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I found the little guy dead this morning. The other neons seem to be doing OK. I did some research and found some very different info on the web. I found several sites that put the avg. life span of a neon at 1 to 2 years. I found some other sites the put their life span at 10 years. I am not...

Hi, I have 6 neons in my tank. In the past all have been prosperous. I notice one neon has gotten significantly smaller and has lost some of his color. He is still eating but does not look well at all. :( Could it be old age? He is between 1 and 2 years old. All other neons and fish are...

I am thinking about setting up a small ( 2.5 or 5 gallon) QT tank. Can someone provide me with advice regarding set up and use? I am new to this hobby and feel that this is the next logical step. I have recently lost two fish to a mysterious ailment or coincidental old age. The remaining fish...

Today I noticed her swimming slowly to the top of the tank, then letting herself fall to the bottom. She is still not eating, and now it looks as if her tail is pointing down. her tail is not up and spread wide as it had been in the past. It is narrow. :( I am going to go to the lfs and see...

I have also noticed that her scales look dirty or like they have some algae on top. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Please advise.

Does anyone have experience with wasting disease. I had a zebra that began swimming erratically and refusing to eat. After a week or two the weight loss was significant. I had to put her down. I have noticed my red wagtail platy, (the pig of the tank) is not eating and looking a bit smaller and...

No changes at all in behavior or appetite.

I have a spotted cory. He has been in my tank for some time and gets along with everyone. I had a cave dwelling catfish of undetermined species. After several of my smaller fish began disappearing I removed the cat and took him to my lps. They gave me credit for two corys. I would like some...

I am somewhat new at this. One of my favorite fish is a Red Platy. It has been in the tank for two years. I have noticed that he has some small patches of discoloration around his left eye. The skin is a lighter almost greyish color. Is this indicative of any ailment? If so, can is affect the...

Hi, Has anyone heard anything about these new genetically altered zebras? Are they safe? Do they have all of the same characteristics of normal zebras? I am considering getting some to add color to my tank. Any info would be appreciated.

I recently purchased my own test kit. My ammonia and nitrites have been at practically zero for the last three weeks. I have not gravel vacuumed or changed any water in those three weeks. I have only been replacing evaporated water. I have also not changed my charcoal filter in that either...

How traumatic is it to the fish if you remove all of the plants and structures in the tank. I have a cave that houses a catfish, which I never see because he never comes out of the cave. As stated in a previous post, I have lost a new addition to the tank. I think the fish is in one of the...

How traumatic is it to the fish if you remove all of the plants and structures in the tank. I have a cave that houses a catfish, which I never see because he never comes out of the cave. As stated in a previous post, I have lost a new addition to the tank. I think the fish is in one of the...

As I am new to this hobby, up until now I have been taking my water to the pet store to have it tested. I am getting in my novice opinion unusual spikes in ammonia and nitrates. This seems to be occurring after I gravel vacuum and add fresh water. I have decided it is time to begin tracking my...

Thanks all for your advice.

Thanks for all your input. Since I am a bit new to this I need all the help I can get. The algae eater I have is a Plecostomus. He is about 2 - 2.5 inches long. So far he gets along with everyone in the tank. I have never seen him have a problem with the spotted cory who is quite a bit smaller...

I am looking to add some color to my tank. Aside from the neons and the red platy the other fish in my tank are not very colorful. Any suggestions on colorful or different colored fish that will play well with my existing fish will be greatly appreciated. 8)

I have a questions about lights and whether or no they can impact your water chemistry. Can leaving your tank light on too long cause your Ph, ammonia, and other water levels to increase or decrease? Any help will be greatly appreciated. 8)

Except for the coloring that definately looks like the fish. THe one I saw was a darker green. Kind of like a pond scum green. Thanks for the info and the web site. Based on what you have told me I will not get this one. I did not realize how large it would get.

This fish was a murky green, very eel like and about 5 - 6 inches long. It had fins and a tail. The fin on his back was almost the entire length of his body and was jagged like a dragon's tail or saw teeth. I hope this will help someone ID the fish for me. Thanks for all of your input.

Thanks for all of your input. The Red Tail is a bit over 4". I do not think he is the culprit because he is often out and about in the tank, and there were much smaller fish in the tank than the missing platy. I inherited this tank and was told that the big cat hardly ever comes out of the...

Hi, Does anyone know anything about dragon loaches? I have searched the internet looking for a pic and have been unable to find anything about them. Thanks for any help. :)

I have a 55 gallon tank with the following fish. 1 - red platy(female) 1 - placostomus(spelling??) 1 - red tail shark 1 - spotted cory 6 - zebras 6 - neons 1 - glass catfish 1 - 4" cat fish of undetermined species. This fish hardly ever leaves the cave in my tank. He shares it with the red tail...

Thank you all for your advice. This is my new favorite website. Since it is apparent that there is much I need to learn can someone please recommend a good overall book on freshwater tropical tank care and fish? Something written for a beginner. Thank you all again, you advice has been a...

Thank you all for your input. It seems I am going to need quite an education. I have some questions. Can someone briefly explain 'cycling' to me? TKOS: How often should I clean my UGF? Why is a canister filter better? The only reason I have a UGF is because it came with the tank. I am also...