Recent content by trennamw

I love seeing this level of thought and care. It appears he also has some fin rot, as well as the white fuzz. Instead of adding things to reduce the ammonia, I'd do more water changes. I've had good luck with API Stress Coat, as a dechlorinator. I believe it has aloe, which is a genuine...

There's a book, "The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums", it's under $10 on Kindle. It makes a good case for why a "starter" aquarium should always be at least 29 gallons. It also has excellent stocking schemes for 29 and 55 gallon tanks. I haven't seen any other resource, ever, that is...

Are these lists "and", or are they "or"? I'd suggest one of the types you list as "showcase", and 8 each of a smaller number of the schooling fish. I found that while 6 of each looked nice in my 29, they weren't as happy and didn't look as nice when I moved them to a 55. I had many different...

While you research cycling, I'd also suggest researching danios. In my opinion a tank that size is a little small for them. They're energetic "Zoomers"; some tetras or Rasboras that are less active may be happier.

I've been using New Life Spectrum Thera-A, .5mm size, for 6 years. The couple of times I've deviated from that, I wasn't pleased with the results (sometimes the fish wouldn't eat it, often the tank seemed dirtier). Along with other good fish keeping practices I learned here, I credit it with...

I agree with the previous post - it's difficult to say, from that photo. Some color change to fins is not abnormal, and red is typical as well. Can you be more specific about what you mean, the tank is cycling? And what type of trouble you're having? How large is the tank and what is the...

I haven't used RO water, but I live in an area where the tap water is extremely soft. I add products to bring the PH and GH up. If I'm going to pour it in, I test the tank and the "new" water to be very very sure they're the same. Otherwise, I set a bucket of re-mixed water up high and use...

In 2014, everyone here helped me get my first aquarium off to a healthy start. It was 29 gallons, lightly planted, with Orange-finned Danio, Harlequin Rasbora, the little dudes with the orange stripe (Glowlight Tetra?), Candycane Tetra, and Otos. Eventually I went to 55 gallons, with some...

Wow, long time no see. 3 years, from the look of it. This will run long; I appreciate help critiquing my plan to rebuild 2 tanks, and thoughts on this java moss issue. First a big :thanks: ... I first came here in 2014 I think, after killing several bettas in the previous year. With your...

Thanks everyone! My 14 gallon rimless bow front is the main worry, no lid and right by a couch and recliner. I don't see them wanting to eat the fish I just see curiosity going a little awry. Landing in the tank, tearing plants out ... cat hair in the tank isn't one I thought of ... (reminds...

I tried to put this in general area but it won't let me ... forgive my putting it in getting started. We are getting cats this weekend. Or kittens. I'm leaning toward adult cats for several reasons but then begin to think, no start with kittens so it's normal for their entire lives to not try...

Cardinals may be the best color complement ... The betta has a very true red and his white is getting more and more iridescent-blue. And they're not as common-looking as regular neons. The wisteria aren't doing really well, quite a bit melting. Sent from my iPhone with three hands tied...

Could be! The CPDs in the LFS tanks look dark and dull but there isn't a lot of light. The Betta (still unnamed) is starting to show a ton of personality. Got a better pic too. Sent from my iPhone with three hands tied behind my back.

Yes I've kept Bettas in a community tank before. Looking for fresh ideas. This one is at work -- a little positive PR for the betta, I hope (look how happy, interesting, and healthy when not kept in a tiny betta cube!) The LFS is The Wet Spot, where I can get pretty much anything. Home Neons...

Doing pretty well. The betta stopped hiding today and tends to come say hello to people who stop by my desk. He's puttering around all over. Starting to consider tank mates. Neons are so overdone but the coloring is a good compliment to the betta, if he will tolerate them. Sent from my...