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I've been keeping goldfish for about 4 years now. It seems whenever I buy them I only choose males. Except for this one female I've had for about 2 yrs. I feel so sorry for her. Every single morning the others chase her and run her into things. She loses scales, has nips and splits in her fins...

I just noticed my fancy goldfish twitch his dorsal fin. Almost like a spasm. He's done it twice that I've observed. Otherwise his fins are not clamped, but full and flowy. Anyone ever heard of this? He's eating and doing his usual thing. The reason I'm concerned is his tankmate, a Ranchu...

There has been a huge difference in the color of my oranda in the last 13 months. Here she is April 2015... And here she is today... Is this much change typical? I know that their colors will change, but it seems like she's getting whiter by the day. Sent from my iPhone using...

I woke up this morning and noticed my fish are acting kinda crazy. They are ganging up on one of the smaller goldfish, but not the smallest in the tank. One in particular is relentless. Then they all gang up on him. They seem to be nipping and rubbing all over him/her. I'm beginning to wonder if...

I have a 200 watt adjustable heater. Is it sufficient for a 45 gallon community tank? If not, what size you I need? I live in SC and it never gets very cold here. My indoor summer temp is around 71, average winter is 67. Thanks! I've Googled and searched but only seem to find brand...

Hello, I am upgrading to a larger tank for my goldfish so that will leave me with an empty 45 gallon. Well no empty, I plan to move my community tank into it, but I'd love to try something new. Currently I have... 2 - platies (1-m, 1-f) I know I need at least 1 more female but I'm trying not to...

Hi, so I've searched the archives but I must not be using the proper terminology. I believe what my betta has is a fungus, but I was looking for medication recommendations. Ive had him for over a year, 5 gallon filtered, heated (80 degree) tank. Water stats is Ph - 7.2 Ammonia- 0 Nitrite -...

I recently changed my gravel from a sand color to this black. Now my corys rarely leave this spot. There are actually 3, the other 3 are just a reflection. Do you think they aren't happy being so exposed? They are one of the main reasons I got the darker gravel in the first place. Sent from...

Throughout my limited fish keeping career, I've had a few fish change shape, then soon die. By change shape, I mean, some have become slightly curved, some when looking from above (look a bit wavy). Some form an arch when their bodies once were straight. Or the tail end will bend down. Or just...

The other day I was in my LFS and saw a plant I liked. I think it was labeled Wendt, or something similar. Anyone familiar? It was a mound about 6" tall with narrow leaves. I've never tried plants before but thought I'd look into them but a Google search has come up with nothing. I must be...

And is there a difference between an African clawed dwarf and a plain ol' dwarf clawed? I'm really hoping it's not clawed at all... Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hi, I've been thinking of possibly putting a 5 or 10 gallon in my daughters room. Im think African dwarf frogs and perhaps some neons. My concern is, she has autism, and I'd like to find a lid that would be difficult to remove. She may never try...but then again...ya never know. I was...

I have 3 neon tetras I've had in quarantine for months. Two of them have white gnarled tails. The third looks fine. I've treated for fungus. Then waited a few weeks. Then treated with Kanaplex. Nothing has helped at all. Now I'm just treating with salt. The fish eat well, and don't seem to act...

Im in search of a freshwater scavenger fish that doesn't require friends to be happy. I love cory's but apparently you have to have several to make them happy. Is there anything -other than a snail- that can be alone in a small 10 gal tank? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I now have 4 tanks. I am outta control. I haven't even been doing this a year. Please tell me I'm not alone. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I live in Columbia SC where we've had a lot of flooding recently. My area was on a boil water advisory that ended Friday. Much of the city is still having to boil. I'm a little nervous about doing a water change. Is there an amount of time I should wait? Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

Hi, I have a male sword tail that bullies my dwarf gourami. I think he may be responsible for nipping off her "antenna", I know that's not the real name but hopefully you know what I mean. I got them both the same day and they are currently in a 20 gallon long. The gourami wasn't eating and was...

I currently have 3 basic neon tetras. I had 4 others but they've died over time. I was wondering, will they school with other types of neons? Like cardinals? Or green? Or should they all be the same? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Is there a finer brand of aquarium salt then API? It seems to take me forever to dissolve salt. Even in boiling water. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Please take a look at these photos. I got this 55 gallon about a month ago. I just noticed this chip in the edge. It's not leaking but does it look bad enough to over time? If so, how can I repair it? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Got a new black veil tail goldfish last Friday. I would have sworn he was completely black. Over the last few days I've noticed a few white areas. Not ich from what I see. But I can't tell if he's injured or if this is some form of stress. He had a rough first days. He would hide in the back or...

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This is gonna be a long one. I have a new 10 gallon for my Betta. I moved my cycled sponge filter (rated for 10 gallon use) from my old 5 gallon. I recently went to my LFS asking advise on my Betta's fins. They are tattered and look awful. Doesn't appear to be rot and I've never seen him...

I brought home a bouncy black baby veil tail this Friday. When I first brought him home he hid in the back on the bottom. Day 2 and 3, he's moved around a bit but pretty much stays facing the very back of the tank almost all the time. Is he stressed from the move? Any other typical behaviors I...

I have 2 small 2"-3" fantails currently in a 26 gal tank. I knew I would be upgrading soon. I'd like to get a 3rd fancy goldfish but I was wondering what size tank I should get. The space I have available is in a built in cabinet. The space is 40"L x 23"D x 35"H. The height is not removable...