Aro tank water

pola · 20-05-2015, 10:14 AM

Hi All
Hoping to get some experts’ advice here.
I have been cycling my tank for about 2 weeks now (using few gold fish), and the water has gone from milky to crystal clear now. Following are the setup:
[*]4ft x 50cm x 50cm tank[*]2 x Ehiem classic 217[*]4 ft Led light[*]Temp at 26-27 degrees.[*]1 x large Anubis plant in the tank

I was ready to introduce the aro to the tank, but then realised one of the goldfish is showing some symptom of gill not closing properly, few scale appears to fall and not swimming straight (like it was drunk) compared to the other 2 gold fish which appears to be perfectly fine.
I have removed all 3 gold fish from the tank now.
But I am worried now if the water is good enough for my aro, or needs to be treated before bring it home.
I thought about putting a freshwater ray in there first to see if everything goes fine, but then heard that Ray can also bring in other possible disease.
Appreciate everyone’s help here in advance.

NTH · 20-05-2015, 10:28 AM

Best thing is to take some water to your local fish store and check the water parameters. If everything is ok then I would introduce it =)

lierudy · 20-05-2015, 10:34 AM

My suggestions:

First.. be sure about ur water parameters. Check on ur ammonia, nitrite, and PH level. These three are the most important.

Second.. bacteria/fungal/parasites. This one is a bit tricky (hence, I'm not a fan of using fish to build up good bacteria) Ur current fishes might have brought some of these unwanted stuff into ur tank. If u have UV filter, turn in on for at least a week. Other method is to put in some off the shelf medication follow by water change.

Third.. ray are supposed to be more sensitive than aro (the fact that they dont have scales). So I would not recommend to put ray into ur tank first.

All the best.. and enjoy fish keeping.

pola · 20-05-2015, 10:38 AM

Thank for all the info.

Ph ammonia and nitrite are all fine. that was the first thing I checked.

So in other words, if the Ray is doing fine, Aro shouldn't be a problem?

Squid · 20-05-2015, 10:54 AM

0 ammonia and 0 nitrite?
also neutral ph? if all are ok, then your aro should be fine.
might be the gf was damaged during the cycling process.

Squid · 20-05-2015, 11:23 AM

btw also test for nitrate to confirm that your tank has cycled, and nitrate is present.

patclay · 20-05-2015, 11:48 AM

If you have done your checking and the perimeters are ok, then put the aro in. It is a hardy fish, not to worry so much.

streetsmart73 · 20-05-2015, 11:51 AM

Ts, what type of aro do you intend to keep?

Maintain good water parameters is fundamental

pola · 20-05-2015, 12:48 PM

Was thinking of a red but might just go with a HB now to be a bit safe.

I had aros before and was very successful, just concerned about possible parasites after reading stuff online about GF diseases.

I have removed 50% of the tank water that was in there during the cycle and treating it with salt at 50g per 100 liter at about 28-30 degrees.

patclay · 20-05-2015, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pola

Was thinking of a red but might just go with a HB now to be a bit safe.

I had aros before and was very successful, just concerned about possible parasites after reading stuff online about GF diseases.

I have removed 50% of the tank water that was in there during the cycle and treating it with salt at 50g per 100 liter at about 28-30 degrees.

Why would getting a HB would be safer than getting a red?

20-05-2015, 10:14 AM	#1
pola New Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 25	Aro tank water Hi All Hoping to get some experts’ advice here. I have been cycling my tank for about 2 weeks now (using few gold fish), and the water has gone from milky to crystal clear now. Following are the setup: []4ft x 50cm x 50cm tank[]2 x Ehiem classic 217[]4 ft Led light[]Temp at 26-27 degrees.[*]1 x large Anubis plant in the tank I was ready to introduce the aro to the tank, but then realised one of the goldfish is showing some symptom of gill not closing properly, few scale appears to fall and not swimming straight (like it was drunk) compared to the other 2 gold fish which appears to be perfectly fine. I have removed all 3 gold fish from the tank now. But I am worried now if the water is good enough for my aro, or needs to be treated before bring it home. I thought about putting a freshwater ray in there first to see if everything goes fine, but then heard that Ray can also bring in other possible disease. Appreciate everyone’s help here in advance.

20-05-2015, 10:28 AM	#2
NTH Arofanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 419	Best thing is to take some water to your local fish store and check the water parameters. If everything is ok then I would introduce it =)

20-05-2015, 10:34 AM	#3
lierudy New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 39	My suggestions: First.. be sure about ur water parameters. Check on ur ammonia, nitrite, and PH level. These three are the most important. Second.. bacteria/fungal/parasites. This one is a bit tricky (hence, I'm not a fan of using fish to build up good bacteria) Ur current fishes might have brought some of these unwanted stuff into ur tank. If u have UV filter, turn in on for at least a week. Other method is to put in some off the shelf medication follow by water change. Third.. ray are supposed to be more sensitive than aro (the fact that they dont have scales). So I would not recommend to put ray into ur tank first. All the best.. and enjoy fish keeping.

20-05-2015, 10:38 AM	#4
pola New Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 25	Thank for all the info. Ph ammonia and nitrite are all fine. that was the first thing I checked. So in other words, if the Ray is doing fine, Aro shouldn't be a problem?

20-05-2015, 10:54 AM	#5
Squid Endangered Dragon Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,037	0 ammonia and 0 nitrite? also neutral ph? if all are ok, then your aro should be fine. might be the gf was damaged during the cycling process.

20-05-2015, 11:23 AM	#6
Squid Endangered Dragon Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,037	btw also test for nitrate to confirm that your tank has cycled, and nitrate is present.

20-05-2015, 11:48 AM	#7
patclay Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,519	If you have done your checking and the perimeters are ok, then put the aro in. It is a hardy fish, not to worry so much.

20-05-2015, 11:51 AM	#8
streetsmart73 Hi there !!! 123 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,895	Ts, what type of aro do you intend to keep? Maintain good water parameters is fundamental

20-05-2015, 12:48 PM	#9
pola New Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 25	Was thinking of a red but might just go with a HB now to be a bit safe. I had aros before and was very successful, just concerned about possible parasites after reading stuff online about GF diseases. I have removed 50% of the tank water that was in there during the cycle and treating it with salt at 50g per 100 liter at about 28-30 degrees.

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