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I bought the smallest container of NLS (spectrum one they talk about here) anyway it is for small fish. That size still will last a trillion fish from now . Should I ask someone if they want about 3/4 of it.? It will never be fresh with that size and why not tiny jars available like the omega...

I would like to start up a second 5.5 gallon tank. I am not sure if I will do another betta so what would be a nice couple of fish for that size tank. I don't have room for a larger one. I already have the one 5.5 with my one betta. Thanks for future advise. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using...

Trying to figure this out. My digital thermometer with emerged probe = 82.2f my cobalt heater steady at 80f which should I believe. Both located with flowing water. I did order a fully submerged digital one with out probe. Maybe I am too eccentric about all this. I just want the best for my...

I put in cobalt heater waited 15 min turned on the led circled like it said the stopped at 76 f I set it on knob for 80 f. I still after a half an hour blinking slow at 76 f and solid at 80f where I want it . The question is my tank therm probe says 78.6f. It just now moved to 78f. Does this...

I got my new heater today for my 5.5 gal betta tank 25 watt. I am nervous setting up something digital . It says to push on the top button until you reach desired temp. Is that all? But it says to put it in a place where there is good aeration for even temp is that close to NY filter? And with...

What is the correct same temp they should be at? I read too many differences . I keep mine at 80 degrees. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Has anyone used these in your tank? I did when I had my mystery snail to give him calcium and it did keep the water clear . But now that I just have my betta I am not sure I need it or if will be harmful. It didn't seem to effect my last one but the reviews are so confusing. Thanks. Sent from...

I have a 25 watt marine land versa heater and set the dial at 79. Now my in tank digital thermometer shows fluctuating temps 83.8, then 84.2. Later it will be 81, 82. I know that room temps might factor this but I thought that this should be consistent to one degree or so. My home or room temp...

There are lots of conflicting information on adding aquarium salt to a betta tank and some saying do not. I have a 5.5 tank and when doing water changes I added a tsp. weekly. Then I found a statement not to do it. I thought it was good to prevent disease and aid them in breathing. Please help...

How long do they generally last? I have had mine in since the fishless cycle and now two months with the fish in cycle with my betta. It seems to thrive and stay spoofed out . I do my weekly water changes and leave it in. I don't take it out and rinse it in taken out water. So I was just curious...

Here's the picture I promised from when I bought her in February. Her name is Raz Ma Taz. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Two now with my new Betta and my tank needs some cleaning along with inside my hob filter . Before last week was just a water changes . Now the plant (live) and silk plant need dusting and maybe a light vaccum any suggestions? I know to rinse my filter in tank water but the back side of the...

I added a digital thermometer to go with the one attached on the outside of the tank which never seemed to incorrect. Now my digital one has a submerge probe that attached to tank with suction cup. I have it located away from the heater not even half way down . The outside digital read out...

My betta is constantly going up and down the side of the tank chasing her reflection. She doesn't swim around like my betta before her. I tried putting paper there but seems she still sees herself and I can't see her. Perplexed. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I was later on going to get a 10 gallon tank fishless cycle it for a while then move her in it . I will have an old filter to seed it with. Then use my 5.5 gallon tank for my sick bay tank. Does a 10 gallon sound OK for a Betta. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I figured I was testing wrong when nitrates were at zero but same test kit used with fl cycle it read them correctly. Anyway I thought it was done so last week got my Betta and tested all week showing all zeros for each test. Then read to hard tap the nitrate bottle #2 then shake vigorously 30...

Once again I am doing my reading concerning my Betta. Should I be able to add a little like tsp of aquarium salt with my PWC? I was on the Betta talk website and I was advised. Thanks for the advise. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Since I did my fishless cycle and now have my betta in my 5.5 gallon tank all levels are testing great. How often and much do I take out. Should I vaccum the gravel. And do I rinse my filter in tank water or leave it awhile since I have only been cycled a week. Thanks. Sent from my DROID BIONIC...

I have read two articles about giving a betta a blanched pea. One says Never due to how they digest roughage and the other yes helps with cleaning them out so I also read earlier that a daphnia worm works. So what go believe? Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I brought home my new crown tail female today pictures will be coming. But I need to thank everyone for the help I received with my fishless cycling. Yesterday it was official that it was cycled. I got through all the anxiety and frustration with your help here. I highly recommend this procedure...

Since on 2/1 my nitrate being 20.0 nitrite 20.0 pH 7.6 ammonia 0.25 I did a 50% water change then put in a small pinch of food . Added my same 6 drops of ammonia. Day 2/2 ammonia 0 nitrate 20 nitrite 5.0 pH 7.6. Due to ammonia level I added ammonia. Day 2/3 got home and readings 0.25 ammonia...

I have started the fl cycle since January 18 and watched all levels with my test kit. The only thing rising was ammonia up and down. So when low about 1.0 I dosed with ammonia . Tonight my ammonia was 0.25, nitrites 5.0, nitrates 20.0, pH continues to stay at 7.6 so I added ammonia 6 drops like...

I did 3 drops of ammonia and tested no reading added 4 more drops and it is reading 4.0 on my test kit. I will recheck tomorrow evening and hope it goes down like I have been reading. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Does a 5 gallon tank need to do a fishless cycle . I read that someone mentioned it wasn't necessary for tanks under 10 gal and one fish. So I am confused. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Aquarium Advice mobile app

After reading posts and my 5.5 g tank running fish less for a week and want my betta this weekend should I be concerned about no ammonia in water now but I do have a real plant I added and it is doing fine. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Aquarium Advice mobile app