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Thanks bapski, I think your advise is good. I plan to get another filter, can't hurt right? How do people feel about air stones? Are there any compelling arguments to be made on that front? Anyone want to weigh in on the virtues of air stones? Just thinking....... FHJ

Good point. Although I have been reluctant to start another tank (I'm worried where that will lead) I have felt the need at times when fish get sick or Frys are born to have another standby tank. I just feel so helpess sometimes when a fish gets sick and is being harassed by other fish...

I have read a number of posts that talk about the advantages of having dual filters on an aquarium. I have a 40g tank with a Whisper 60 filter. For the most part all is functioning well. Maintenance of the filter would be easier and less traumatic to the fish if I could keep another filter going...

Thanks for all the support. I'm sorry to say that I lost both of my Cories (Punctatus). The fact that they both died leads me to believe there was a problem with my tank. I'm guessing something was not right wit the gravel or perhaps food situation. Neither fish was picked on by any others. The...

The Cories were already in the tank and had been doing well for over 6 weeks. They looked fine, no spots, discoloration, etc. They simply stopped moving. They slowed at first, resting motionless on the bottom of the tank and then leaning sideways. I'm not sure what test levels Rich 311k is...

Facts 40 FW tank Almost 2 months old, fully cycled Readings as of this evening (A 0ppm, No2 0 ppm, No3 5 ppm 2 Gold Gouramis 2 Giant Gouramis 2 Cory cats 1 Balllon Molly 1 White Molly 1 Swordtail 2 Rainbow Sharks 1 Mickey Mouse Platy 2 Tiger Bardbs 2 Green Tiger Barbs 1 Gold Molly (very...

Thanks 7. I was feeling better after having written my question, but still wanted to ask someone with more experience.......better safe than sorry and now I know for sure. I am using a liquid kit recommended to me by another AA member. Thanks again. FHJ

Our tank is relatively new, approximately 5 weeks old. We have been monitoring the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels diligently during this time. The ammonia and nitrites have stabilized quite well and are consistently measuring 0 ppm. My question is related to nitrate levels which have been...

yep, he is a male. But his aggresive behaviour isn't limited to this new Balloon Molly. Except for the Gouramis, he chases every other fish in the tank. At feeding times he is out of control eating everything he can possibly eat and nipping and battering any other fish that tries to share in the...

I'm looking for some advice about an overly agressive Gold Molly. This fish is so mean......it picks on almost all of the other fish in the tank, except maybe the Gouramis who are just a little bigger than he/she. Especially around feeding time. He/she (sorry I don't know what sex the fish is)...

That probably works only because you have two filters going. Chlorine and chloramines kill beneficial bacteria, so you are likely destroying your bacteria when you rinse with straight tap water, which is fine if you've got colonized filter media in another filter, I suppose. I guess the...

I'm once again going to the well of knowledge and experience that is the Aquarium Advice Forum. Facts Our new 40 gallon freshwater tank was started 1 month ago and all systems appear to be working well. My ammonia levels have been very stable for over 6 days now with now detectable reading (0...

Thanks so much the advice. It is a bit disconcerting knowing that I am getting advice from a pet store that is so contradictory from the advise of so many people here online. Although it is no excuse, I would still like to believe the people giving me advise at the pet store are just ignorant...

We just bought two Giant Gourami for our 40 gallon freshwater aquarium. Are all Gourami as shy as our two? They seem to hide in the back of the tank down low behind the large rocks and plants all the time. They seem comfortable and are certainly beautiful fish, but we wish they would show...

I need some advise regarding a water change on my new 40 gallon freshwater aquarium. The tank is about 3.5 weeeks old and seems to be doing pretty well. We just bought a few more fish yesterday and I mentioned to the woman at the fish store that I had been changing my water (about 25%) every few...

I am a new aquarium ownr so please excuse my ignorance with what may be a very stupid question but I have been unable to find an answer in any of the books. I have an male orange/black swordtail with a long appendage hanging from his underside. When I first noticed it yesterday it was about 1/4"...

Thanks Zagz. He really is a clever little guy. He has already figured out all of the great hiding places and most of the time goes completely unnoticed. He pretty much keeps to the bottom hiding under and in between rocks. How do I know if he is getting food? I think the temp, and pH are good...

Our new 40 gallon Freshwater tank has been up and running quite well for about 4 days with 10 new fish. We have been montioring the Ammonia, Nitrites and Nitrate levels diligently and changing the water (2 times in 4 days, about 30% each time). We lost our first fish last night (an Orange...

Much thanks for the recommendations!

Thanks for the welcome....I am already feeling much better having the experienced support of you seasoned veterans. I have read all about the Ammonia to Nitrites to Nitrates cycling you are describing. I am planning my first water change for tomorrow evening (it will have been about 24 hours...

Thanks for the response. So.....I'm being advised to add salt for the Mollies....but what will that do to the Swordtails.....should I worry? So much to learn......What about future fish for this aquarium.....slightly hard water and slightly alkaline pH? FHJ

Thanks fo the quick reply...much appreciated. The first time I had my well water tested from the tap it was reported to be "perfect" by my lfs. They checked both pH and hardness because they told me it was possible that my well water had a high mineral content (common around these parts). With...

Some definitive advice regarding the addition of salt to my new fresh water aquarium PLEASE! So....I have done my research, taken all of the necessary steps recommended by the books and the local pet shop and for the most part the information has been consistent. So today I take my kids to the...