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I've noticed earlier that some of my Gouramis started to spend more time at the bottom of the tank. Now all Gouramis are spending most of the time hiding. Even Bolivian Ram, the oldest and healthiest fish in the tank, swims less and spends more time under leaves of banana plants. They do come...

I have 72g community tank with all fish listed in my signature. Here is damage done to my fish within last 2 days: Elephant Nose - one very deep bite and one a bit smaller one on its side (most likely, I will loose it) Pictus Cat - one very deep bite right behind gills (it does not look good...

My Black Molly don't look ok. It either sits on the bottom of the tank, which is very unusual for it, or swims in one spot moving very fast. It has been happening for last 2 days. Recently I've noticed that when it sits on the bottom, it's girlfriend (Lyretail Molly) sits at the bottom right...

One of my fish (Opaline Gourami) has often has long white string of poo, sometimes reaching 3 inches. The fish does not behave normally either. It is not as active and often jusl sits on gravel. I've read something about it a long time ago and understand that it is not something rare, but...

I've noticed that my Black Molly has a white spots on its body. I'm sure that this is not ICH. These spots are small and not cotton-like so I'm not sure whether it is fungus or not. Additionally, there are larter area (almost whole head) covered in something that looks like white slim or very...

I've noticed that my Black Molly has a white spots on its body. I'm sure that this is not ICH. These spots are small and not cotton-like so I'm not sure whether it is fungus or not. Additionally, there are larter area (almost whole head) covered in something that looks like white slim or very...

I've read dozage for net fip on some medications. What is net dip and how to do it?

Some of my fish got bitten by someone (still have to figure out who). Wounds weren't serious at all, but now there is something that looks like fungus where these wounds were. Is it fungus? And, what is the best treatment for this? I have different kind of medications that I bought this...

I've noticed that two of my fish (Kribensis and German Blue Ram) have concave bellies. Is that normal?

I've noticed lately that several of my fish are rubbing against gravel. As I understand, external parasites are the reason for this type of behavior. I have several items that might help cure the fish, but would like your opinion about what is the best. Here is the list of that I have or can...

Would someone, please, take a look at my tank livestock in my signature and adviced whether I can add 1-2 Clown Loaches?

Last Saturday I bought another Gourami, which looked like something between moonlight and golden gouramis. It became the largest Gourami in my tank, with my Golden just a bit smaller and Dwarf and Pearl ones much smaller. Golden Gourami started to chase the newcommer from the first day and by...

Is there anything wrong about keeping fish only to be able to enjoy a view of the tank full of beautiful fish moving around? Very ofter female fish is not as colorful as males. Also, very often it is recommended to keep one male per several females to prevent aggression. That will lead to...

Since I can keep only the most peaceful Mbunas in one tank with Peacocks, which Mbunas are peaceful enough? I've heard that Yellow Lab is one of them...

I'm running out of ideas about stocking my tank, so start this topic. I know that there are hundreds of fish that can be kept in a community setup, but, unfortunately, not all of them will fit in one tank :( . Therefore, I would like to ask you to name your most beautiful fish in terms of...

I'm trying to learn more about cichlids and considering transfering my tank to these species. Reading about Tanganyikan cichlids tanks and Malavi cichlids tanks I noticed that, even though these fish requires similar water parameters, they are recomended not to be mixed. Is there any...

I have Gold Nugget Pleco and really enjoy seeing it in my tank. Since the tank is 72g, and GN grows only to 4-5", adding another pleco shouldn't be a problem. Or should it? I've heard that some plecos like company of their own when others (GN was named one of them) are said to be kept alone...

I'm curing my Silver Dollar from ICH with salt and increased temperature. For last 2 weeks the temperature has been 86 degrees with salt level much more that suggested doze written on the salt packaging. Still, I see some white spots on the fish. How long does it take to cure Ich in general...

I have had a Purple-Spot gudgeon for last three months and I don't want to loose it!!!!! This morning I noticed something that looks like a bite wound on its side. It was still behaving ok, 3-4 hours ago, but now it sits on the gravel motionless. It breathes ok, but I'm worried the wound is...

I've bought Silver Dollar today. It was in a lfs in a tank with other healthy fish, but when I brought it home and released it in my tank, I noticed something resembling Ich. Immediatelly, I moved it to my former hospital tank that is temporarily hosted by small Banded Leporimus and started...

I've just bought Jebo 36W UV sterilizer and will install it on weekend. Since I have powerfilter, I will have to use separate water pump only for UV. Since water pumps can be submerged, I'm thinking about placing it in the tank to avoid any external plumbing. Therefore, I need to know how to...

I'm thinking about adding some plastic/silk plants to the tank. I like silk ones much better because they look more real, however I have a problem with them. While plastic plants stay in water in positions that resemple real aquatic plants, some of silk plants that I had before (especially...

I've got Pictus Cat two weeks ago. It had barbels almost as long as its body when I bought him, but yesterday I noticed that his barbels are twice shorter now. Also they look softer and bent at the ends. First, I suspected that some other fish chew the barbels out, but, it that case, one...

I've got sick and tired of "green water" and finally decided to go with UV sterilizer. Having some basic information about it, I still have some questions: - Since I use power filter, do I need to buy a water pump, or are there UVs with water movement device? - I've read that some pumps can be...

My lfs has a fish that they call red goby. It looks like a goby and its coloration resembles that of a killifish (white with red dots). I would like to buy this fish, but don't know anything about these species. How bid do they grow? Do they need dry land, or can they stay fully submersed...