the food (algae tabs) couldnt have expired because i got it about three days before the pl*co died and the brine shrimp were "fresh"(live). Respiration. When considering numbers of fish to purchase, it is important to select them based on whether they naturally school or not. Tankmates can be a source of chronic stress, as some fish must compete to share similar space and food within the aquarium.

He has been in the tank with the Cichlids for quite some time without any major problems. In other cases, facial expressions are often sufficient to let us know somebody is having a bad day. Sharks and stingrays have five to seven gills on each side. Having a low alkalinity (low buffering capacity) may allow for minor fluctuations in pH throughout the day based on other parameters (e.g., amount of light, phytoplankton numbers, oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations).

Upload or insert images from URL.

Powered by Invision Community, fish nerd with a chinchilla sidekick! Poor water quality and infectious diseases (bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral) are common stressors that can affect a fish’s respiration rate. ,