Recent content by m.j.gomez

Hello, check water parameters. If there is any ammonia or it hasn't slightly dissipated in a day or 2 it's probably a bacteria bloom. This is a sign of over cleaning tank. Your tank has enough bacteria to handle the bioload your fish produce. No more no less. It grows on everything in tank...

Hello, I used to buy frozen, then pop in microwave 30sec. How this helps!!!!!

Hello, only delt with once & unfortunately thought it was ich(lost everything). But I do have a link that may help!!!!! https://aquariumscience.org/index.php/10-2-4-epistylis/

Correct or meal worms depending on sz of fish & sometimes I'll switch up & feed live crickets too. Market shrimp I pop into microwave about 30sec & cut into manageable pieces, chicken breast I boil whole & cut same. Cooking not over cooked is easier for them to digest.

It's best to feed them 2-3x a day when small. They grow rapidly around 1/4in a week. When growth slows you can feed once a day. I feed cooked market shrimp, boiled white meat chicken, super worms, boiled deshelled peas, boiled broccoli & cichlid sticks. No feeder fish. Most are kept in bad...

Hello, show your mom this pic. It's a 125gal(72x18x21)& these Oscars are 14in.+ big. Hope this helps!!!!!

Hello, if you have large tanks may I suggest getting a python. They attach to a sink faucet & can create a suction if gravity isn't working for you. I use this in tandem with seachem safe or seachem prime water conditioner. You can use to temp match & fill tank too. It a game changer no buckets...

Hello, that looks to be an injury & shock. It may be from tank mate, a ruff edged decoration or hide. I use aquarium salt for injury's. Since it's a fairly fresh wound I would separate to a bare cycled quarantine tank(most loach salt sensitive).Don't want to reinjure. Dose 1/2 teaspoon...

Hello, for trips I use a ice chest lined w/plastic bag. Filled 1/3 tank water dosed with seachem prime water conditioner to detoxify ammonia(2 drops per gal). You can tape top shut optional. You can take a pitcher or large drinking glass to dip & pour fish water & agitate with hand when you...

Hello, I'll let you know now I have 0 experience in keeping discus cichlids. But I thought I would give you a heads-up. Discus cichlids are a high temperature fish(82°-86°f). 82°f is a few degrees over the max temp for most cory's & max temperature for angels. This is one reason I've...

Hello, I don't see sz of aquarium. So just tossing this out there. Have you considered a wave maker. This will add circulation & you can position it so it pushes muck towards filter intake. This will keep area most visible a little more presentable. Just a thought. Hope this helps!!!!!

He looks like he has dropsy. His organs are saturated w/fluids. If caught early can be treated w/antibiotic(maracyn 2 mixed in food recommended). Viral or bacterial if prolonged is fatal. Sorry!!!!!

Hello, just tossing this out there but he may be getting old. The average lifespan is 2-5yrs(reason I don't keep anymore). You might want to stop using bettafix. Like melafix it has tea tree oil & this is bad for your Bettas labyrinth organ which allows your fish to breathe oxygen. There are...

Hello, canisters are game changers. Not only do you cut down on maintenance(clean mine every 2 months), you can customize any way you want, it adds water volume & flow. Great upgrade! Question: is that a cascade pre filter? If so you might keep an eye on. If a heavy bioload they will clog...

Hello, I found theses the other day. I think they're cool but a little pricey!!!!!