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Posted by bushbandit via PetKB.com on August 23, 2007, 2:23 am
Please log in for more thread options Thanks for the information carlrs
I am sad to say I was a little late in figuring out what was the problem he
passed on last night and I feel so bad. I will not make a venture like this
again. I will stick to the easier to keep fish.
Troy
carlrs wrote:
>> I recently got a rope fish and his health seems to be going down hill. I was
>> told they liked brackish water and that is what my tank is I have read all
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>> Any help ????
>> Thank You Troy
>
>I would not consider a Ropefish to be brackish. These fish come from
>West Africa (Cameroon, Nigeria) which has tropical waters more in line
>with South America than with the Rift Lakes of East Africa.
>I have kept some salt with them (1 tablespoon per 5 gallons), a GH of
>100-200, a KH of 50-100, a pH of 6.8- 7.4 (Think stability is more
>important for pH than the actual pH)
>
>Also keep in mind that these fish absorb oxygen thru their intestines
>and will often come to the surface for air (often looking like reeds
>when several are in your tank), this behavior also makes than jumpers,
>especially at night since they are primarily nocturnal. Make sure
>there are caves or similar to hide in during the day.
>
>Ropefish are also opportunistic feeders, so small fish such as your
>Neon are potential food sources. Otherwise Blackworms, bloodworms,
>Ghost Shrimp, and earthworms are good foods for them.
>
>Also check your ammonia and nitrites, both should be 0. Assuming ALL
>parameters are correct you might consider a mild treatment such as
>Pimafix, or look for small parasitic worms that sometimes come
>attached from these imported fish. For this I would consider Clout.
>BUT first make sure water parameters, tank conditions, and feedings
>are in order before any treatment.
>
>Carl
>http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Information.html
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> told they liked brackish water and that is what my tank is I have read all
> about what they eat and I cant seem to ever see him eating. Are they a fresh
> water fish or will brackish water keep them ok? I don't want him to die..
>
> The other fish in the tank are 1- little Neon 5-silver tip sharks 2 - puffer
> fish 2- cory cats and 1-
> pa?o?umos"sucker fish"
> Any help ????
> Thank You Troy