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Any of your tetras have diarhrrea? Look for one that walks funny.

Don't feel bad, but no, this does not help in any way, lol. I don't need to know if they might be fine, but if they are fine. A small amount of chemicals or metals can kill an entire tank.

I’ll narrow my request to the following info: 1. Specific tests, by name — kits or other home methods; 2. ...that test water only with no fish (not on live fish to see if they die); 3. ...for substances known to be toxic to freshwater fish or aquatic plants; 4. in a] rocks and minerals in...

Thank you!

I should add that Krylon got back to me and could not vouch for its safety "in" aquariums. I am double checking my sources who confirm it is as safe as any food rated product, but as I remember, Krylon could not do the extensive testing so are playing it safe.

I should add that Krylon got back to me and could not vouch for its safety "in" aquariums. I am double checking my sources who confirm it is as safe as any food rated product, but as I remember, Krylon could not do the extensive testing so are playing it safe.

Happy to discover Krylon tonight. My new Marineland Bio-Wheel Penguin Power Filter arrived, looking as ugly as a hunk of plastic could possibly look. Now I just have to decide -- Do I paint it matte white, gloss white, blue, or Jungle Green? I may also seal the submerged part. I'll also paint...

Ha! L’Hotel! It will be submerged 1.5" and vacuum filled as an above-tank fish hideaway. Extended ~ 1.5"-2.0" through the top windows will be clear poly for waterfalls on both sides. Tiny black acrylic grand piano suspended from the glass ceiling with a suction cup and fish line. Scales...

What I mean to say is, I'm basing the amount of fish I get on how much actual water will be in my tank, not total tank size. Jim at Imperial Tropicals gave me a nice starter fish list. I will map it out for temp comoatibility and other factors. I will not be breeding right away, but guppies...

Check AquariumScience section 14.3 here: https://aquariumscience.org/index.php/14-3-rocks/ I think the rocks are fine.

Hi, yes. I plan to have fish, 24 gallons worth. My main substrate, unless I get a better idea, is the Seachem (which will be thoroughly rinsed). The glass will form a relatively thin layer … I’m not firm on this color or size — and it too will be very well rinsed. The Seachem, at, say, 1.5"...

Benny, What source or guide or article are you using as your model for fishless cycling? This is one I have been studying; it seems to be well trusted here. It's easier to advise you when people know what instructions you are following. Look for others at SprucePets...

According to LiveAquaria, here are the total lengths in inches of each fish on your list, individually and as a group; when shipped (juvenile) and when full grown (max). I realize some fish are shipped in quantities, and you may not plan to end up with this many total. Also, note that LA's...

Read up on the guides at Live Aquaria. Exteremely useful, tips you will not generally find here. Below are highlights I remember: Be ready to introduce the dominant fish first, to help establish territoriality. Open boxes of new fish in the dark. Lights off, they stress fish. And quiet, and...

MissPriss, You're asking good questions. One thing to be aware of is: there are an infinity of combinations of equipment, media, fish, and general practices to choose from. Many of them work. When narrowing down a system, you may be overwhelmed and distracted by these combinations. It can even...