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Looking for some insight on what this "boil" looking bump is by the mouth of my dwarf gourami. Doesn't seem to affect eating or behavior in any way. What is it, and what could it be caused by? Thanks in advance for any input. Sorry about poor pictures.

Thanks that was very helpful. Part of me was saying just don't do anything and let the cycle happen. This was mostly because all inhabitants are NOT showing any adverse signs. Our local water supply is known for high levels of chlorine. I've treated with ammo lock. Just gonna ride it out. On a...

Update: have done a 25% pwc twice since last post. Ammonia levels still rising. At 4ppm as of today. Fish are active and no surface dwelling. No signs of illness or lax behavior. Sent from my SM-S975L using Tapatalk

Have set some water out for a pwc tomorrow. Hopefully this helps. Thanks TMaier for your help. Sent from my SM-S975L using Tapatalk

Another test and seems to me the ammonia has gone up a bit. Will attempt a 25% change tomorrow. What am I doing wrong? I was prompted to do so when I noticed the gourami hovering in only the top 1/4 of tank for last couple hrs Sent from my SM-S975L using Tapatalk

Ok so the locals didn't have a siphon for pwc. Until I get one in a few days, I'll have to make due. I added 20 ml of a nitrifying agent (api quickstart) to combat ammonia. Will test water in a couple hours. At for the pwc, I just pull 25%, and replace with treated tap? Obv. let it sit to room...

Thanks for the advice. Any special protocol for pwc? I will commit to 25% weekly until levels stabilize. Will test frequently as well. Sent from my SM-S975L using Tapatalk

Ok so I couldn't contain myself and did a full test. Results are pH: 7.2+ Ammonia: .25 ppm Nitrite: 0 ppm Nitrate: 0 ppm (dark side of 0, but definitely below 5.0) Are these levels ok for where I'm at? How do I correct such a high pH? How frequently and how much water do I remove for water...

I hope so. Will be doing a full spectrum test tomorrow afternoon and will post results. Could really use some guidance on maintaining water chemistry after I do (good levels, volume and frequency of water changes, etc.) I greatly appreciate any input from this forum and it's gilled gurus. Sent...

She hasn't gone too far from this position since addition yesterday. Dwarf gourami- Mr Whiskers 5 serpae tetras- Alvin, Simon, Theodore, Chip, and Dale. She certainly is creative and specific. Oh and brought them a "plate of duckies" to talk to. Sent from my SM-S975L using Tapatalk

Wow these are amazing. Nice work. You certainly are diligent. Looking at a few of these gives me hope for my ultimate goal: a 150+ gal full of live plants and local species (Crappie, bluegill, bass, etc.) I've got a lot to learn first. Sent from my SM-S975L using Tapatalk

So we went and got a few inhabitants today. 1 blue dwarf gourami (daughter already named him whiskers) and 5 serpae tetras. After a few weeks (after first cycle) I'll drop in a catfish for algae. Picked up necessary flakes and a master test kit. Plan on testing water twice a week for 2 weeks...

Added a few more artificial plants. Off to the big city to see the fish man tomorrow. Sent from my SM-S975L using Tapatalk

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I wouldn't mind live bearing species as long as it's not a constant breeding thing. Simplicity is my goal here to teach myself how to keep fish properly until I'm ready for a more advanced tank (live plants, etc.) I'm not interested in goldfish really though. Looking for 3 or 4 in tank plus a...

Good morning. New to this forum and to fish keeping in general. I had a tank many years ago but it was a total disaster. My wife and I have decided to start a tank for our daughter. Any and all advice welcome. Looking for something easy to care for as it is a training tank. 20 gal freshwater...