Fishes and tap water?

Question

Well...someone decided to place my goldfishes in freaking tap water! its one of those 95 gallon fish tank..

it was only for ten minutes but my fish already seem to be getting puffy

just staying at the bottom which isnt normal..

and thats after i placed them in purified water

is there anything i can do to make them better?

Answer 1

You can't put fish in tap water?

Jeez...So that's why my fish never lasted long.

Answer 2

Tap water and fish are like oil and water - they don't mix well. You did a good thing to move your fish from the tapwater.

Add dechlorinator to the tank, at the recommended dose, Also add Stress Coat, and a bit of tonic if you have any.

Feed your fish a little less than what you normally feed.

It's a waiting game hereafter. Your fish should recover soon. If not, seek help from a vet or fish supplier.

Good luck

Answer 3

buy some medicine then put it in the water thats all i did with mine

Answer 4

i think there is nothing to do

Answer 5

Add Tetra Aquasafe water purifier

Answer 6

You can add a slime layer protection to the water.

Answer 7

one of the best products you can us is Tetra Aquasafe water purifier.

basically, you CAN use tap water, just follow the directions on how many teaspoons per gallon and your water will be ready to go!! its great!!

Answer 8

Well, purified water does not have any mineral in it. It is better for the fish to ues tap water that you have added water conditioner to. Adding some stress coat will help them recover.

Answer 9

Tap water is actually better for your fish but you must "condition the water". You cannot just toss your fish in tap water without using "tap water conditioner", which removes chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals (zinc). Purified water in inferior to tap water because tap water has minerals in it that are essential to fish's immune system.

Answer 10

Goldfish can't live with tap water, u can add stress coat/ water conditioner, Anti-ammonia, and do water tests Hope ur fish will be ok