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Is there a black-thumb equivalent for keeping fish? That's what I feel like. I set up my tank in February and have lost a number of fish in that time. I can write off a few, dying immediately after they came home as being sick from the store. But, my main problem is fish that live 3-4 months...

I stressed to the worker that I wanted a male because I already had a male and I did NOT want breeding. I only have a 10-gallon tank and no plans to upgrade at this time. She even had another worker come and confirm that the fish I chose was a male. I guess it's been about a month to month and a...

I picked up a gold mystery snail from Petsmart today and I noticed now that I've got him home that his shell is broken. There seems to be a small section missing completely, and then hairline cracks around the area. Should I return it? Or can it survive like that?

I'm so upset and frustrated. We've had for a while a platy that wasn't acting quite right, but we didn't know how to treat him because he was showing no obvious symptoms except for lethargy and eventually he stopped coming out to eat. Then last week, he had started to breathe heavily, and right...

I have a 10 gallon tank so I picked up a Top Fin Gravel Vac at Petsmart. I got the mini version. I know some people have trouble with them but I had no issues. I followed the directions, jiggled the tube 4-5 times, and was able to start siphoning no problem. I used it a few times to vacuum...

My tank was cycled with 3 guppies. Once the cycle was complete I added 2 platies and a molly (too many too fast, I know) and it of course started the cycle over again. I've been doing PWC every day and everyone looked healthy and happy except one platy, who didn't swim much or eat since the day...

Hi everyone. I have been reading the forums religiously and finally registered so I could join in the discussion. Here's my issue; I purchased a Marineland 10 gallon starter kit a few weeks ago. On the advice of a friend with a tank, I started the cycle with 3 guppies and used Prime as my water...