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I love the photos! Is your decor all plastic?

Pretty tank :)

Hi all, I inherited 2 Kois of 5 inches each. I am aware they grow huge but before they do so, what other fish can befriend them in a 90 gallon aquarium? Thanks!

Hi everyone, Any fish addicts from Montreal? :) I'm looking to redecorate my 'show tank'. Any suggestions on LFS around here?

It may indicate a lack of oxygen in the tank or water trouble.

Thanks for your input ChileRelleno. I have read about its toxicity when administered intravenously in too great a dose but nothing when it's dissolved in the water (have you read anything on that?). I am curious to know if anyone has attempted it in water and the results since it is being...

I got some from work :D I can dilute and titrate it but I don't know the dose. I know the powdered form is sold for fish.

Hi, would anyone know the dose of gentamicin (gram negative antibiotic) for livebearers per gallon of water?

My quarantine tank is going through a mini cycle. The nitrite level was at 1 yesterday...I did a 40% water change and the nitrite is now at 0.5, ammonia 0. What level of nitrite causes fish to die from its toxicity... Should I do another pwc or wait till it turns to nitrate?

Thank you for your advice and the info. I have read most of the articles you've mentioned. Great advice. I'm continuing the heat and salt treatment.

Although eggs aren't veggies... bits of boiled egg yolk are great for fry. :)

Sorry for your loss :(

Thanks for the moral support! haha I'll hope for the best! ;)

Hurray for money-saving ideas! :D Thanks. How did you figure your dosage of 1 drop per 10 gallons?

Which makes me wonder...does seeding a filter in an aquarium also carry the risk of seeding diseases in it??