Recent content by NMfishman

25 fish is quite a lot in the 55gal, as each one will get to at least 4 in. Once they start to get bigger I don't think that single canister filter will be able to handel them. At some point in the next month or two you will probably need to add more filtration and those hob filters would do the...

Since your aquarium is not cycled it is most likely ammonia that is causing this. Can you get a test kit preferably a liquid test kit as the strips aren't very accurate? Testing for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate is very important. You will need to continue to do the 20% water changes for a while...

I would just leave him alone, he will be much happier when he gets the 5 gal. The guppies and barbs would probably be too much for him in a 10 gal. I am not worried so much about what he would do to them but what the barbs and guppies would do to him. Their activity alone could really stress him...

You should have some surface movement to keep proper oxygen levels in the aquarium. What type of cichlids are they and how many do you have? Do you have live plants? Why don't you just put back one or both of the HOB filters, your tank will only benefit from the extra filtration and that will...

I have seen orange ones first hand. This one was kinda red/orange (sorry for the bad pic, its from the ACA convention last year, the lighting was terrible)

That is great you are getting him a 5 gal. tank, he will really appreciate it! As for tank mates about the most you could do is snails or shrimp. bear in mind there is a chance your betta will eat the shrimp. and yes ammonia and nitrite need to be 0ppm, and nitrate should be less than 20-30ppm

as the others have said, your tank is really too small for an angel fish. They need at least a 20 gal but really a 29 gal would be best for one. Also to be honest saying your tank is overstocked is a big understatement. The amount of fish you have really need at least a 55 gal tank. If you...

Hi all! I have been keeping fish for about 5-6 years and in that time have gained lots of knowledge both through experience and tons of research. I hope to be able to help people out on here and I am sure I will learn a thing or two!