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Got everything right in a new tank: 70 gal. medium light, tank CO2, EI dosing, algae under control. Got the Co2 right by pushing fish to gulping for air (not intentionally) and then backed off. Everything was good, so time to add fish.
Yesterday, I added 10 new tetras. Within minutes, they were gulping for air and then floating to the bottom. Original fish are still good. I immediatley moved them to my non planted tank. Only 3 made it.
I know this is probably shock from going from LFS tank to my planted tank with CO2 and fertilizer.
What is the best way to add fish. Turn off CO2? Should 24 hours be enough? Add after the 50% water change? Anything else?
Thanks
Yesterday, I added 10 new tetras. Within minutes, they were gulping for air and then floating to the bottom. Original fish are still good. I immediatley moved them to my non planted tank. Only 3 made it.
I know this is probably shock from going from LFS tank to my planted tank with CO2 and fertilizer.
What is the best way to add fish. Turn off CO2? Should 24 hours be enough? Add after the 50% water change? Anything else?
Thanks