Search results

I have these two fish in my tank, they have gotten too big for my tank. They are increasing my bioload and harassing my tank. Most people would relocate, but there is no one around to give them to, I want to get rid of them ( toilet) but I would feel really bad

I have high nitrates in my tap water. I was wondering if using distilled water instead if tap water is a option. If so how would I do it? Any info on the subject would be great. My only other options are a RO system, or using nitrate removing media filter in a separate tub. I think this might be...

The title says it all, was there ever a time you wanted to quite fish keeping because you were discouraged. Also what about making really hard moral discussions like keeping a fish even if it was harassing the whole tank or getting rid of it. I would never quite fish keeping but I have had some...

I am wondering about filter media. The only one I have ever used is plain carbon. But lately I have been having some nitrate problems. I have narrowed it down to either Kent Nitrate Sponge or Seachem De Nitrate. I really have no experience with filter media so any advice is great. Also if...

So as some of you may know I have high nitrates. I was wondering about this, my tank looks clean, clear, just perfect. But my nitrates are high. Zero fish have died and all the fish look fine. Is it possible that my nitrates are just fine? I mean wouldn't really high nitrates make more fish die...

Okay I know thus sounds like a lot of work but, what if I caught all the fish in the tank, put them in to a really big bucket, then removed all the water, decor, and cleaned the tank and gravel. Then added NOT TAP WATER ( because mine is high on nitrates) but water that has been boiled then...

Do larger more frequent water changes, add a 1/4 of cup of Nitra- Zorb to my filter cartridge, lastly add plants. I am thinking about more ferns but what about Mexican Oak Leaf Plant, I realize nitrate removing plants are duckweed and fast growing floating plants. But I hate then I think...

I really want to try one of these products but my local Petco and Petsmart don't carry them I'd there any dupes for them?

I have really high nitrates and a 0.25 ammonia spike. Like I said late night idea so I have the region white filter bag if I put in the reg little bag of carbon then 1/4 cup Zeolite for ammonia then 1/4 cup of the Nitra-Zorb will this work or is it dangerous

Am looking for a plant like fern . Not to fast growing and easy to take care of. Also look natural in community tanks.

Need the best product for removing nitrates mine is at 160 (please don't be mean I realize how bad it is bit I am trying to lower it ) and lower ammonia mine is 0.25 ( again please don't judge me I just got the master kit, every time I checked it with the strips it was fine but apparently it's...

Y old fav was blue dwarf gouramis. But I would keep two at a time and after about 4-6 months one would die then a day or so after the next. I just want a good hardy fish that is available at Petsmart. Please include your personal favs as well .

My ammonia is a 0.25 ppm. I read this is not safe and needs to be treated. Will vacuuming the gravel and treating the water with Prime help . Any advice is helpful.

Got the master test kit for Christmas !! I just tested the levels, it was super easy and fun. Here is my levels: Ph- around 6.6 Ammonia- 0.25 ppm Nitrate ( NO2)- 0 ppm Nitrate (NO3)- 40 ppm The test itself was easy but not exactly sure on the level reading I matched the liquid color with...

I on Thursday I did a 25% water Change, added plants, and filled with Prime treated water. So on Sunday is it okay to do a 50% water change because my nitrate is still really high

Was thinking about doing one, and wondering if it is okay

Am buying a vacuum today at my local Petsmat . This will be my very first vacuum so any tips or opinions will be very helpful. I have a bow front 36 gal tropical community tank . Any advice or tips will be greatly appreciated.

Am getting a friend of mine who has a 50 gal tank that she dose not really know how to take care of, she has decor and tank but need a few fish and starter chemicals , please list a full stater kit items. She loves to sit and watch her fish so easy, relaxing , and fun.

My nitrate levels are high, I read you can lower then my planting plants . I also just like plants :). What plant would be best for a 36 gal tank with tropical community tank :) or if I should even get plants

According to the Tetra Easy Strips Ammonia - 0 Nitrate ( white and dark pink strip) - 160 Nitrate ( white and pale pink strip) - 0 Total Hardness - 150 Total Alkalinity - 80 Ph - 6.2 My tank is a 36 gallon bow front tank . It is a tropical community tank with lots of platys, guppys...

I have guppies mollies platys would a blood parrot go good with them

Can chiclids live with guppies mollies platys in a 36 gal tank

I am leaving my fish with a sitter got a week . Is there any special things I should tell her about them . First time being a way from them so any advice would be great .

Came home to at least 3 Platy fry :) :) I love my new fish this is my first time EVER with fry .

I have a 36 gal tank full of water with fish but my fish supply is getting small so I was thinking if draining it half way leaving a few fish . Which turtle would be able to live in there with like platys guppies plecostomus etc . And can fiddler crabs live with turtles . Also what level of...