Recent content by Shana0310

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I'm no expert, but I don't see velvet. From the photos it looks like a normal bluish green iridescent coloring. His fins look good too. I've seen that color combination naturally have a dark edge to it. How is he acting? Lying on the bottom? Cowering at the top or corner? Have you tested your...

Get a filter 2x larger than what you would normally need. I actually went way overboard and have a 65gal with 2 filters rated for 110 gal each. They are dirty dirty fish. The bigger they get, the bigger the poop.

I've been keeping goldfish for about 4 years now. It seems whenever I buy them I only choose males. Except for this one female I've had for about 2 yrs. I feel so sorry for her. Every single morning the others chase her and run her into things. She loses scales, has nips and splits in her fins...

I just noticed my fancy goldfish twitch his dorsal fin. Almost like a spasm. He's done it twice that I've observed. Otherwise his fins are not clamped, but full and flowy. Anyone ever heard of this? He's eating and doing his usual thing. The reason I'm concerned is his tankmate, a Ranchu...

New Life Spectrum Goldfish pellets Hikari sinking pellets Peas

No stress I can think of. Water is: Ph. 7.2 Ammonia. 0 Nitrite 0 Nitrate. 10 She's in a 65 gallon with 2 other golds. She did scrape her head a couple of weeks ago. I think she was going for food between some rocks. I've been treating with water changes and Stress Coat (and made more space...

There has been a huge difference in the color of my oranda in the last 13 months. Here she is April 2015... And here she is today... Is this much change typical? I know that their colors will change, but it seems like she's getting whiter by the day. Sent from my iPhone using...

Well I may have found the issue. Do these look like tubercles to you? If so, should the female have them too? She seems too young. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I woke up this morning and noticed my fish are acting kinda crazy. They are ganging up on one of the smaller goldfish, but not the smallest in the tank. One in particular is relentless. Then they all gang up on him. They seem to be nipping and rubbing all over him/her. I'm beginning to wonder if...

I have gravel. I love the look of the green tiger barbs. How about a clown Pleco? LFS is recommending them. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Thank you!!! Both posts are very helpful Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I have a 200 watt adjustable heater. Is it sufficient for a 45 gallon community tank? If not, what size you I need? I live in SC and it never gets very cold here. My indoor summer temp is around 71, average winter is 67. Thanks! I've Googled and searched but only seem to find brand...

Thank you for the recommendations. Question. You mentioned 6 swordtails. What male to female ratio do you recommend? Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

Hello, I am upgrading to a larger tank for my goldfish so that will leave me with an empty 45 gallon. Well no empty, I plan to move my community tank into it, but I'd love to try something new. Currently I have... 2 - platies (1-m, 1-f) I know I need at least 1 more female but I'm trying not to...