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That's what I use also. The fluval prefilter. It works great for my 36 gallon & my 10gallon tanks.

Hi! Just wondering if anyone has or knows much about elephantnose fish. My brother recently bought me 1 for my birthday & I'm trying to learn about them.

Even life shortening health issues vary with each person. Don't let it get to you. Just set your mind..."your swimming against a strong current". Do everything drs tell you & don't give up hope. I've known a few people who had the big "C". The strong-willed determined ones almost always either...

I have a blue gourami. He does get aggressive sometimes but he also hides sometimes. He pals around with my pictus catfish. I would get a pictus cause he would def hold his own but I know they get bigger than 3". So I think some type of gourami might be a good choice.

I don't know much about goldfish. I looked on-line. On the wikihow site it talks about females getting rounder & fatter as their breeding cycle starts. It also has some ways of telling between males/females. It does say they can breed at 1 yr. which is when they're about 3". I don't know if that...

Could they maybe be pregnant? Idk you didn't mention if they're male or female.

Sorry about your fish friend. :(

I read something online at various sites about it could be vitamin d deficiency, also could be other mineral deficiency or a genetic problem. Most cases suggested quarantine & careful watch. No suggestions of cures unfortunately.

I had a male guppy disappear once in a 10 gallon tank with a lid. Checked the filter & the tube never did find it. Checked everywhere.So I think sometimes the other fish must eat them...after they've already died. That helps me feel better anyway. I know they eat their babies. Just the only...

I found 1 more! That makes 7! Those little guys are sure hard to spot even when you're looking for them. I think the sand on the bottom makes it even harder to see them. They blend right in!

I just found 2 more, so that's 6! I sure hope I find more, but not going to beat myself up anymore. Just make sure I check & learn my lesson ��. Thanks for your words. It helps.

Did my water change today in my community tank & noticed in the middle of the water change some stuff was squiggling...it was fry! I managed to save 4. I don't know how many I missed but I sure feel bad.

I use Aqueon water conditioner or API quickstart. I have to use 5 gallon buckets as my aquarium is in my room with no easy access to faucets. I've read anywhere from 10% to 50% water change every 7 to 10 days. It depends on your ammonia, nitrate, & ph levels. Sometimes you may have to do it more...

I've also read it's good to have 3 females per male. Not sure if this is correct. I had 3 males. 2 died from a blue gourami fin nipper. So I got a bunch of "feeder guppies". I now have 7 males, & 8 females. The females are being harrassed all the time. I know I need to get more females. Just...

I've found that aquariums do wonders for taking your mind off of personal health issues. Yours is looking so much better. Your personal insights are awesome in regards to digits & daughters, it takes most people longer to get to that realization. It is inspiring to watch the difference in your...