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I've had a yellow spotted pleco for about 2.5 months now. He was pretty shy at first but adapted well and hung out in the open. While adding an air stone to the tank I noticed he was getting a little scared and swam off and hid inside my center piece decoration. This was 3 1/2 weeks ago and I...

Everything seems to be working fine again. I thought a dirty filter might have been restricting it, except when I removed the filter, the BioWheel did not pick up any speed. But a few days after the initial cleaning, it seems to be back to normal. I guess I just panicked. I did notice some clear...

You guys are fast! Thanks for the immediate responses! I am running the Penguin 200. I was concerned since I am not using an airpump and thought the slower wheel not churning the water might cut down on oxygen in the water. The water flow seems normal, just wheel not spinning as fast which made...

Have had my tank set up with fish for a little over a month now. I recently noticed the biowheel is not spinning as fast as it once was. Is this normal? I took the snorkel and filter out and cleaned both and also the pieces that hold the wheel on, but it did not seem to help. The wheel almost...

Also, should I follow the directions by the book or has anyone found a more effective way to treat? Thank you. Mike

Thanks for the quick reply! Which parameters should I be checking for? The usual ph, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrates? Unfortunately the stores are closed at this time of night, hopefully he can make it through the night. If he does not make it by the time I get to the store, is this something...

I have attached a pic to try to clarify what I am trying to explain. I recently added 3 Red Wagtail Platies. I am concerned that the one I have pictured has developed some whiteness behind his left fin. He is also not using that fin. He has been bullied alot by another male (I'm assuming) and...

I think with our busy lives freshwater will be the choice. Combination of fish and freshwater shellfish, if possible. And thank you all for the warm welcomes! Mike

Hello everyone from Hurricane prone South Florida! The fiance and I received a betta for Chritmas and are now hooked! Found a good deal on a 37 gallon high tank and stand from the local pet store with Penguin 200 Bio-Wheel and 150 watt heater. Just picked up some pool filter sand (currently...