Recent content by mandy2936

I got my Neon Dwarf Gourami today. It seems as though he is too docile, because he just hides among the plants in the very back of the tank the whole time...

Thank you both for the replies! And to answer your question, yes, I do test my water (API liquid).

Hi! I used to have a gorgeous Dwarf Gourami in my tank, but he died suddenly about a month after having him (DG disease?). I had been worried about possible aggression, because DG's can be a hit or a miss in a community tank. However, upon selecting a DG I chose the one in the tank that seemed...

Ah, I see. What a shame. :( As far as food goes, I usually feed my Bettas bloodworms, brine shrimp, and pellets (on alternating days, of course). Is that adequate?

Hi, A week ago I adopted a Betta from my neighbor. Their 4 year old child grew bored of her new pet and the mother could no longer find time to clean out the 2.5 gallon tank herself. So, I took him in and he has settled into my 5 gallon heated, filtered, and cycled tank with a Zebra Nerite...

It's a 20H. And I am using an AquaClear 30... I can't remember but I believe I am at a 99-105% filter capacity, so looks good. Also, I do a 40% (give or take a gallon) PWC each week.

I do a 40% every seven days, mostly because that's what I feel comfortable with. Too much less than that and I feel nervous that my tank is not clean enough haha. Btw, I love your signature. :thumb:

Out of curiosity, I am interested in knowing what is the most common PWC %. Feel free to leave a comment explaining why you change the water x amount. For example, "I do a large PWC because my tank is heavily stocked." or "I am able to do a small PWC because my tank is understocked."

Hi, So in my 20g Community I have the following fish: x6 Neon Tetras x5 Orange Von Rio Flame Tetras x4 Julii Cories x3 Guppies x2 Zebra Nerite Snails According to AqAdvisor, my tank is at 96%.* I would like to take the opportunity to add a fish or two to one of the schools (or shoal). I don't...

Just finished testing the water (API liquid). Ammonia: 0 Nitrite: 0 Nitrate: Only 5 pH: ≈7.4

Thanks for your concern. So Dropsy in the tank is still an issue? I know it is not contagious, but I wasn't aware that the germs could linger behind. I thought the fish just developed Dropsy from bad water quality, and that the fish wouldn't get it in good water quality. :confused: If I have to...

Hi, Why the fish died: Okay, so I myself have a 20g and a 5g with my own Betta, Enrique. Don't worry, he isn't the one who has died. Unfortunately, however, it was my brother's Betta. I'm the one who's actually into fish, my brother was just kind of interested at first but got 'bored'. But, I'm...

Today I found my brother's Betta fish lying at the bottom of the tank with raised scales. There was slight head movement when he saw me but not much else. He wasn't home, so I immediately did a 50% water change and changed the filter pad (it was atrociously filthy). When he came home, I asked...

Wow, thanks for all the responses! I really appreciate the help. I always try my best to match the water temp. I just bring a cup of water from the tank and use it for reference over at the sink. So basically, whether I take out 2 gallons or 10 gallons, I still add 20 gallons worth of water...

Thanks for the replies. My parents got me that type of water changer today because they didn't like how I had to lift the heavy buckets. So, I need to make sure I understand what I'm doing before I use it: So basically, you can just add the de-chlorinator to the tank and then fill it up with...