Recent content by AmeliaB

The pH is 8.2 always. I don't know how to get it down. :-(

I use Seachem Prime but I only put it in the bucket before I put the water in the tank. He has been making the movement for awhile now, so I don't know that I can pinpoint it to a water change. I haven't changed it since last week. I do not match the temp before I put the water in the tank. The...

What do you suggest I do for parasites?

I cycled the tank for a month before I put him in and I am currently at 0 Ammo, 0 Nitrites, and 10-20 Nitrates.

Hello All. Can you please help me with my beta fish? He swims really jerky like he is trying to shake something off his head or he is having a seizure. He also turns on his side and swims really fast all the way across the tank. Any ideas on what is wrong? He also won't eat. Thanks. Amelia

1~What type of fish is afflicted? In addition, please describe what is wrong with the fish to the best of your ability (i.e. cotton like growth, bloated, etc.). Gustav is a male Beta fish. I bought him this spring (March or April.) Sometimes, when he swims he looks like he is trying to shake...

I learned the following things during my fishless cycle: 1. Be careful how much ammonia you put in. I put 7 tsp in a 10g. My readings were off the chart. 2. I did two 50% water changes and the readings were still off the chart. 3. I was too tired to do anything else and LEFT MY PLANTS IN THE...

Thank you everyone for all of your comments. It has been awhile, but I have my 10 gallon set up and I almost finished with the fishless cycle. I have some more questions about my next steps. 1. I dose my aquarium up to 4ppm ammonia, and within 24 hours I am back to 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, but my...

Thank you everyone! I have read the fishless cycle instructions and am ready to start buying appropriate supplies. My little buddy (his name is Gustav) will just have to survive a little longer in his fish bowl. I do have a few more questions- what temperature do you suggest keeping the water...

Hi. I have a Betta in a two gallon fish bowl. I bought him a few months ago. I've read mixed messages about what kind of a home that he should be in. Is there already a thread or FAQ that you would suggest? Is a 10 gallon sufficient? I've read that I should have a filter but that it needs to be...