Posted by mepeuser on January 24, 2003 at 17:41:23:
I have a question regarding my recently deceased snowflake eel. When I found him tonight, he was unresponsive to anything. He just layed there on the sand bed and wouldn't move and acted like he had a hard time breathing. I have had him for several months with no problems. When he finally stopped breathing I took him out and examined him but I didn't see any spots or anything that looked suspicious. My pH is around 7.8 to 7.9, and I was told that this might be the cause. I also have a yellow tang and a sleeper goby, along with a CC Starfish. The nitrites and nitrates were both 0, and the temperature is normal. The other fish all act fine, and have been acting fine. So I pose the questions:
1. What could have been the cause?
2. Should I be worried about the other fish catching it?
Thanks for you help.
Matt
