Recent content by Bill2183

I found the little guy dead this morning. The other neons seem to be doing OK. I did some research and found some very different info on the web. I found several sites that put the avg. life span of a neon at 1 to 2 years. I found some other sites the put their life span at 10 years. I am not...

Hi, I have 6 neons in my tank. In the past all have been prosperous. I notice one neon has gotten significantly smaller and has lost some of his color. He is still eating but does not look well at all. :( Could it be old age? He is between 1 and 2 years old. All other neons and fish are...

I am thinking about setting up a small ( 2.5 or 5 gallon) QT tank. Can someone provide me with advice regarding set up and use? I am new to this hobby and feel that this is the next logical step. I have recently lost two fish to a mysterious ailment or coincidental old age. The remaining fish...

Today I noticed her swimming slowly to the top of the tank, then letting herself fall to the bottom. She is still not eating, and now it looks as if her tail is pointing down. her tail is not up and spread wide as it had been in the past. It is narrow. :( I am going to go to the lfs and see...

I have also noticed that her scales look dirty or like they have some algae on top. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Please advise.

Does anyone have experience with wasting disease. I had a zebra that began swimming erratically and refusing to eat. After a week or two the weight loss was significant. I had to put her down. I have noticed my red wagtail platy, (the pig of the tank) is not eating and looking a bit smaller and...

No changes at all in behavior or appetite.

I have a spotted cory. He has been in my tank for some time and gets along with everyone. I had a cave dwelling catfish of undetermined species. After several of my smaller fish began disappearing I removed the cat and took him to my lps. They gave me credit for two corys. I would like some...

I am somewhat new at this. One of my favorite fish is a Red Platy. It has been in the tank for two years. I have noticed that he has some small patches of discoloration around his left eye. The skin is a lighter almost greyish color. Is this indicative of any ailment? If so, can is affect the...

Hi, Has anyone heard anything about these new genetically altered zebras? Are they safe? Do they have all of the same characteristics of normal zebras? I am considering getting some to add color to my tank. Any info would be appreciated.

I recently purchased my own test kit. My ammonia and nitrites have been at practically zero for the last three weeks. I have not gravel vacuumed or changed any water in those three weeks. I have only been replacing evaporated water. I have also not changed my charcoal filter in that either...

How traumatic is it to the fish if you remove all of the plants and structures in the tank. I have a cave that houses a catfish, which I never see because he never comes out of the cave. As stated in a previous post, I have lost a new addition to the tank. I think the fish is in one of the...

How traumatic is it to the fish if you remove all of the plants and structures in the tank. I have a cave that houses a catfish, which I never see because he never comes out of the cave. As stated in a previous post, I have lost a new addition to the tank. I think the fish is in one of the...

As I am new to this hobby, up until now I have been taking my water to the pet store to have it tested. I am getting in my novice opinion unusual spikes in ammonia and nitrates. This seems to be occurring after I gravel vacuum and add fresh water. I have decided it is time to begin tracking my...

Thanks all for your advice.