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Ok, I have had a school of Molly fry for about a month now maybe longer. They have all grown to about 1"+ except for 1. He/she is still only 1/4" long litteraly no growth. We see it eat a little but mostly spits its food back out. Now I didn't post this in sick fish cause he is still alive...

Ok, I was going to pm theotheragentm about MTS's and if there were any left but it turned into more of a question about diatoms so I will post here and see. Not sure if it helps but will MTS's take care of diatoms? I am pretty sure that is what I have. I know it's not algea but will they...

I have a female Sword that seems to be getting more and more black dots along it's side and top to it's nose. It kinda looks like algea but I am not really sure. Sorry no pics, I'll try again if need be. There is NO algea in the tank and no other fish have any symptoms. Any ideas?

My pleco seems just fine and dandy but this other thing is kinda awkward. His poop comes out as a GIANT string. It is real solid and very very long up to @ 10". It is usually all brown not stringy. Do I have to change his diet or add to it? I feed flake food and about once a week drop in a...

Ok, I've lost a couple more of my original batch of fish. So I went out and bought some more and some liquid drop test kits. I have been using the test strips and haven't tested for ammonia yet so I got an API Ammonia and an API Nitrate test kit. I tested the water about 4 hrs after adding...

Ok, I keep losing fish. I know where they are, the bottom of my tank!! I have lost 3 Mollies and 2 Platies in about the last month. I have been checking my params and they are always fine 0's and 10 nitrates. So I am not going to keep stocking those fish. I still have a dozen little Mollies...

Well I picked up a new little clown pleco for the boys tank this weekend. I did have my common in there but my albino cory went nuts looking for his buddy so I had to move him back to my big tank. He is a cute little guy and I know I have to get pics so check back. Hey, did I get ripped...

Ever since I treated my 10gal for ich I have had a film on top of the water. I thought it was going away when I added the carbon back to the in tank filter. But it is still there, now the crushed flake food doesnt seem to penetrate into the water very well and then floats back up and stays on...

Now, I don't mean premature, but just to make it more comfortable for them. I have a Molly and Platy due any day now. I am leaving them in the tank and will just pull out the fry when I see them.

Ok, I just got one for my kids 10 gal and an albino cory for the 35 hex. I was under the belief that one each was ok. Do I have to get more for the Julii and should I swap them to different tanks? and What is the difference from regular and false Julii corys? The lfs just had them as...

Ok, my wife thinks I'm crazy because I still like to go fishing and can clean and eat what I catch. She can't see how I can disconnect from fishing and my fish tank. So who's with me.... (sorry, had a little fun with the "no" answer)

I have recently started a 10gal breeder tank. just recently since I have been treating for Ich I noticed a film on the top of the water. You could look up from the side of the tank and draw your finger along the water and see a trail behind it. It looks dusty not really oily, I tried to skim...

Here is my situation. 35 gal tank, mollies, platies, pleco and @ 12 Molly fry. Lots of flashing, even with the fry. Raised temp up to @ 87 deg for about 2 weeks, still had ich. Temp has dropped on it's own to about 84, I have to check if our air conditioner kicked on when the temp in the...

Ok, I always thought, "How come they can't just read all the other New 10 gal posts?" Well now I know. I think my q's are new and a little off, so please indulge me. I would like to set up my 10 gal as a grow out tank. I have mollies and platies and would like to keep the fry alive to...

I know you can pick rocks from local streams or ponds and boil them and they maybe ok. But can you pick plants and transfer them to your tank also? Or maybe if it is a new tank and you are just starting your cycle?

From what I can tell my Mumma fish is done giving birth. We pretty much saw it start and were able to save 12 out of about 14 total. She didn't look as big as my first batch with the dalmatian, would this number be normal? I just thought there would be more, not that I'm complaining. Also...

Ok, I am going to use HiJaC's picture here. Sorry if I am over stepping but I like the plant so much and it is the only photo I can find. What are the little stem plants on the bottom with the single leaf on top? And if a plant says low light does it mean that it only needs a little light or...

Ok, IF I start a new tank what should I be doing right now? I already have added 2 rocks and another plant into my current tank to transfer over with some bacteria on it. I also have some stockings that I figure I can load up with gravel and drop it in. Would I put my current filter media in...

Ok, I need suggestions for the tank. You can see what we have now and my wife would would like some Neon Tetras and an Angel (she is sooo coming around). How many Neons would make a good school and is 1 angel ok in the tank? I don't know if she is set yet so any other suggestions for this...

I can not believe it, I actually heard the words "Maybe we should set up the 10 gal as a breeder tank." come out of her mouth. :lol: 8O She is the one that would rather have fish for dinner every night than have the tank set up. I think the little devils are growing on her. We have the 3...

I know really scientific right. But I was curious what the gestational periods of Mollies and Platys are? I know it will vary and can't be exact but about. And how long in between pregnancies will it take before they are at it again. Right now I think I have 3 Mollies that are pregnant, the...

goes a long long way. I know a lot of people knock the big chain stores for not caring about the fish but I found this to be kind of refreshing.... http://www.petco.com/caresheets/fish/Plecostomus.pdf just interchange the name of the fish and it should pop up the page. I know it's probably...

Ok, I will go and do research on this but I figured I would post anyways. 2 of my Lryetails seem to be clamping there tails. I say seems to be cause I've seen some pics and not sure if it is. Their points don't come all the way together just not as spread out. Is this clamping or does the...

I guess I have to be specific and stop hiding my q's in a giant paragraph. :oops: Right now my fish get about 15 hrs of light. Is that way too much and what is the problem if it is? Just too much algea or aggressive behavior?

Well I finally gave in to everyones subliminal messages. I bought my first Pleco last night. I will have to do more research as the lfs said it was just a common Pleco. Haven't decided on a name yet, either Monster or The Giant. Hopefully he won't live up to the name but as of right now he...