Recent content by Rodeo one

Thanks, Seaweed. Will keep doing research. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

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Hi Brookster! The mobile is set up in a park. Been there awhile, I think. I m having a licensed inspector look at it next Wed & will ask him but I ve read about adding support under the trailer with cinder blocks or floor jacks. Thing is, I can t afford to hire someone to do that & afraid my...

Anyone have tanks in an older (1980) mobile home? I have a 75 gal & a 50 gal. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

How s your fish? If he truly has swim bladder, there is a procedure that can be done where you use a syringe & needle to remove the excess air, but finding a veterinarian or ? that knows how to do it might be challenging . Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

But maybe he s not eating the pea cuz it s raw? I d try feeding the slightly cooked peas. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I read to put them in boiling water for maybe 30 - 40 secs then cool quickly. This is called blanching. You still need to remove the shell, but it softens them a bit & prob makes them smell good . I also read that most cases of suspected swim bladder are actually constipation. Hope this helps...

Oh ....how are you preparing the peas? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

How s your fish doing? I have 3 Ryukins & went thru this with 2 of them. My understanding is that they don t have stomachs so small frequent feedings are best. I quit feeding flakes & now feed Spirulina in the am, peas & shredded zucchini at noon, then sinking pellets & an algae wafer at night...

Nice fish! You re very welcome for any help provided. Glad you got a Betta & that you re enjoying your tank? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Did you rinse the substrate before adding it to your tank? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Congrats on getting fish ! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Yeah, I remember thinking it was never gonna happen on mine. But, it will & soon you'll have fish! What do you plan to stock it with? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Sounds good. Temp at 78-82? Good water movement? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

The nitrite phase is typically the longest but good to hear about the ammonia. Are you adding ammonia? Any nitrate reading? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice