Menagerie
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I don't mean ICHy--the tail is icky!! It's all curled up on itself and looks gross. I tried to take some pics--sorry, he wasn't cooperating this evening.
Betta. See for yourself--the tail is icky!1~What type of fish is afflicted? In addition, please describe what is wrong with the fish to the beset of your ability (i.e. cotton like growth, bloated, etc.).
Undectable ammonia, nitrite, nitrate. 82F, pH=7.52~What are your tank parameters (ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, temp, pH)? Please give exact values.
5 gal :? Since at least Sept 18 ( http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=32510&start=0 ).3~ How large is the tank? How long has the tank been set up?
Sponge filter. The sponge had previously been in an established tank, PWC every week.4~What type of filtration are you using? Please give the name and number (i.e. Fluval 304) and amount of gph if known.
A betta and 3 khuli loaches (3" each)5~How many fish are in the tank? What kinds of fish are they and what are there current sizes?
The other day, 50%, bottom of tank was vacuumed.6~When is the last time you did a water change and vacuum the gravel? How often do you do this? How much water do you remove at a time?
Since Sept 18.7~How long have you had the fish? If the fish is new, how did you acclimate it/them?
No.8~Have you added anything new to the tank--decor, new dechlorinator, new substrate, etc.?
Menagerie said:Okay, okay~~Get off my case!!
Please help!
Gang valves--maybe Trevor knows about those. I only buy fish (and sometimes tanks--when he's not looking).Gang valves work great at reducing the airflow to the sponge filter.