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Today I learnt that my neon tetras are not in fact dying, but were pale because we forgot to turn the light on today. Holy crap. It was a thread here from several years ago which I found on Google that let me calm down long enough to see their colour returning within minutes of turning the...

No, I get what you're saying, I work in a similar situation, but I'm always one to point out the things that need changing...online where I can't get in trouble for it. :P I just hate the way big companies operate, the actual PetSmart/Petco people are always super nice. I just wish they were...

I didn't know about those pamphlets, I'll try looking for them. Though they should be more visible if I haven't seen them yet. O_O I know what you're saying about corporate B.S. My job is the same way and I disagree with so many things they recommend. :/ Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium...

I wish there would be more responsibility on the part of tank manufacturers and PetSmart itself. I honestly don't think it would be that much of a sacrifice to put appropriate fish on the packaging...people will still want fish. It's just a matter of telling people the truth about what will...

Oh, fancy. Mine just happens to be on a piece of furniture that already had a mirror attached and I realised how convenient it was afterward, lol. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I have my tank in front of a mirror too. I like it because it allows me to see what's going on behind the plants and driftwood. I take it for granted, but I wouldn't be able to see some things if it weren't there, because the tank is basically up against a wall. I can see myself wanting a...

Orange Flame Tetra, I suppose? From what I've read, there's a variety that lacks vertical stripes because they've been selectively bred to eliminate that trait, as well as make them more colourful.

My cories are pretty spunky and fun to watch. They don't seem to hide all that much, but then again I don't have quite as much plant cover as Crazyhermitcrab. :P I did play sand (well-rinsed, of course) over potting soil (no added chemicals or fertiliser). I have a random hodge-podge of...

I did return them, haha. It's great they have that policy. Unfortunately I didn't look closely enough at them, I didn't notice the one was jacked up until I was home. Need to be more careful in the future. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Fair and true enough. I should get into better habits with that stuff, ultimately probably shouldn't buy from a chain pet store. They sell bettas in cups, after all. :/ I shouldn't be so naive. On the upside, the little guys are doing well. I have the false julii cories' markings committed...

Lol, I hear you on that one. I basically do all the animal care, ostensibly because "you're the animal lady". :P Got some spotted and false julii cories yesterday, and despite there being a dead fish in like every tank at that Petco (lol, tried an actual fish place first and they were...

Well, my significant other actually did the acclimating this time, so I'd have to ask him...maybe that wasn't the best idea, he may have gotten impatient, if I know him... >_>;; I know he didn't just dump them in there or anything, but after this I'll do it over a few hours and he'll just have...

Well, I came home after a few hours at a friend's and he was dead. Don't know if it was something to do with my tank, or if he was just on his way out already. Maybe I should purchase them elsewhere. I hate having animals die in my care. The one was pale and injured when I got him, but the...

Okay, good. It startled me because he seemed pretty relentless with it, I can't imagine swimming like that would be pleasant, but to each his own lol. I will definitely get more, I feel bad for him being alone!

Hello all. As you can see, it is my first post here and I only registered recently, though I must admit I have been a lurker here for quite a while. I wanted to ask whether a Sterbai cory being the only cory in the tank for a week or two would be okay. I get a pretty decent discount at...