2 Most Common...

***Reefland*** · 05-26-2006, 01:01 PM

What do you think are the 2 most common mistakes made that cause an ailing fish?

almostdiva · 05-26-2006, 01:23 PM

Poor or innapropriate tank conditions (like keeping a Rock Beauty Angel in anything but a mature reef w tons of LR, or keeping an adult volitan lion in a 30 gal tank or shy fish like firefish with triggers)

overstocking or other conditions that lead to poor water quality

Rebecca

**leebca** · 05-26-2006, 01:30 PM

GOOD TIMING

1. Not providing the fish with ongoing proper nutrients;
2. Putting the captive fish through unnecessary stress in its environment.

For an elaboration on 1. See my latest post:
Feeding Marine Fish and Fish Nutrition

smidoid · 05-26-2006, 02:06 PM

Not quarantining new stock
Not checking new stock for "freshness"

cichlidfort · 05-26-2006, 09:35 PM

1. Not Doing your homework on the fish
2. Bad water quality

John Hamilton · 06-01-2006, 04:05 PM

Tipping the tank over.
Using Epson Salt.

dvmsn · 06-02-2006, 10:52 AM

1. Inter-fish aggression, poor compatability selection.

2. Buying fish that are not acceptable for your tank or your level of experience.

rjs5134 · 06-02-2006, 03:07 PM

Gotta go with:

1. No Quarantine
2. Innappropriate choice for tank or tank-mates.

I think review of other threads proves both and haven't we all made these mistakes atleast once?

Steven Pro · 06-03-2006, 08:33 AM

1.) Cycling issues or stocking too quickly.
2.) No quarantine

**leebca** · 06-03-2006, 08:45 AM

Are you sure Steven?

The question was 'mistakes that cause an ailing fish.' You see, I took the question literally.

Quarantine or not doesn't cause an ailing fish. It is an opportunity to cure a diseased, injured or sick fish, but quarantine one way or the other doesn't cause an ailing fish.

Your 1) is a part of the environmental category and seems good.

BubbaWPB · 06-04-2006, 04:20 AM

Not observing the fish at the store to make sure it's not ailing when you buy it.
Poor tank maintenance.

Steven Pro · 06-04-2006, 09:06 PM

I was thinking more along the lines of the most common mistakes that lead to deaths.

BubbaWPB · 06-06-2006, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Pro

I was thinking more along the lines of the most common mistakes that lead to deaths.

Drinking and driving?

**leebca** · 06-06-2006, 06:07 PM

Bubba, Bubba, Bubba. . .

Fish don't drive. . .How about:

Drinking and swimming?

05-26-2006, 01:01 PM	#1
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,009	2 Most Common... What do you think are the 2 most common mistakes made that cause an ailing fish? __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

05-26-2006, 01:23 PM	#2
almostdiva Mayor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 962	Poor or innapropriate tank conditions (like keeping a Rock Beauty Angel in anything but a mature reef w tons of LR, or keeping an adult volitan lion in a 30 gal tank or shy fish like firefish with triggers) overstocking or other conditions that lead to poor water quality Rebecca

05-26-2006, 01:30 PM	#3
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,242	GOOD TIMING 1. Not providing the fish with ongoing proper nutrients; 2. Putting the captive fish through unnecessary stress in its environment. For an elaboration on 1. See my latest post: Feeding Marine Fish and Fish Nutrition __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

05-26-2006, 02:06 PM	#4
smidoid Alas, poor Nemo... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "Smoggy", England, UK Posts: 665	Not quarantining new stock Not checking new stock for "freshness" __________________ Marc "Mom! Dad's got that stinking rock in the bathtub. Again!" [Science is under attack in our schools. Act now! www.marcdraco.co.uk ]

05-26-2006, 09:35 PM	#5
cichlidfort Citizen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 144	1. Not Doing your homework on the fish 2. Bad water quality __________________ "A mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is open."

06-01-2006, 04:05 PM	#6
John Hamilton Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston TX. Posts: 232	Tipping the tank over. Using Epson Salt. __________________ Leash and Litter

06-02-2006, 10:52 AM	#7
dvmsn Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Georgetown, Soth Carolina Posts: 5	1. Inter-fish aggression, poor compatability selection. 2. Buying fish that are not acceptable for your tank or your level of experience.

06-02-2006, 03:07 PM	#8
rjs5134 Council Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Denville, NJ Posts: 395	Gotta go with: 1. No Quarantine 2. Innappropriate choice for tank or tank-mates. I think review of other threads proves both and haven't we all made these mistakes atleast once?

06-03-2006, 08:33 AM	#9
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	1.) Cycling issues or stocking too quickly. 2.) No quarantine

06-03-2006, 08:45 AM	#10
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,242	Are you sure Steven? The question was 'mistakes that cause an ailing fish.' You see, I took the question literally. Quarantine or not doesn't cause an ailing fish. It is an opportunity to cure a diseased, injured or sick fish, but quarantine one way or the other doesn't cause an ailing fish. Your 1) is a part of the environmental category and seems good. __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

06-04-2006, 04:20 AM	#11
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,234	Not observing the fish at the store to make sure it's not ailing when you buy it. Poor tank maintenance. __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

06-04-2006, 09:06 PM	#12
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	I was thinking more along the lines of the most common mistakes that lead to deaths.

06-06-2006, 06:07 PM	#14
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,242	Bubba, Bubba, Bubba. . . Fish don't drive. . .How about: Drinking and swimming? __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

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