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There can be quite a difference in growth rates and size between angels. Males can grow much faster and larger than females. You may be lucky and have a male/female pair. Also, with two angels in the tank, one may become dominant and pick on the other which can affect its appetite, its health...

Unfertilized eggs turn white and they are discarded by the female (and male if present.) This is normal. Since there was no male present, they would have all turned white and been discarded. Ok. This is interesting news. I picked up a large adult male at the LFS that paired up with my adult...

You could try smaller food such as Hikari First Bites for newborn fish. Freeze dried blood worms or frozen brine shrimp are often more appetizing as well. Once you get them eating other food try breaking up the regular flakes into smaller pieces with your fingers or crushing the pellets with a...

A ten gallon tank is only worth about $5-$10 without equipment. You might be able to get a better deal, and a better tank, by buying a package (starter) system that includes a new tank.

I agree with the other advice given here. My experience with TBs is you need at least 10 to 12 for a well adjusted school. I have 8 striped, 2 albino and 2 green. The 2 albinos and 2 greens still tend to bother each other. Below 8 or 10 they tend to nip other fish in the tank, especially long...

15 fish added in less than a week could easily cause new tank syndome. I would guess that ammonia spiked already and only nitrites are left. Still, that should not kill healthy fish. It would add to the stress of being moved, especially if they are already stressed in the fish store due to...

Increasing the temperature increases the life cycle of the ick parasite and gets rid of it faster. Dosing your fish with ick cure is also bad for them since the cure is a poison. That is why the water temperature is increased in conjunction with the cure. Increase the tank temperature about 2°...

I would keep the water changes down to 50% per day and do a thorough gravel vacuum. When making water changes this large make sure to: 1. the water you add is the same temperature as the tank. (within 1°-2°) 2. add something to neutralize chlorine in the water. (such as Aqua Safe) 3. add 1...

Angelfish are very sensitive to stress and water conditions. Mature angelfish require at least 10 gallons per fish and prefer very clean, warm water. Angelfish will survive in water cooler that 80° but it will compromise their immune system. Stressed fish may stop eating and you may need you...