Topic: unfortunate?

[azn4114]

i am not very happy today i woke up and had to do a 100% water change because my tank was filthy i think my filter is broke so i just bought a new one but thae sad part is my thoughts were confirmed.i found that one of my caves had collapsed overnight and its unfortunate that both of my convicts were it there at the time and were crushed.my oscar survived although he wasnt happy with the water quality this morning.does anyone know if it may of had something to do with the oscar.i cant see any marks to indicate my oscar has attacked them but maybe he destroyed there cave with them in it on purpose.

[Maddy mad man]

Firstly it isnt wise to do a 100% water change and add a new filter to boot because of the loss of beneficial bacteria.  Hopefully you kept your substrate and didnt rinse it too harshly.  You need to be aware that your tank is now recycling and you need to keep a daily eye on amminia and nitrite levels and I would recommend 30% daily water changes until the readings are zero.  I think it unlikely that your O is responsible for the deaths of your convicts as they sound like they are a spawning pair and would be highly aggressive and protective - just one of those things maybe.

Please keep an eye on that water and NEVER do a 100% water change as well as a new filter.

Good luck

[azn4114]

thanks 4 the advice.so do you think with close watch that my o will be alright?

[Maddy mad man]

I think if you follow my advice and monitor ammonia and nitrite daily and water change daily you should be okay.

[azn4114]

thank you