Recent content by sim1killa

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if you saw cloudy eye that would indicated a bacterial infection and you would of needed to treat for bacteria as well. sorry for your loss. I spoke to the manufacturer before using the product and they were very helpful.

I think I am dealing with tail end of a ich epidemic. I bought a maroon clown that I though was fine, but the next day he was completely covered and had infected my scopas tang. funny thing through all this my pair of fire fish were completely fine. I bought stop parasite and it seems to have...

how big of a water change should I do and how often. we did are first water change today of 50% and didn't budge the reading. the ph reading was 8 also, I use strictly store bought ro/di until I can by an ro/di system for myself for the saltwater. I also tested my tap water just now and...

I have city water I tested the tap water a number of times including hr ago and it reads 0 every time. I have been getting consistent readings of 8+ for atleast 2 months. I only have the high ph test so I don't think that will work on my water correct? I do have a betta, 5 gopies, 2 tetra and 1...

should I do another water change?

api bottles.

the thing that was confusing me is that we had the tank for over 3 months and we still had a high ammonia level and 0 nitrites and 0 nitrates

Okay so here is the back story. I setup a 20 gallon fresh about 4 months ago. The ammonia for 3 of those months has stayed at 4 or greater. I was told that the tank needed to cycle and leave it alone. Today I purchased a 36 gallon tank that I cleaned with vinegar and water. I put 10 gallons of...

he is in a tank with 3 orange guppys, 2 fancy guppy tails, 2 red finned tetras, 1 molly, and a betta. They are in a 30 gallon with logs, plants, and other decor.

I have a red finned tetra that is missing an eye. I know he had it yesterday and now today it is gone. Is he going to be okay? Should I quarantine the fish?

I have been taking ammonia reading every day since the first fish died. and the ammonia has been reading 0. I did have a low nitrate reading of 5 or 10, but after a water change that became o also. I am watching my fish like a hawk and hopefully this passes. is there anything I can do to...

I tried to get a picture of him last night but I just couldn't get a good one. He is a little lethargic; however, he seems to be a little better. I will keep observing him and if I can snap a pic I will.

non- of my invertebrates were effected. Is there anything I can do help my live stock?

don't have a uv sterilizer. would feeding garlic soaked food help? any other remedies? he made it through the night so will see what happens.