*resolved* Is Something Wrong?

[bettakevin]

Should this kit work? [URL="http/www.amazon.com/dp/B001EUG8RO/?tag=ff0d01-20"]Water Test Kit[/url]

 

[synodontismultipunctatus]

Yep

 

[Tizer]

your gonna be doing water chnages every day just to keep the fish alive, i would advise you take them back to the shop, buy some household ammonia from homebase and do a fishless cycle. the beginners section holds lots of information. gluck

 

[Rickzayne]

Info in my sig,

READ IT =]

 

[bettakevin]

Do tiger barbs like to be in an open aera or should I have a lot of hiding spots?

 

[Tizer]

They like to be in big groups and they like quiet a bit of space when fully grown, they are a very active fish. Have you read all the comments and taken on board what you need to do?

 

[the_lock_man]

buy some household ammonia from homebase

Kevin, Homebase is a UK company, so unless you fancy a trip over the Atlantic...... I believe Ace Hardware is a source in the States. If you search the members for someone called AquaTom, he has a link in his signature area for US sources of household ammonia.

And like Tizer said, Good Luck.

 

[bettakevin]

They like to be in big groups and they like quiet a bit of space when fully grown, they are a very active fish. Have you read all the comments and taken on board what you need to do?

Yeah I have been trying to do as much as I can. Money is a bit tight this week but I am trying everything I can. I did a 50% water change last night and they seem to be swimming around A LOT more. Should I do another water change today? If so what %?

 

[fishyfeet]

I would do 20% a day for a couple of weeks then 10% daily until you have the required readings, you could try putting some more cover in for them, a couple bunches of vallis or eloda should do it, di

 

[synodontismultipunctatus]

They will be fine as long as there is a great enough number, cramped conditions arent ideal as they are very active but fish can become timid if there is no cover. A few tall/ medium sized plants should be enough.

 

[bettakevin]

The water changes worked! They are eating and swimming around like they should! Thank you guys so much for your help it is greatly appreciated