Recent content by JulieAnna

Can you take some water and some seeded filter medium out of the 55 G to help speed the process of cycling? That's what I would do when I am setting up a new tank. Can you set up a tank divider for now? Maybe 25% of your tank? Good luck, Julie

If your tank is tall get yourself a long handle grabber/planter or some tongs. My daughters Africans didn't terrorize her plants but then again she wedged the plants between her rocks and caves. I use simple tongs in most of my tanks (arm still gets a little wet/I am too cheap to buy the long...

Not sure about yours, but Rams take about 30 hours depending on the water temp. Warmer hatches faster. Then they are wigglers for a day. Usually not free swiming for 4-5 days. (I have eggs too- last night). Julie

If they are in love they will spawn. If the eggs actually hatch that is another matter all together. Rams are known to be terrible parents now with all the inbreeding and artificial "help" they have lost a lot of natural insticts. The best way to get that back is to let nature take its course...

Dry oak leaves in the filter (or peat). You can purchase at some fish stores. Some one is selling them on ebay as well. Place them in a filter bag and replace every few weeks (once they start falling apart). Also some one has come up with a black water liquid. I forget the name of it. I am sure...

;)..... Or the fish that died was traumatized from shipping before you brought it home and simply did not recover. I always ask the sales people how long they have been in the store. The longer the better. Do you have your "dither" fish? Rams need the schooling fish to feel more secure and it...

Mine are not big on brine shrimp but they go crazy for blood worms (frozen and dry) and algae wafers. Julie

I agree. Definately looks like you have both sexes, but they are young. Some times just feeding them better for a couple days the colors will dramatically change. Are you going to try and breed them? I have a pair that just spawned tonight. :B-fly: Good luck, Julie

How many gallons is the bio-orb? How long have these fish been in there? How long has the tank been set up? What is the temp, ph, nitrate, nitrite & amonia levels? The Comet and Shubunkin get very large and need a lot of room it could be there simply over crowded. If they are getting sick...

Are you sure he isn't baby sitting the eggs already? I believe with the appistos (my gbr anyway) the male takes over after the female lays the eggs. Julie

The "pink" sounds like amonia/nitrate poisoning. If you haven't already done so-I would be doing some partial water changes (25% daily) and using some epsoms salts (could also have bloat issues). I am also big on the Pimafix/Melafix to help relieve stress and perk up your fish. How is the...

Have fun with those dwarfs. I thought about getting some Pea Puffers. My lfs has had them in for some time (just not selling) . But they are too small for me- most of my snails are bigger than them. I did read that these little guys are your typical puffers. Good luck :D Post some pics when you...

I have 2 new Amazon puffers (1 inch). These guys are nothing like the Green Spotted puffers that I used to have. They were bought to help with my snail colony that I started for the Green Spotts that I lost. I bought one at first and he was looking a little lonely- not eating really well. Not...

Excellent. I have no idea what you need. Perhaps a small cave and a peice of slate? Please let me know how it goes with them. I am very curious. I have Rams. One pair has spawned a few times but the eggs were eaten by the female on each occurance (I think). I added more fish and have a couple...

You can give them your salad scraps (parts you don't eat). Pear peels, apple peels, cucumber ends etc. They don't need alot- just variety. Make sure you take it our of the aquarium- it can foul your water. My guys love snacks like this. I would have suggested the epsoms salts as well for the...