Stumped as to problem (resolved)

[HoldenOn]

Only thing that I can think of is not enough surface agitation or maybe something snuck its way into the tank like febreeze or windex.

 

[itiwhetu]

Was the amount of dechlorinator correct for this system

 

[CassCats]

Yes, I use API conditioner, the dosage as per the instructions.

 

[CassCats]

Only thing that I can think of is not enough surface agitation or maybe something snuck its way into the tank like febreeze or windex.

Filter is a large sponge type filter, with an air pump.

I thought maybe possible contamination too, though we don't use sprays like that because we have parrots. But as a precaution I did do a very heavy water change and added charcoal to the filter to be safe, but no change

 

[HoldenOn]

Filter is a large sponge type filter, with an air pump.

I thought maybe possible contamination too, though we don't use sprays like that because we have parrots. But as a precaution I did do a very heavy water change and added charcoal to the filter to be safe, but no change

Huh. This is really weird. I'm sorry .

 

[FishBearer9845]

Do you have any fake decorations that have deteriorated and may not now be tank safe?

 

[mbsqw1d]

How long have they been in there? Is it a 'tub' rather than a tank? Has the 'tub' been used before? (Sorry don't know if the word 'tub' describes it properly!)

 

[CassCats]

Do you have any fake decorations that have deteriorated and may not now be tank safe?

Unglazed terracotta pots bought new, flate slate, some plastic plants, and a fake rock formation, have been in there since the start and were used in other tanks I have prior without problems.

How long have they been in there? Is it a 'tub' rather than a tank? Has the 'tub' been used before? (Sorry don't know if the word 'tub' describes it properly!)

This has been set up for a couple months now. Its a plastic tote, bought brand new for this purpose (husband said no more fish tanks, but never said no totes )

I had some fake floating lily pads, they were in there for weeks, I removed them just in case but no change either.

 

[mbsqw1d]

Unglazed terracotta pots bought new, flate slate, some plastic plants, and a fake rock formation, have been in there since the start and were used in other tanks I have prior without problems.


This has been set up for a couple months now. Its a plastic tote, bought brand new for this purpose (husband said no more fish tanks, but never said no totes )
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I had some fake floating lily pads, they were in there for weeks, I removed them just in case but no change either.

Nicely done have you used that brand/model(?) of tote before for fish?
I think I'm just wondering is there a chance the tote plastic is leaching something? I dunno. Shoukd they just be graded food safe or something?

 

[CassCats]

Nicely done have you used that brand/model(?) of tote before for fish?
I think I'm just wondering is there a chance the tote plastic is leaching something? I dunno. Shoukd they just be graded food safe or something?

Yes I use a smaller one of the same brand for a breeding tank, ive reared fry in it for months before and have had my weitzmani corydoras in it for a couple weeks spawning.

 

[itiwhetu]

Unglazed terracotta pots bought new, flate slate, some plastic plants, and a fake rock formation, have been in there since the start and were used in other tanks I have prior without problems.


This has been set up for a couple months now. Its a plastic tote, bought brand new for this purpose (husband said no more fish tanks, but never said no totes )
View attachment 117563

I had some fake floating lily pads, they were in there for weeks, I removed them just in case but no change either.

Are you sure that is a 200 liter container

 

[CassCats]

Are you sure that is a 200 liter container

Yes, it's on the label. I'll get a photo of it for you in a moment

 

[itiwhetu]

Yes, it's on the label. I'll get a photo of it for you in a moment

What are the dimensions please

 

[CassCats]

Sorry 189 ltres, 200 qt

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[CassCats]

50 gallons, but not filled totally, so about 40 gallons water volume.