Looks like my six line is dying!!

[Weehawken64]

Had him there for 2 weeks was fine til last night and looked worse this morning. It got up to 86 degrees yesterday and tank went up to 83 normally I keep it at 78. Clowns and goby seem fine. What do you think caused this? Tank too hot? Is there anything I can do? I did gradually get it back to 78.


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[revhtree Verified Admin]

There are so many variables that can lead to a fish dying. 86 degree temps could have very well did him in. Was he acting and eating fine prior to the temp increase?

 

[Weehawken64]

Hi revh, no he was perfectly fine up unti yesterday. He died btw I just got home and took him out. It was 86 outside not in tank. Tank went up to 83. I was prepared for the heat. I'm a newb and all else in tank seems ok. I feel bad I only had him for like 2 weeks he was tiny n cute and $30 wasted. The heat outside caught us off guard. It's normally isn't this warm in may so i hadn't put the ac window units up yet.


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[FragDaddy]

sorry for the loss... a cheap route to go to help keep the tank cool is to Freeze water bottles with RO/DI and float them in the tank! it doesnt look pretty but whatever works to keep the temp down

 

[Weehawken64]

Great idea fragdaddy thank you.


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[FragDaddy]

Great idea fragdaddy thank you.


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no problem

 

[ifarmer]

does it have to be RODI water in the bottles?

sorry for the loss... a cheap route to go to help keep the tank cool is to Freeze water bottles with RO/DI and float them in the tank! it doesnt look pretty but whatever works to keep the temp down

 

[FragDaddy]

does it have to be RODI water in the bottles?

If the bottles were to leak, i would rather it leak RO/DI into the tank..thats the only reason i say RO/DI.