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    Bully time out

    Right now I have a tiger barb, green tiger barb and cherry barb. The bigger tiger is aggresive to the mid-size green barb. Interestingly neither of them mess with the very small cherry barb. The tank hasnt cycled yet (a little over a month) so I dont want to add more fish just yet. The...
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    Bully time out

    Tiger barb vs green tiger barb
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    Bully time out

    1of 3 fish in 20 gal tank has been relentlessly chancing one other fish and nipping its tail. I got one of the small breeding containers that sits in the same tank, and put the aggressor in it. How long should I leave it in there? Is leaving it in the small container going to stress in out?
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    Fish fin repair

    One of my fish tail is looking ragged due to another fish nipping at it. I purchased some api "beta fix" to try to fight possible infection. Also wasnt sure if the fin will grow back. Anyone have experience with this?
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    Nitrogen cycle not starting

    Heater keeps tank at 76-78°F. I have a HOB tetra whisper 20 filter. I've done 2 water changes (every two weeks)...1st w/ 2 gal and 2nd with 3 gal. Tap water with api water treat to remove chlorine.
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    Nitrogen cycle not starting

    It's been a month since I added 3 fish (~3.5-4 inch total) to my 20 gal. tank. I test the water with api test kit every couple days. So far I havent have any tests show a rise in ammonia (reading is 0-.25 ppm range). Nitrites 0. Nitrates 0. Ph 7.6. Same readings through the month. Water is...
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