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I have two young albino Oscars, about 5 weeks old. They both have a bad case of ick, probably picked up at the pet store where I bought them. What is the best treatment. Is there a strong medicine I can use that will not harm the three other fish in the tank. (Tank is about 185 gallons).

One of my young Oscars had a gill cover torn off by another cichlid. Will the gill cover grow back, like a torn fin, :confused:or is that a permanent injury? Will it affect the Oscar's future health? (The fish seems healthy and eats well despite its injury. )

I am having a problem with blue-green algae coating the gravel on the bottom of my tank. The tank receives dim light. Is there some kind of fish or snail that will eat this algae? I have a plecostmous but it does not touch this slimy algae.

Anyone know teh most reliable ultraviolet sterilizer available? I've had a lot of trouble with green water and such in my tank. I bought one of those diatom powder filters but they are messy and a hassle to use. What about the UV sterilizers instead. Who has had experience with those, and...

I continue to have a problem with green water and have tried almost everything. Water changes seem to actually stimulate the growth of the algae, and cutting the light does not work. Diatom filters are somewhat effective, but are messy and a nuisance to use. I have been told that UV...

I am considering installing a Fluval inside filter in my large aquarium. Anyone have any experience, good or bad, with this brand of filter? Any problems with underwater filters shorting out or otherwise failing?

I am having a problem cleaning the hard, stubborn brown algae off my acrylic aquarium. I have tried the acrylic foam algae removers but they don't work and will not scrape off the hard brown algae, no matter how much I rub back and forth. Is there some way I can removed this hard algae...

I just bought a Vortex D-1 Diatom filter and assembled it, following the instructions. I mixed the diatom powder with water and ran it into the filter in accordance with the instructions, but the water comes out cloudy instead of clear. What's going on? Anyone have any experience with...

I am having a problem with cloudy green water in my aquarium. I have tried cutting the light and cutting the amount of food given to the fish, but nothing seems to work. I don't want to use harsh chemicals to kill the algae because they might harm the beautiful sword plants. The filter medium...

Anyone out there have experience with the Agro-Lite flourescent bulbs, which are supposed to stimulate plant growth? Do they work? What about stimulating the growth of bothersome alge also? Does that happen? Any info would be appreciated.

Can anyone recommend a good gizmo to clean the aquarium gravel? My tank is deep - 30 inches - so the handles or tubes will have to be long. Anyone have experience with some of the items advertised on the market today? Which one gives the best results? (Yes, I know modern gravel is called...

Ive been told that the Rid-Ich medication will stain glass, acrylic, ornaments and such - there is a post mentioning this. Does anyone have any experience using such medications? Will they permanently stain acrylic aquariums? Is there any bio-medication that will rid the fish of Ich...

About how long does it take for a bacteria colony to become established in a large filter? I set up and Eheim Pro 3 2075 five days ago but the water is still cloudy. Any information as to how long it will take this particular filter to become fully functional?

Several of my angelfish have developed a strange white fungus on their long trailing ventral fins, sort of like wisps of cotton clinging to their fins. What causes this? What is the best remedy? I don't want any chemical that will damage the beautiful swordplants growing in my aquarium. Any...

Speaking of planted aquariums, there is an excellent store in San Francisco called the Aqua Forest, which is devoted almost exclusively to aquarium landscaping. They have a large selection of products for aqua landscaping. Check out the site at Aqua Forest - San Francisco on any search...

Placing a thick pad under an aquarium will help ease the stress on the glass or acrylic and avoid the cracking of glass tanks that several members have written about. In addition, wool is a good insulator and will help to maintain the tank at an even temperature. Sutherland Felt Co. in...

In July, at the height of the summer heat, I will be transporting a large acrylic aquarium in a closed truck across Utah and Nevada. Of course the truck interior will get quite hot. Will heat distort or damage acrylic? Is there some precaution I can take to protect the aquarium? Also, what...

Are LED lights suitable for freshwater aquariums? Also, what about the Agro-Lite bulbs that are supposed to stimulate plant growth? Do they work? Do they also stimulate algae growth? I am buying a large acrylic tank and of course I want to keep algae to the absolute minimum, since scraping...

I have ordered a specially built 185-gallon acrylic tank and am shopping for the best heater. What is the best heater or heaters to buy for this tank (freshwater)? Anyone have experience with both glass and titanium heaters? Which gives the best service? Which will last the longest...

I am planning on buying a 200 gallon acryic aquarium with an accompanying heavy oak stand. Anyone have experience with oak stands? How long to they last? Any problems with rot? Have any ever collapsed under the considerable weight of an aquarium? Have you had yours for more than ten years?

Quick way to calculate gallon capacity of an aquarium: multiply length times width times height in inches and divide by 231, since there are 231 cubic inches in a gallon. This method is quick and convenient when you want to know the exact capacity of a given tank. Be sure to allow for the 1/2...

Within the next few months I plan to order a 200-gallon acrylic aquarium, specially built, from a manufacturer. Anyone have any experience with large acrylic tanks? Any problems? I have read a lot of pro and con remarks about acrylic tanks, especially in regard to scratching, and would like...

I am planning on setting up a large 200-gallon aquarium when I move. I have not kept tropicals for 11 years, but want to get back into the hobby. Anyone out there in Nevada keep aquariums- must be lots of people who do. Hope to hear from you. I am concerned about the water quality in Reno...

I have seen several ads for the Aquaripure Nitrate filters on the Internet and would like some info about them. Anyone have any experience with these new filters? Do they perform as advertised? Are they worth the price? Does the company back up its products and ship promptly and honor the...

I am planning on buying an Eheim Canister filter model 2260 in the near future for a large tank. Anyone have any experience with this filter? Or Eheim filters in general? They are a bit pricey, but are they worth it? What about durability? How long do they last? Any experienced advice...