Most fish deaths seem to occur within the first year after purchase. Often, the cause of death is unknown. Sometimes, clues suggest possible causes. We are all frustrated and disappointed when death occurs and ponder what we should do differently to help new fish to survive. New hobbyists are particularly challenged when death occurs within days, weeks or months of a major purchase.
What has your experience been? Have you altered your approach to new fish acquisition as a result? Are you more successful now than when you were a novice?
What has your experience been? Have you altered your approach to new fish acquisition as a result? Are you more successful now than when you were a novice?