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Hi All, I just noticed that 2 of my Lemon Tetras have a white cotton-like "patch" on one side of their body. On one of them I can see tiny red flecks around the edges of it. Aside from these problems, the affected fish appear normal in every respect.....eating well, very active, etc...

Hi all...... I'm wanting to replace the fluorescent bulb on my 20 gall tank (hoping to completely rule out lighting as the cause of an ongoing brown algae problem). Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm thinking the general rule is 1 watt per gallon. I don't have any live plants, though, so does...

Hi All, I'd posted some time ago regarding brown algae (diatoms) that is in my 20 gall tank. Unfortunately, it's still there and getting worse, instead of better. Increasing the # of hours of light has had no effect on it. The tank is fully cycled and has been for a couple of months, so...

Hi All.... My 20 gall has been up & running for just over 2 months now. All of the fish are doing great. I've noticed over the last couple of weeks that brown algae is coming up on the gravel, the silk plants, and the decorations. It's not severe.....but it's definitely not attractive...

Hi All, I've got a Rena-Cal 100 watt submersible heater on my 20 gall tank. It's set at 79 and up until recently has maintained that temp well. Lately, however, the tank temp doesn't seem to get above 76, though I have not readjusted the heater. It's gotten a bit colder down here so the...

Hi All..... Thought I'd see if anyone might have an idea what's going on with my Red Wag Platy. Over the last 3 days or so, I've noticed one of his eyes appears clouded over & there seems to be a small white bump just above it.......the immediate eye area seems swollen. He doesn't really act...

I'm almost embarrassed to ask this question, but here goes :lol: : I've got a DG, been in the tank for around 3 weeks. Some of you might remember my posting about his neurotic behavior that first week :roll: . He seems fine.......doesn't seem stressed or sick in the least. The odd thing...

Hi all.... Got a question that I'm a little curious about. I do 50% pwc weekly on my 20 gall tank, thoroughly vacuuming the gravel each time. I use the Python to do the changes. I've noticed that immediately after the pwc the water is a little hazy/cloudy. The fish don't seem affected by...

Ok, this is probably a dumb question :oops: .......but should I have to be refilling my filter after every water change?? I've got the Penguin 150 w/ Biowheel. I usually turn off the heater & filter while draining the water but after re-filling, I've got to re-fill the filter box as well...

Hi all, I've recently added a Red Flame Dwarf Gourami to my 20 gall. Took the advice I got here & decided to go with him as a centerpiece fish instead of the Betta. I've never kept Gouramis before, but from what I've read on them, they are peaceful, if not somewhat shy. The one I got...

Hi All..... My 20 gall finished cycling. I did about a 50% water change yesterday when I saw nitrites were at 0 and Nitrates were at 5. I'm just wondering if there is a "safe" nitrate range to aim for with respect to water changes . I'm planning to do 50% water changes weekly. Is that...

Hi All, My Penguin 150 filter comes with 2 slots for filter media......needless to say, I have a filter cartridge in one of them now. Was kind of wondering if it would be beneficial to insert one in that second slot, as well? Thought maybe it might not disturb the bacteria balance as much...

Hi All...... Got a 20 gall that I'd started cycling with 3 Platies. It had been cycling for less than a week when I ordered Bio Spira. My Bio Spira arrived on Friday. I put it in the fridge until I did a 50% water change & got the rest of my fish. I added the Bio Spira & remainder of the...

Hi All... I'm only a few days into cycling a 20 gall with 3 Platies. I was able to locate BioSpira and it should be here Friday. What would be my game plan once it arrives.........should I do a pwc and then add the Bio Spira and more fish? How much of a pwc? Here's what I have in mind...

Hi, Want to ask a question regarding something I noticed on a Platy last night. Here's the pertinent info: 20 gall tank........new Been set up & running for a week 3 Platys introduced on Sat, Oct 8--only inhabitants of tank until it is cycled Temp at 79 Penguin 150 w/ Biowheel HOB Filter (150...

Is it typical for new fish to not want to eat?? I've got 3 Platys in a newly set-up 20 gall. They've been in there about a day. For whatever reason, they have no interest in eating. They seem ok otherwise, but will not eat. I'm offering Tetra-Min Flake food, 1 flake at a time so as not...

Another question from a newbie........do bottom-feeders like Cory Cats count towards the bio-load of a tank?? Also, do they eat algae?? After my 20 gall tank cycles, I'm planning on stocking it with Tetras, a few Platies, and --possibly-- a Betta. I'm just curious if I need to include a...

I'm new to this forum, though not entirely new to fishkeeping. A few years ago, I had an Eclipse 12 gall that worked out pretty well until it got overrun with brown algae and the fish eventually died. I'm looking to start fresh with a 20 gall. I cycled my previous tank successfully with...