Recent content by Greta1981

Thanks much for the link, Fish-R-Friends. :)

Trying to follow what's happening here so I can offer advice--sorry if you've answered these questions already. Is the goldie still in the 10 gallon tank? What are the water parameters right now? What medications or other things have you added to the tank?

Yes. I am positive I am not confusing gallons with liters, Pip. My family has been in fishkeeping (breeding and selling) for many years. You're welcome to your opinion, as I am to mine, based on what I learned from them though I only began keeping my own fish recently. What Father, Grandfather...

:thumb:*exciting!!!*:dance: Your tank looks beautiful!

Fancies grow to 8+ inches, KidFish. :) Here's a visual: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f135/why-fancy-goldfish-require-big-tanks-visual-perspective-265871.html You can only do the best you can, Roz. And you're doing a GREAT job. Whatever tank size you're able to provide for your fish, it...

It's not just the waste. It's the size they grow to. My comets have grown 2 full inches in under six weeks. If they're kept in tanks that are too small, they become stunted, meaning their outsides stop growing, but their insides don't, leading to a sad, slow, painful death.

There's no such thing as too much filtration in a goldie tank. The bigger the better. :) Typically, the rule of thumb is 10 times tank volume, so a 29 gallon would need a minimum of 290 gallons per hour. 350 GPH is great. :) As for switching filters--there are a few different ways you can...

It's a mistake lots of people make, Plecolover 18. It's not your fault--you just followed the instructions you were given. Now you know never to change your filter. I learned the same way, believe me. Your fish should be fine with consistent water changes until the tank finishes re-cycling. :)

First things first--stop the melafix. It contains tea tree oil, which coats the surface of the water and prevents bettas, which have a labyrinth organ and need oxygen, from breathing. Second--no fish can live in a half gallon tank. They shouldn't even be sold. Your betta needs a 5 gallon tank...

Changing the filter will likely have thrown your tank into a mini-cycle and the problems you're seeing are from water toxicity. As Candi1990 said, I highly recommend you test your water ASAP. In the meantime, do a 30% water change, wait two hours, then do another one, temperature matching and...

Welcome to AA! :)

Hi! Welcome to AA! :)

Welcome to AA! :)

Welcome to AA! :) I have freshwater fish myself, but look forward to seeing pictures of your tank and hearing about your fish. :)

Hi :) Fancies need 30 gallons to start with as juveniles and 10 to 20 gallons for each additional fish. Your 29 gallon is perfect for a young fancy, by himself. Another goldfish would overstock your tank. Adult fancies need 55 gallons each. The heater in the tank is to keep the water...