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:cry:My betta, Pico, has been very healthy up until two days ago. I think he is dying... He's over 4 years old, so I guess it's old age? He pretty much only lays on his side, at the bottom of his tank. He's barely breathing, and surfacing less often. I'm afraid that he's just going to drown...

I hope you're having fun with your new tank! I wouldn't necessarily dump and clean, because you will be removing a lot of beneficial bacteria, and it may be stressful on your fish. However, for a two gallon, using a vac is difficult. I would recommend you continue the partial water changes...

The New Marine Series

Pico is my wonderful betta. His first home was a small betta bowl I kept at work, but he has since moved into my apartment into a new, Eclipse 3 gallon paradise!

Hello! I was wondering if anyone has purchased an aquarium from the new line of Marineland aquariums. Everything about them seems perfect! If you have one, will you please tell me your experience with it? I saw that they range from 150-300 gallons. I wish they made larger ones! (Ahhhhh I'm...

Hello everyone, In my 40 gallon aquarium I have 5 german blue rams (3 male and 2 female). Things have been great until recently, and I think it has to do with the females being ready to breed. It seems like two pairs have been formed, leaving one guy without a lady. He has lost some of his...

Don't fret! I'm moving to San Diego after graduating and who knows what kind of job I'll have to take to get by as I wait to get a 'real job'. Good luck!

Ottos? They're great. I have 3 in my 40 gallon community tank.

Eh, with just one more click I would have seen this...the light I have is 5000K T-8 fluorescent (1" diameter) 5000K 15 watts

Whoa! Thanks for all of the good information! And new2betas, don't worry about hijacking...your questions are probably things I haven't yet thought of so I really appreciate all the help. The aquarium I have is: Eclipse System 3 Aquarium by Marineland - Aquariums - Fish - PetSmart and all...

First off, this will be my FIRST planted tank. I have been in the aquahobby for over a decade, but have lacked the courage to go with live plants. I have a 3 gallon eclipse aquarium with the stock lighting. :confused:Any suggestions for substrate/lighting/plants that would be good for such a...

I was just searching threads about cherry shrimp and found your post. Your tank is SO beautiful!!

I have 3 ottos in a 40 gallon community tank, and for several weeks, I didn't see any of them. Since reappearing, one appears to be, well, bloated. I was able to look up close, and I'm pretty sure she's preggers. Anyone have any luck breeding their ottos?:bandit:

Hi Dan06, I also have a 36 gallon! Have you considered german blue rams? I have three GBR's in a tank with 6 neon tetras, 3 otos, 4 snails and ghost shrimp. I took up ram raising last year, and it has been so rewarding. It sounds like you have the proper tank and tankmates, with lots of hiding...

Whoops, I didn't even answer your actual question. Sorry! This is what I would do... Sand substrate with live plants, smooth rocks for substance and driftwood for hiding places. I like the natural look. I try my best to set up a tank that would appear homely to the type of fish I have, for...

Hello Karegg, I'm glad to see that you're doing some research in the meantime! My personal downfall (and the downfall of many others, especially those new to the hobby) is not taking enough time to just wait. Anyway, the general rule of thumb is 1 inch of fish per gallon of water (ie you could...

Thanks for the reply! I was thinking ghost shrimp, or maybe cherry shrimp, for added color. About people buying small tanks with oscars/goldfish/cichlids/plecos/etc...it drives me crazy. And usually (but not all the time) major pet store retail employees are concerned with a sale, or are...