Recent content by Scottyhorse

Did you remove the filter pads? That will get rid of all the bacteria that keeps things stable. Did you add a dechlorinator such as prime?

I can get some today.

Bad news: Tons of algae, a few different types. TONS. Good news: For the most part, the plants look healthy and have grown :)

Awesome pictures, man, I'm jealous! :)

Back home! Good news, and bad news about the tank. Who wants to hear what first?

And a few of the betta as well :) A bit of fin damage from shipping but nothing bad.

Here is what the tank looked like before I left. Actually, it was a couple days prior and I know there was noticeable growth.

My brother would not let me use his ipod to upload the pictures I took onto my laptop, so I will try and get some with the camera. That, and I was busy with my goat. She had quads this evening. Two boys, and two girls :) I have a question - would it be terrible to mix up the ferts in tap...

Driftwood :)

Neat project, good luck. Welcome to the forum.

He may have pop eye, possibly internal parasites as well. I would start out with a water change, and see if aquarium salt and API General Cure is safe for puffers. I have used the General Cure for internal parasites before.

Also just to be clear, water changes will help. but I don't think salt will.

Water changes and salt will not cure sepsis. It's very serious, but can be treatable. Strong antibiotics are needed. I think either of yours will work. Medicated food will help as well as long as your goldie is eating.

What size tank, and any tank mates?

I should be able to upload pictures today, though the water is a bit cloudy for some reason.