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My cherry barb has been in this state for about 2 weeks in quarantine. I have fed him peas, treated with PraziPro(for worms), and also tried melafix and just recently with API general cure. None of which these treatments have had any affect. I'm not sure what other remedy would be useful. In...

1~What type of fish is afflicted? Australian rainbow fish. Put into quarantine because of constant panting and losing weight. 1st treated tank with salt (no improvement) then started API General cure (metronidazole & praziquantel) once treated with that fish started expelling white worms out of...

I've got a rainbow fish with what I think is a tiny bit of fungus on his mouth. He is in a 55g tank with hob Fluval 50 and aqueon 30 internal filter. Just did a large water change (50%). parameters before wc were Ammo- .25, Nitrite 0, nitrate 30, ph 7.8. Problem is my quarantine tank was in the...

These female cherry barb have extremely bloated stomachs. Don't think it is from over eating. The smaller one in front of first pic has it too, though not as extreme. Has been like this for several days but gotten worse today. Any ideas about what if could be? Do they get big like this before...

Got this 29g cube at a garage sale today for $5!!!!! Doing a water test now. I'm thinking maybe my first saltwater tank, I'm so excited.

Have a 55 gallon lightly planted tank sand substrate. Filters are Aqueon internal 30 and Fluval 50 hob. Current stock is: 3 emerald green cory cats 4 cherry barbs 5 emperor tetras 1 Siamese algae eater 1 striped Raphael catfish -thought it was a Cory cat when I bought it :-( Looking for a few...

I am at day 21 in fishless cycle in my 55g. Nitrites and nitrates showed up about 10 days ago. Dosing 1-2ppm ammonia daily. Nitrites and nitrates have been on a steady rise, and have performed 1 35%wc a week ago to bring nitrites down a bit. My problem now is that my nitrates have disappeared...

My parameters are: 10 gallon fish-in cycle (day 29) Ph- 7.6 Ammo- .5 Nitrite- 1.0 Nitrate- >5 Performed 50%wc treated w/ prime after these results. --Question here is what level is safe level for nitrites. Is it same as ammonia at .25 safe, wc at .5? 55 gallon fish less cycle (day13) Ph- 7.8...

Can any one suggest an aquarium approved silicon? Looking to build my own rock cave sculpture. And also is that the best thing to use to adhere rocks together?

I just got the HOB Fluval (Aquaclear)power filter for 20-50gal. It is a 3 stage filter. 1st the foam filter, next the activated carbon then biomax stones in mesh bag. From reading I know that most people do not use carbon in their filters. So my question is what do you suggest I put in the...

Newbie question here? When starting a fish less cycle and dosing with pure ammonia, how do I calculate how many drops equal 4ppm for a 55gallon tank?

I am in week 2 of a fish-in cycle with 2cory cats and 1 algae eater. Water parameters are typical for cycling: ammonia .25-.5, with water changes about every other day, nitrites still 0, nitrates 0. Treating with prime. My question is why has my Ph been on a steady decline from day one. Started...

I am picking up a 55g established and cycled tank tonight. I will not be able to set the tank up till in the morning. The filter is not coming with the tank, only some of the decor from in the tank. I know it's possible that some bb live on the ornaments and such. Should I try to preserve the...

Can anyone suggest what pool filter sand is recommended ? I just read on another thread that Quickrete pool filter sand, which is what I just bought at Home Depot, may possibly be too sharp for Cory catfish barbels. Luckily I haven't put it my tank yet. But does anyone know of a specific brand...

Read today in a few online articles that adding Prime or other ammonia removing products could actually hinder the cycling process. It was saying that it may actually starve out the bacteria that is forming. Does anyone have any input to this or know if there is any fact to it?

When doing partial water changes to control ammonia spike during fish-in cycle, do I put in the amount of Prime for only water being added or for the full tank capacity? And do I change at .25 or wait for it to get to .5 level for ammonia? 10 gallon with 2 Cory cats. Parameters last night .25...

I am currently fish-in cycling with 2 Cory catfish in a 10 gallon tank. Once done cycling I plan to add some small, low bioload fish. What are your thoughts on this combination? 1 honey gourami 3 sparkling gourami 6 celestial danio or 6 emerald dwarf rasbora

Just wanted to know what some thoughts are on Marimo Moss balls? Are they actually beneficial to your tank or are they more of a fad? What experiences have any of you had with them?

My aquarium adventure started on a whim as a surprise for my young daughter. If I knew now all the trouble I would have I would have thought twice. But I got all my equipment and fish in one day with no idea what I was doing. Got home set it all up thought it would be fine, not so much. The...

My aquarium adventure started on a whim as a surprise for my young daughter. If I knew now all the trouble I would have I would have thought twice. But I got all my equipment and fish in one day with no idea what I was doing. Got home set it all up thought it would be fine, not so much. The...