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The other fish is dying
Topic Started: October 8 2008, 09:05 AM (61 Views)
rach679

It is sad!

Her other fish is starting toact the same way her other fish did before it died.

I don't know what is doing it. We have some plastic plants and a filter that came in the tank. I wonder if it is the plastic plant. All of a sudden the fish had no fins or they were torn up. Now his face is like peeling looking. And he keeps floating towards the top of the water. and swimming unbalanced. No idea what to do except let nature take its course. I washed the tank really well after the other fish died. At least it is just 12 cent goldfish. But what do I explain to Hailey because I'm not getting another one!
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MissAngi
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Fish die. You didnt do anything wrong.

If you cleaned out the tank and put in fresh water did you treat the water? that is the most important thing you can do!!

When the fins fall apart thats a sign he is sick or malnourished. (most likely sick)
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shari313
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um, what did you clean the tank with? hopefully not soap. that will kill a fish for sure. you just use hot water, and maybe some salt to scrub.

i'm sure it wouldn't be the plants... maybe the filter is sucking it in a bit. but like angi said.... feeder fish aren't known for their hardiness, lol. they're known for their TASTE, ROTFL.

why won't you get more fish for hailey? fish are so cheap, just get some more. just say it died, and get more. she won't obsess about an old fish, if you get her new fish to look at. :):)

maybe ask the pet store worker to help you. they're usually really great. they'll tell you about which fish live well together, how hardy they are, and what you need to do to take care of them.

once a fish is well established in a tank (ok with the water, and stuff) they usually live for quite a while.

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MissAngi
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I STRONGLY recommend a Betta!!! Those fish are SOOOOOOOOO easy! They arent maintenance free, but they are a lot less maintenance than goldfish and other fishies!
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rach679

I cleaned it with very hot water scrubbed with a towel. I know dish soap kills so I didn't use it ;)

We'll probably get her another fish once we figure out the house situation. She doesn't really seem to care [she's 2, what can you expect!] She sees the tank and wants to feed Nemo or Shark Bait [whatever the name is for the moment]. She really doesn't "care" like an older child would. She just realizes it isn't there when she looks at the tank. Petsmart did have some really nice crown tail bettas. The tails are just amazing! The colors are very bold and bright.

I normally NEVER EVER put plastic plants, silk or real pants are always preferred.

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MissAngi
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my betta had a plastic plant, and he was quite happy with it! It glowed in the dark too LOL!!!!!
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shari313
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oh, i totally want to get a glow in the dark plant, LOL. i saw them, and sooo wanted one!
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