Recent content by GotanProject

Hello, I need some advice on changing my substrate. I recently tested out my current substrate with the "vinegar test" and discovered that my substrate fizzles and makes bubbles in a reaction to the vinegar. From what I've read, this indicates that my substrate has limestone properties and...

I had white fuzz growing on my driftwood too. I believe this is fungus. Read this link: http://www.floridadriftwood.com/aquarium_plants_and_driftwood.htm I hope that helps. When I spotted the fungus I just scrubbed it and rinsed it under high water pressure to get rid of it. Ever since...

I did a 50% water change on Sunday when I noticed the ammonia spike. Since then I do 10-15% changes every two-three days. Why wouldn't that help? My plan is to do large (50%) water changes once a week in addition to two small (10-15%) changes. What do you guys think? Also, should I stop...

In my opinion, the effectiveness of biological additives is variable, based on what I've read. It worked for some people and did nothing for others. Personally I don't think its harmful if you do choose to try it. I recently setup my first 40g tank and added a total of 15 fish during my...

Hi, I was looking through my Encylopedia of Aquarium and Pond fish by David Alderton. I noticed that there's three species that look really similar. Greenhump catfish, emerald catfish, and green corydoras. Also at my LFS they have it called emerald green corydora. Whats the difference? I...

One of my cory died today. I believe the cause is Neon Tetra disease. I came to this conclusion because first he lost color, then lost appetite, and after inspecting him after his death I noticed some white marks on its body. He was fine the first few days I had him. I think the sudden temp...

Thnx guys...well I made the water change...all the other fishies are happy and acting normal so far. That one Cory is still sick tho, I put him in my quarantine container. Part of his skin looks dark/black, fins look fine, eyes are maybe a lil bit bulging out. Still don't know what to do with...

Hi thanks for the replies so far. I've just started a new 40g tank, this is my first time doing this so any helpful advice would be good. I'm using a fluval 404 filter, I've also added an airstone to help circulation. So far I have 10 harlequin rasboras, 5 emeral green cory, and 2 clown...

One of my emerald green cory looks sick. He lost the green color and he turned reddish and pale. Also he seemed to have lost weight or reduced in size. What is wrong with him? I believe it is the temperature because I noticed that it went up to 82F from what is normally 75F. Btw I have 5...