Pira stressing???

Terri9967 · Jul 1, 2008

Hey my gold axie is stressing big time. He was stressing even before I put him in his new tank. I just did water reading

Ammonia is almost 0
Nitrite is 1.6
Nitrate is 80
water temp is 58 degrees

I dont have PH test kit, but I always add the dechlorine stuff to new water.

Ori, my white axie is not stressing at all.

I still do 20 to 30% water change daily. Yesterday I went from a 30 gallon tank to a 55 gallon tank so there was plenty of fresh water added and my levels are still high. I dont want Pira stressing and not sure what to do to fix the situation.

Also, notice the size difference between Pira and Ori, they were hatched at same time. Is it normal for there to such a size difference when they are same age???

Thanks
Terri

ianclick · Jul 1, 2008

Hi Teri,

From the look I would say yes looking quite stressed. When did you put them into the new tank, sometimes a new environment will cause stress but usually mellows out after a few days the other cause apart from water issues may be too much water flow into your tank

Terri9967 · Jul 1, 2008

I put them in new tank yesterday, but he was stressed even before I transfered him. As for water flow, I have a 55 gallon tank and 2 filters with flow tubes and they are set on low. There is no water flow at all.

inkozana · Jul 1, 2008

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but is your temperature in F or C..?

Terri9967 · Jul 1, 2008

Not a stupid question at all. I forgot to put it down. Its F

ianclick · Jul 2, 2008

Hi Terri,

I would suggest a few days in the new habitat, which looks great, will do the trick. If not maybe try the fridge for a few days that would help destress your axie

Good Luck

Terri9967 · Jul 3, 2008

Just wanted to report that I got up this morning and Pira is not stressing as much. His gills are not so arched forward today. And boy did he pig out on the nightcrawlers I gave him this morning.

And I tested my tap water last night as well..... I was shocked that there is a higher ammonia level in my tap water then there is in the tank!!!! Needless to say I will NOT be drinking my tap water anymore. Considering we pay top dollar for water bills here, I cant believe the conditions of my drinking water. I will be calling my water department today and voiceing my complaint!

I am just so happy that Pira is not stressed as badly today, and that he finally ate. Water readings are still on the high side and I will certainly be glad when the cycle is done!!

Thanks again everyone
Terri

Jennewt · Jul 3, 2008

Terri9967 said:
And I tested my tap water last night as well..... I was shocked that there is a higher ammonia level in my tap water then there is in the tank!!!!

This is not surprising, and there's no reason to call the water company. Your tap water contains chloramine, rather than chlorine. This is true for a significant fraction of the water supplied in the USA. This will result in a positive reading in an ammonia test.

For drinking the stuff, you just need a Brita or Pur type water filter. This is far cheaper and more ecologically-sound that buying bottled water all the time.

For using the water in your aquarium, be sure that your water treatment product says that it is recommended for treating chloramine.

Have you retested your ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels? With daily partial changes, the nitrite and nitrate should come down, but it would be reassuring to know that they have.

Terri9967 · Jul 3, 2008

Yes I water test everyday. They have not come down as of yet. And I do 20% daily water change.

Bellabelloo · Jul 3, 2008

I found cycling the axolotl tank quite frustrating, it seemed to take for ever. When the results eventually started to come down it was great....its lovely not having to do the daily 20% water changes!!!

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