New Fish Keep Dying!

[Harlequins]

Definately a strange one....

I've never heard of the actual tank causing problems.Are you getting another tank?

 

[Miles_hot]

Either some chemical around the tank or possibly an electrical issue? Could something in the tank be zapping the fish?
Miles

 

[jnms]

Yes, I will get another tank. I'm about to head there now - will probably get either a 40litre or 60litre tank to replace it.

The tank is in my daugthers room and there are no chemicals nearby (at least I hope not!!). It could be an electrical fault with the filter perhaps, though if so, it is mild enough that I don't feel it when I put my hand in the tank.

 

[KittyKat]

I heard rumours that if non-aquarium silicone is used, it can cause problems because it contains anti-mould stuff in it (to prevent mould and fungus growing on it, when it is used in bathrooms).

 

[This Old Spouse]

How old is your daughter? Could she be using chemicals in the room that are getting into the tank, such as hair spray, perfume or deodorant? I read about someone who was losing fish because of this.

Please keep us posted, and good luck.

 

[coldcazzie]

Very strange, but if you've moved the fish and they've suddenly perked up it implies a problem with that actual tank, so returning it is the best thing you can do. You'll have a bit more flexibility with a 40-60L tank anyway I think in the end you've made the right decision. It is bizarre though.

 

[eaglesaquarium]

How old is your daughter? Could she be using chemicals in the room that are getting into the tank, such as hair spray, perfume or deodorant? I read about someone who was losing fish because of this.

Please keep us posted, and good luck.

Brilliant thought!!! This is one that I would have never even considered!

 

[BigbruiserAl]

Not sure how it works with but i aslo keep many Posion dart frogs, one big no no is sprays like air freshners and deodorants like the old spouse said it is a long shot but were a bit stumped on this i belive

 

[KittyKat]

+1, I do not use anything in spray form anywhere in the house, with one exception: glass cleaner, but the one I use is basically vinegar, so would not affect animals.

 

[jnms]

My daughter is only 5 years old, which is why we went for a small tank in the first place. I felt (and still feel) that a "massive" 60litre tank is too large for a 5 year old. Yet at the same time I want to teach her responsibility of taking care of things and she really loves having fish.

So anyway - I exchanged for a 60litre tank. Pets at Home had a "Fish Box" on offer, £99 for the 64litre tank + stand (with heater, lighting and filter) - which wasn't too bad.

Will have to see how it goes.

 

[Harlequins]

Good luck with this one

 

[The chilly dipper]

have you anything leeching chemicals?
you cant test for these .ornaments and decor ect?

 

[jnms]

Thanks Harlequins!

Chilly, I'm not sure if anything is leeching - but that's why I left the tank bare on the second lot of fish. They still died.

 

[This Old Spouse]

Are you sure your daughter isn't slipping something into the tank while you're not looking? Chocolate? Just trying to figure this out ...

 

[jnms]

Are you sure your daughter isn't slipping something into the tank while you're not looking? Chocolate? Just trying to figure this out ...

Well the tank had a glass lid that was snug fitting, she was unable to get the lid off she tried from time to time, but could never do it - I could only do it by slipping a knife in there.