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    White Fin on Emerald Cory

    I have 3 out of my 6 emerald cory have missing barbells and white on the front fins? I think they are fins. I have included a picture, its kinda hard to see but there is a white spot and the other side looks worse. Any idea what it is?
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    Hard or Soft water for a tank?

    Currently I am using well water in my 55gallon aquarium. Using the API GH test I get around 34drops. I was looking at the python water changer. That would hook up to my soft water faucet which reads around 1/2drops. Will I have any issues switching over to soft water for my water changes?
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    Dead Albino Cory

    I started out with 3 albino corys two weeks ago and lost one within a few days. I replaced it and added two more for a total of 5 albinos. Between two days ago and today I have lost 3 more leaving only two left. I currently have 5 emerald cory, 2 DG and 12neon tetras. All those fish are healthy...
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    Air Check Valves

    I have a dual outlet million air 600 pump running two air stones. I have check valves installed about 12" past the pump. They don't seem to work. I always get back siphoning no matter what I try, I checked the valves and they are installed correctly. Any one use a particle brand that they like...
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    Fish Dilemma

    Two weeks ago I started stocking my new 55gal. Currently there are 12neon tetras, 5emerald cory cats, 5 albino cory cats and 2 male dwarf gouramis. One of the DG is the aggressor and one hides a lot. Some days both will be out and fine but over the past couple of days the aggressor has not...
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    Angelfish Question

    Is there much difference between the types of angelfish (Pterophyllum sp)? They have platinum and blue angelfish that are around $20 for 1"to 2" or the other varieties, Gold, Marble, Black etc.. for $8 and the same size? Does any one have a personal preference?
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    Stocking Suggestions

    I am 31 days into the fish less cycle and added the fake plants last night. Currently I can convert 4ppm ammonia to 0 in 30hrs. The Nitrites are taking 4 days to drop to 0. I know I want to add 2 angelfish, 4 german blue rams and 6/8 corys. I also want some schooling fish and was told tetras...
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    55 Gallon Start Up Help with Nitrites

    On Dec 19th I started a 55gal freshwater aquarium with a sand bottom. I have a API Filstar-L canister filter with 43bio stars in the middles basket. I got a used filter media from my local fish store and added it to the middle basket with the bio stars. Turned the heater up to 82deg and dosed...
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