Stocking Suggestions

[Ninjouzata]

I know you probably will but try looking up videos of the tetras so you can see what they look like when they are comfortable and showing their true colors  

 

[iapple5678]

I would make sure the tank is stable before adding anything. Two weeks without a water change is no reason for fish to die.

 

[Ninjouzata]

Also wondering, do you still have the kuhli loaches in the 10g? Last I checked they need a 20g ;o

 

[ncguppy830]

you shouldnt get black widow as they wont probaly nip the gouramis and stress them to death.

 

[Wills]

Talltrees stocking looks good but get Bolivian Rams rather than Blue Rams as they will deal with the temperature range of the other fish a lot better. One of the other dwarf cichlids might be an option as well...
 
But I have to agree with some of the latest comments - 2 weeks without a water change is no reason for fish to die. Through no fault of my own I have had to leave tanks that long without water changes over the years and not had problems....
 
Wills
 
*edit - did you leave a feeding block in the tank?

 

[az9]

No. My grandpa fed them. I'm not sure why but he gave them goldfish flakes. Could that be the reason? I did some big water changes and cleaned the filter and the fish look a lot better. And no, I sold the kuhli loaches. I just haven't changed my sig yet.

 

[ncguppy830]

i dont think thats the cause goldfish flake is a little different but it doesnt have anything that would kill the fish even if they were tropical.

 

[az9]

Hmm. Well I don't see anything els wrong with them.

 

[Wills]

hmm tough one, could your grandad have over fed them? Or could he accidentally have turned the filter and/or heater off?
 
Wills

 

[az9]

No. Everything was fine when we got home. He only fed them once every 4 days but when I looked at them they did look pretty fat.

 

[ncguppy830]

well thats tough i guess you just gotta put it past ya then.