How often do I feed my fish?
You should feed your fish 2-3 times daily. The fish should eat all the food
in 2 minutes or less. Overfeeding can cloud your water and harm your fish.
What do I feed
my fish?
What you feed your fish will depend on what type of fish you own. If you
have tropical fish, they can eat TetraMinŽ Flakes, TetraMinŽ Pro Tropical
Crisps, TetraColor, etc. Tetra has provided categories of food for specific
fish. Goldfish, Cichlids, and Bettas have their own specific foods for their
specific needs.
My fish has
turned dark black or has its color washed out. What is happening?
This could be a sign of stress. This is common for fish that have just been
added to an aquarium. It can also happen when one fish is harassing another.
Otherwise, test the water levels for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, high pH, and
incorrect temperature.
My fish has a
cloudy looking eye, why?
The cloudy eye could be an injury from netting the fish. You should treat
the injury as a bacterial infection. You local store should have a
medication available. If you have a UV clarifier, leave the ultraviolet
light on to help prevent the spread of the disease.
My fish has
torn or shredded fins, what can I do?
It sounds like your fish has fin or tail rot. You should test your water for
high ammonia and nitrite levels. This can lead to the disease. Treat this as
a bacterial infection. You local store should have a medication available.
If you have a UV clarifier, leave the ultraviolet light on to help prevent
the spread of the disease.
My fish is
covered in tiny white spots, like it has been sprinkled with salt. What can
I do?
It sounds like your fish has the parasite called Ick. This parasite is found
in all aquariums. It normally cannot attach to the fish unless the fish is
in poor health. You should test your water for high ammonia and nitrite
levels. Your local store should have a medication available. Keep your
aquarium lights off to disrupt the parasite life cycle. Increase your
aeration and elevate your temperature to 85°F, at a rate of one degree every
five hours until you reach 85°. Treat for 10 days.
My fish is
darting around the tank and seems hyperactive. What is going on?
If you did not use Tetra AquaSafeŽ to remove the chlorine, the fish gills
are being burned. This will cause the fish to dart around the tank. If it
has been fewer than 24 hours since you added the fish, add Tetra AquaSafeŽ
now. After 24 hours, the chlorine will evaporate out of the system, but the
damage will already be done. This behavior can also be caused by fish
fighting. Make sure another fish is not harassing the distressed fish. If
this is not the case, test the water levels for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate,
high pH, and incorrect temperature.
Why is my fish
scratching against the rocks?
This behavior could indicate a parasite. It may be Ick. This parasite is
found in all aquariums. It normally cannot attach to the fish unless the
fish is in poor health. You should test your water for high ammonia and
nitrite levels. You local store should have a medication available. Keep
your aquarium lights off to disrupt the parasite life cycle. Increase your
aeration and elevate your temperature to 85°F, at a rate of one degree every
five hours. Treat for 10 days.It could also be gill or skin flukes. Ask your
local retailer for a proper medication.
Why is my fish
breathing rapidly?
Rapid breathing could indicate a number of things. It could be stress from
traffic in your home, or from a harassing fish. New fish will breath rapidly
from the shock of being transported. You should also test your water for
high ammonia, nitrate, pH, and nitrite levels. These can be toxic to fish
and cause stress. Also check for parasites or disease.