I would be mortified if they died. Should I tell the LFS owner about his chemistry? or will I sound like a jerk.. I mean after all .. I am a rookie.. Regular distilled water? maybe for your iron? I really wouldn't worry. If they start flashing it means their sides are itchy--that is what you would likely see if the ph and other parameters start bugging them. Corys are pretty adaptable though. Don't bother the LFS--he likely knows, and may or may not be in the process of fixing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra the fish rookie Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 So far, they seem to be okay. The pepper corydora's are quiet (just like my first one was when I got him) but they are swimming around but are calm. The albino's are exactly like the one I have .. spazo's.. zipping round, all over the place.. take a few second power nap, and begin to eat what the filter is growing.. yum Now as for feeding.. When should I even attemp to feed them? should I fast them? @Brandy DUH.. Distilled water.. I can run to the store and get some.. I am an idiot.. sorry.. I should have known.. Can you tell I have no idea what I am doing? I am have a tall glass of wine LOL.. Working in the ER was less stressful than this.. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I suspect they are fine. If you are feeding wafers, drop one in, see if they are excited. My albinos are just as you describe--spazzy! Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra the fish rookie Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 @Brandy I DO!! I put one in there.. initially they didn't care.. so I turned off the lights.. and just sneaked in on them and they are eating and moving it around.. LOL. Should I leave it in there? Or take it out at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 If it was still there this morning you could probably take it out, but I bet they finished it overnight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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