Recent content by Jenn27

That's great that it worked so quickly for you!

Yep...ITA with the above poster! If you get some small community fish, you will have much more variety that can live happily in a 10 gal tank. :cool:

Oh that is cool!! Looks awesome!

Nice set-up!!

There is still some improvements pending (have some plastic plants I'm gonna add in a few days), BUT I wanted to show you guys my 20 gal after I added sand to it. It's our Goldie tank! Our fat Goldies and baby pleco! :fish1:

Whoa that is an amazing tank!! Can't wait to see completed pics of it!!

You should try pool filter sand. It's super cheap ($10/50 pounds), and it's course enough not get stirred up too much. And it's perfectly safe. ;)

My mom got me started on my obsession. It started about 8 years ago, and took a break while we lived in Germany for over 4 years. At first, I just had Goldies and didn't know squat about taking care of the water other than vacuuming. I even did a total cleaning of everything (drained 100% of...

Oh ok. :) I have never had mbunas. Sounds like you have it under control. ;) :cool:

You also have to take into account that your "old" oscars are looking at the newbie as an intruder. They have an established home, and you are making them share their space. Plus, the albino's are pals, and the Tiger O is the new kid. ;) They may get more friendly over time, but it may get...

Yes, I think after 2 years? I could be wrong, but, as stated, it should have an expiration date on the box. I use the API kit, as well.

Poor thing. I hope you can clear the little guy up. Definitely keep up with the water changes...keep the water pristine and hopefully this will clear up.

Oh Sorry...guess I should get in the habit of reading other posts first, huh? :banghead: :whistle:

You have to have water movement of some sort while medicating. The oxygen will be diminished while treating with meds. What kind of filters do you have? If they are HOB's (Hang-on-the-back), then just drop the water level a few inches. This will help until you can get some airstones and an air...

Oh, on my Oscar tank, I used half the med dose since Cats can be sensitive to meds.