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Never heard that either. I would have thought even with dosing the tank first, the mass amounts of chlorinated water coming in would be able to affect the fish negatively

Couldnt agree more with Fort384. I would try the blackout for a few days. I did that with mine when I had a similar outbreak awhile ago and it cleared up on its own. My tank was getting about 8-9 hours of light, with no direct sunlight either. I covered it up for a few days, and when I took...

I would go with the glass one, less chance of scratches inside or outside of it. I have a 5 year old, who was told over and over from day one. The fish are only to look at, don't hit the glass, dont tap the glass, dont put stickers on the glass etc. He's never given it a second thought, and...

Not sure which part I did that actually killed the fish, but my grandfather had this really nice aquarium when I was about 4 that held a few sharks. Not sure what kind though, but they were big ones I remember. Anyways, although I totally don't remember this and I'll deny it to my dying breath...

Bettababe1011 - Good idea. Im sure people would love to hear everyones thoughts on plecos. Dan7448 - I'd still cut back on the amount of light if you can, although not sure with it being freshwater if thats a big deal

yep, sorry bout that. didnt notice saltwater. Ive been all over the net today and not paying attention it seems. my bad

How long are you keeping the lights on for? Try cutting down the amount of light its getting and see if that helps. You can also get a pleco or some snails. Although snails can quickly get out of hand. Bristlenose plecos will stay small, about 3-4 inches. Thats what I have and theyre doing...

I recently upgraded my 48" light from a single regular old flourescent bulbs, to a dual t5 fixture with one normal and one actinic bulb. Shortly after my aquarium starting a massive algae outbreak. I thought for sure it was the bulb, but I just cut down on the time the light was on and the...