Recent content by eatenbylocusts

I'd still like answers for my questions from 12/18, but I'm happy to report that a few hours ago the betta started swimming around like normal! Haven't seen this in quite a while. Yeah!

I decided to test our tap water and found that it is testing at least .5ppm. We have an RO filter and that tests close to .25 ppm. I did another pwc today and decided for the heck of it to use some RO water before I even thought to test our tap. My husband says the RO filter doesn't remove...

He is still not back to normal, but looks a bit better today. I never did use the algae inhibiting drops after reading the instructions that state the aquarium should be at least 3 months established. All of the drops appear to be quite harsh and not all compatible with live plants. I did 2...

Thank you for your quick response. I have a heater, but haven't used it yet because the water has stayed between 74-78 with the light from the aquarium. I have read a little bit on cycling-enough to be confused, but I always wondered about removing the beneficial stuff if we were to do a...

My daughter was given this male betta October 1. We put him in the supplied 1/2 gallon. After doing some reading I added a plant, then bought the 2.5 Aqueon Betta bow tank which comes with a filter and light. He's been in this tank for over a month and I added a wisteria when setting up the...