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Does this new Oscar make a total of 3 in the tank now? Some techniques I have used... What is the current temp of the tank? I have found keeping the temp around 79 to 80 tends to keep my Oscars (2 tigers in a 125gal) more "mellow" Keeping them well fed (whole krill, pelleted food, etc.) also...

From what I read, I did not see anything at Dow that indicates this specific product is safe for aquarium or unsafe for an aquarium. :confused: I know many say if they are unsafe for an aquarium in the product use instructions on the tube. At the moment, it would appear that the only way to...

I've always heard this process called "molting" and it is normal, and to be expected. The shrimp is a little vulnerable right now, so expect to see it hiding more then usual. . Assuming the shrimp has a decent diet and acceptable water parameters, normal behavior should return after a couple...

Excellent summary. Thank you.

More the opposite; a Jaubert style plenum (potentially) improves a DSB in regards to reliability, performance and function. Sure, there are potential problems with a plenum. Seems all setups have potential problems if they mistakes are made in the setup, stocking, maintenance, etc. ;) The...

Yes, the Jaubert method uses different layers, but not like you indicate. Sand grain size is important; around 2-4mm is recommended. Seems various sizes are okay as long as they are within this size range. PVC pipe (around 3/4" inner diameter) and eggcrate (commonly used in light fixtures and...

There are also multiple references claiming that export of this fish from Brazil has been banned or discontinued due to fear of the natural populations dwindling, over collection, etc. This has probably increased their price/value as well.

What state or condition is the live rock? Uncured, partially cured, fully cured, etc. Looks like Guppy’s Aquarium Products Online has them for $78.98, but on sale for $39.99 (and out of stock at the moment)

Any fish deaths or cleaning crew die off(s) lately?

Perhaps a blender mash of several foods would have helped or may help next time?

What kind of fish had this happen? You say your water parameters were good, what did you test and what did the results show? What else was in the tank? Water quality, stress and diet seem to be major causes for this.

What test kit are you using? Approximately how old is the test kit?

That film is often the result of oils or fats from fish food (frozen, dried, etc.) It does conflict with normal gas exchange. Often times not enough to cause a panic. But it can look bad, so that is a good enough reason to try and remove it. I have found a few ways to remove this. Slightly...

I am approaching the 2week mark for a 70gal FOWLR setup and I am using the Ecosystem Pro60. Per my own searching on this forum, local fish store advice and other Internet research; I decided *not* to use the miracle mud. The general consensus was people saw no real benefit of the miracle mud...

How or what steps did you take to acclimate the oscar to your tank? How did the oscar behave in the store as compared to now? What are you trying to feed the oscar? Do you have good filtration and water circulation to make sure the tank is evenly heated? When you mentioned the "white-ish" on...