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    My fish are spazzing out! floaters,sinkers,

    four of my fish are slowly dying on the bottom a couple of them have their mouths extended like gasping for oxygen, but the mouth stays like that. a couple of them are floating and swimming really fast. i had an algea problem added algea fix i did water changes it might be the temp swings.. it...
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    HELP!! Murky water

    :oops: I cant seem to clear up the water in my goldfish tank. It's not a bacterial bloom. I've checked the ammonia, nitrate, nitrites, pH, and general hardness of the water. Everything keeps coming out fine. There is plenty of filtration and the fish are doing great. I've done water changes...
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    Parasites- Goldfish ticks - HELP!!!

    hi im having big problems with my fish I recently discovered bugs on my goldies. they are oval shaped and they attach themselves to the fins and scales . They look like clear flat disc shaped bugs. and they grow bigger every day. they have suckers to attach themselves. They make my goldies...
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    Ich Treatment-Salt and Temp

    My fish just got ich and im not too sure what to do.. I did a water change I added plenty of salt and I raised the temp to 28C or 82F How long should i leave it this warm? Add more salt? Im trying to stay away from medicines so any natural solution is appreciated
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    Fluval 404 In Line instalation

    I have recently upgraded my filtration I have the 72Bow with 3canister filters 2 HOB filters and 2 internal filters 20 X turnover an hour the 2-Fluval 404's are hooked up together in line .340gph each I hooked one up to the other that way i can have Mech filtration in the first one and...
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    Smelly Tank - White water

    :cry: Help I have a 72 Bow with 12 Goldfish in it. 2 Fluval 404's 1 Eheim 2128 2 Wisper HOB 2 402 Powerheads with Quick Filters Constant temp 77 PH 7-7.4 Amonia 0-.2 Nitrate 0 My tank has been running for about 5 weeks with regular 15-30 percent waterchnges every 3-4 days. I clean the tank...
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    Fluval 404 Media

    Hey I have a 72 Gal bow front 2 x 40GalWisper Power Filters 2 x 402 Powerheads with Quick filters and Fluval 404 This canister has 4 baskets for media I put ceramic rings in the bottom basket then i put coarse filter media from Eheim as well as carbon packs from fluval in the second basket...
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    Fancy Goldfish Stores in NYC?

    Hello everyone. I have a 72 gallon filled with Japanese Goldfish :D I have always liked Rhyukins, Lionheads, Orandas and Koi. I live in New York City and have no trouble finding pet stores but i have only come across 1 decent goldfish store in Chinatown. Does anyone know of any japanese...
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    Changing water with a Gravel Vac

    I bought the Lees Ultimate Gravel Vac. Its the one that connects to the sink. there are many varieties but basically it uses the pressure provided by water from your sink to suck up the mess on the bottom of your tank. You can also flip the valve and refill your tank with water from the tap...
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    Pleco and Goldfish Nutrition

    Hello i have 2 plecos and about 12 goldfish (2-5 inch) in a 72 gal bow front when it comes to the plecos all i feed them is koi and goldfish food. I do have algea disks but i think they preffer the fish pellets is there any problems with this? they are growing rather fast and they have vibrant...
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    Leaning Tank

    Hey I just got my 72Bow Front up and running. I put it against the wall and i noticed that it leans a little towards the front. Away from the wall i think theat the floor is a little off so i cant do anything about it it leans maybe a degree or two off the horizontal is this a problem? My...
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    What are Skimmers?

    Hey everyone! can someone smart explain skimmers.
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    Filtration-155gallon-Eheim 2260 Classic

    I have a 155 gal tank. I bought an Eheim 2260 its rated for a tank size of 400 gallons. the turnover is 500 gal per hour (3x) Ive heard that i need at least 6X turnover..? that seems a little over the top.. Do I need another filter? Anyone ever own an eheim 2260?Classic? What about...
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    Eheim 2260 Any one own one???

    I just bought an Eheim 2260. Its rated at 400 Gal anyone have any problems with it or any product rewiews????
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    Weight Issue-155Gal??????

    I live in an apartment building that was built in the 50's. It has concrete floors but im not sure how much weight they can support :? . I want to get a 155 Gal Bow front but im scared it will end up in my neighbors living room. :lol: That tank has to weigh over 1,500 pounds.. Any...
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    NEED BIGGER TANK NYC MANHATTAN 55 and up

    if u happen to have a free tank please let me know.
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    I NEED A BIGGER TANK!!!!! 55gal and up-->NewYorkCity

    I live in New York and need a bigger tank......If u are looking to get rid of ur tank please let me know...!!!! :P
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    8 Free Goldfish(1.5 inch) - NYC - Manhattan Pick up only

    I have a 30 Gallon tank and way too many goldfish... :oops: :cry: If u live in the New York City area ,Manhattan specifically and would like to pick them up please call my cell at 1917-400-9932
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    80 Percent Water Change

    I just cleaned out my tank. Changed all the water and cleaned al the crud out off the bottom.. Im using the same two filters. How long will it take for my tank to cycle again.. 30 gal tank too many fish Is it bad to change all the water????
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    Looking for a free tank...NYC

    Hey if you live in New York City and have an extra tank thats bigger than 55 gal then let me know .....Ill take it off ur hands.. For free that is... :lach:
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    Temperature?Fancy Goldfish.

    im currently holding the temp at 74F.I have a bunch of fancy goldfish and i read that they like water temp of about 75 to 80. should i just leave it alone??? :? :? :? :?
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    Help Me!!!!!!!!

    :cry: :cry: I have a 30 Gal tall tank and im pretty sure i have too many fish but any advice would be appreciated. :cry: 2 x 40Gal Wisper Filters (3 way) More Filtration? 2 x 4inch Air Stones 2 x 10inch Air Bars More Air? 1 14inch Air Bar Heater set at 74 F Lower Temp?? :cry: 10 x 1in...
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    Advice Needed - Goldfish

    :wink: I have a 30 Gal tall tank and im pretty sure i have too many fish but any advice would be appreciated. 2 x 40Gal Wisper Filters (3 way) More Filtration? 2 x 4inch Air Stones 2 x 10inch Air Bars More Air? 1 14inch Air Bar Heater set at 74 F Lower Temp?? 10 x 1in Assorted...
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