Recent content by Jgcheneveygray

So just raising the temp didn't help. I ended up treating with Quick cure for four days. Ich is now gone, replaced filters. The fish that didn't get the ich ended up have cloudy eyes, but they are almost fully healed. Thinking of investing in a quarantine tank as this all happened after I bought...

It is a marineland heater. It used to get the tank up to 86, but no more. I think changing the water keeps bringing the temp down. I live in South Florida so the water isn't that cold. I will probably go to the pet store tonight and get a new heater. Hate to have to spend the money right now...

I am trying to raise the temp but it seems it won't go any higher then 82. I hope I don't need a new heater. Doing water changes, only the one fish has it. I just bought him on Sunday. I will keep at it. Do you think I need a new heater? It is turned all the way up.

I have a 55 gallon, fully cycled. I bought an angelfish the other day and now it seems it has developed a few white spots. I have turned up the heat. What is the best method for treating ick? I was thinking about adding salt, but I have a pleco and am worried it will kill it. Please advise. I...

Super naturals

Yes, I just set up the tank last night and ended up using black sand. It looks great! What are some good starter fish? And when should I put water conditioner in? I already put dechlorinator in.

I am setting up a 55 gallon tank and bought Florida crushed coral instead of gravel. Is crushed coral ok to use for freshwater community fish other then cichlids? Or am I better off with a certain type of sand? I want to add a blue lobster or crab to the mix as well.