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I had an empty 55 gal tank so decided to use it to quarantine 5 new peacock cichlids. I cleaned the canister filter in tank water from my display tank (it had been running on the empty tank for about 4 weeks since I re-homed my daughter's goldfish). I filled the tank and added a sponge filter...

1~What type of fish is afflicted? Oranda goldfish. White growths over both eyes, now bloody. No streaks in fins, no stringy poop, eating and swimming well. 2~What are your tank parameters: ammo 0, nitrites 0, PH 7.8, nitrates 20, temp 27C 3~ How large is the tank? How long has the tank...

I'm thinking about getting a couple of snails for my fancy goldfish tank. Do they need to go be quarantined? Can they carry ich or other diseases or parasites that could transfer to my goldies?

I did 50% PWC's on my QT and 55 gal cichlid tanks last night and I inadvertently missed re plugging my Eheim canister filter back in. I've been running it on the cichlid tank for about 4 weeks to have it seeded and ready to go on a new tank I'm expecting to get within the next two weeks. It...

I was just looking at my profile and saw that it's one year ago today that I joined this wonderful forum. I have had some fabulous advice and support here so just wanted to say to any newcomers welcome and don't be afraid to ask questions. The members here are happy to help and advise. I'm so...

I picked up 5 new fish yesterday and put them in my 15 gal QT. I set up the tank a few hours before picking them up with an AC70 from my cichlid tank, heater and air stone and drip acclimated them and all look well this morning. Readings after 12 hours in QT: PH 7.4 Temp 25.5C Nitrites 0...

I added a new sponge filter/powerhead to my tank 12 days ago, and added a new Eheim 2217 last weekend which I seeded with media from an existing Eheim 2213 from another established tank. These new filters are running alongside an AquaOne Moray 700 internal canister and an AC70 which have been...

I ordered a 48x24x24 tank, cabinet/stand and hood custom made for me but will be returning the tank next weekend as it's got chips and scratches and some sort of film or something on the glass that I couldn't get rid of with lots of cleaning. My question - is it normal for there to be no cut...

I have successfully painted the back of my 3ft tank in the past using a spray flat black enamel, so I decided to use the same product to paint the back of my new 4x2x2. The tank (although new) was dirty and a bit scratched in places (there was a reason he makes 'em cheap I think) so I cleaned...

After numerous unavoidable holdups, I have finally finished painting the tank stand - only one more coat on the hood and it's done. Here are pics of the tank which was custom made for me. The guy makes a lot of tanks but I don't personally know anyone that has bought a tank from him. It's...

Ok, I've been in the hobby for 12 months now, and one of the things I have learned is to RESEARCH fish before adding them. Unfortunately like so many others, I've learned this the hard way. I bought this fish from the "Assorted Cichlid" tank at my LFS and after 4 months it is becoming a...

I am finally near to being ready to set up my new 4x2x2 tank - two more coats of paint on the stand and paint the back of the tank and I'll be ready to roll. I have a largish amount of slate available to me, 4 bags of Caribsea Black Tahitian Moon Sand, egg crate, new Eheim 2217, new Jäger...

I have a new Eheim 2217 that is going on my new 4x2x2 tank but due to painting issues with the cabinet it won't be ready to set up for another week or two. As I already have 3 tanks running and limited space, I'm going to have to move my cichlids straight into their new home when it's ready to...

Hi all I'm waiting on delivery of my new 4x2x2 tank and going with a eheim 2217 canister filter. If I seed the new filter with media from my existing 2213 would it be safe to move my cichlids straight into their new tank? I don't have the space to accommodate both tanks to do a fishless...

Well I've finally bitten the bullet and ordered a new 4x2x2 tank with pine cabinet and hood for my Malawi cichlids. I have decided to go with the Eheim 2217 as I have been running a 2213 on my 55 gal tank for the last year and love it. I'm now looking at substrate and have my heart set on...

I will be moving in the next 2-3 weeks and moving my fish tanks is worrying me. I have a 55 gal with Malawi cichlids, a 55 gal with fancy goldfish and a 17 gal hospital tank currently empty. Any advice on the best way to move my fishie friends? I will moving locally, hopefully within about...

I used Promethyasul for the first time 10 days ago and fish are looking healthy and happy. I changed about 70% of the water 3 days ago but it's still tinged green. I'm about to do another 50% PWC and put carbon into the filter. Just wondering if it's worth testing the water? Are water tests...

I lost a peacock cichlid last night after she sustained an injury which became infected with cottony like fungus very quickly. She was in a QT tank and I had added Wardley Promethyasul but it was too late. How should I now go about getting the medication out of the QT tank? Will 100% water...

My little girl has a nasty abrasion down one side. I'm unsure as to the cause - perhaps from the lava rock? I'm about to move her to my QT tank but still quite a newb so unsure of whether to medicate/use salt/etc. The abrasion is bleeding slightly this morning. I don't have any mercurochrome...

I have a 50 gal tall octagonal tank with African cichlids and a 50 gal (36x18x18) currently housing 4 fancy goldfish. I would like to switch the cichlids to the longer tank and fancies to the tall tank but I'm worried about starting a new cycle as I'll have to switch over substrate as well...

I have to take my whole Eheim 2213 filter into my LFS for a few hours for them to test it as he says he can't see anything wrong with the impeller. I asked if I could keep my media basket at home in tank water to preserve the BB and he said no, he needs the while filter. I then asked if I...

The flow rate on my Eheim 2213 has slowed quite a bit. I've only had it maybe 5 months and have given it a clean twice before (rinsed everything in tank water) and had no real problems priming it. This is the first issue I've had with reduced flow. I have cleaned the media, sponges and...

My cichlid is holding! I got my first glimpse at the itty bitty fry in her mouth tonight and confirmed my suspicions! I currently have a 55 gal tank with cichlids, a 17 gal tank with fancy goldies and I'm in the process of getting my new 50 gal tank ready to upgrade the fancies. I should be...

This peacock has been hanging around the back of the tank near the filter intake for about 2 weeks due to what I thought was bullying from a couple of dragon blood peacocks which have since been rehomed. Since then (Sunday) he/she has coloured up a bit more but still hanging at the back and...

I recently bought a 36x18x18 tank on EBay as an upgrade for my goldfish and discovered on closer inspection that the seal was compromised. The bead of silicone I removed was about the thickness of a piece of spaghetti and shoddy in parts. Not wanting 200L of water in my lounge room, I decided...