Can I start adding fish again?

normtp1

normtp1

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I had a problem with water levels that were toxic and killing my fish about 2 1/2 months ago. So I let the tank balance itself out and added fish again(only three, 2 damsels, and one Tang). The Tang developed ick and died and then the ick spread to the two damsels and they died. I waited a week and added two damsels which died in about 3 days. About three weeks has passed by and I just switched earlier this week from CC to Live Sand. All I have right now is 4 snails and an anenome. All look to be doing fine. Is it ok to add fish now and how many should i add? I was just planning on getting some damsels for right now and then if everything works out, adding fish slowly, one at a time. Is this ok, or should I wait a little longer? Not sure what my water levels are, I'm in the process of getting a test kit. The last time I check the water at the LFS it looked good.
 
normtp1

normtp1

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I was wanting to get a few Green Chromis so they will school together. Should I get multiple fish or just start with one at a time? Also, will they school in a 29 gal tank or is that too small of a tank?
 
i3luedragon

i3luedragon

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I would suggest that since your adding fish has killed all the specimens, you should maybe only add one Damsel. But since all of the fish died and Ick is a problem, you might want to start your tank over, or at least treated it first before you put the invertebrates in. :rolleyes:
 
saltwater marauder

saltwater marauder

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How long has it been since the last fish was removed due to the ick outbreak? I would definitley make sure the water and temp is stable, but if your inverts are o.k and the anenome is in good shape thats a good sign. Test the water and dont put anymore tangs in a 29 gal tank. Overstocking and stress could have contributed greatly to your ich problem and once the beast is unleashed its a pain to put back in the den.
 
normtp1

normtp1

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It has been about 5-6 weeks since the ich break out. if I add green chromis one at a time, will they still school? The temp looks to be stable and I was planning on taking a water sample in to the lfs before adding any fish just to be sure that my levels are good.
 
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