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Hi, I have a 25 gallon tank with lots of Java fern. Water quality has been stable for years, nitrates are around 20. Ammonia and nitrite are 0. One of my serpae tetras has a white lump on his head. It is not underneath the skin, its on top. It doesn't look cottony like most fungus I've...

The fish has died. No idea why. He was getting better.

Ok, I have been treating the betta with Maroxy for 4 days, and the fungus seems to have disappeared. However, the fish is still very lethargic, sitting on the bottom of the tank. (although he will eat) Do I keep treating the tank with something a little less harsh such as pimafix, or do a series...

My betta (around six months old) has recently developed a white cottony growth on his fins. He is the sole resident of a 10 gallon tank with lots of live plants, a aquaclear filter (with a sock over the input to reduce flow) and a heater. I did a 50% PWC yesterday when I noticed the problem...

Does, anyone know how to clean it. I spilled nearly half a bottle and it reeks.

Sorry, I used the word depth wrong. I meant width. As in, more aquascaping room.

Ok, so I am trying to decide on a size for my first reef tank. I know that bigger is better, but price is going to have to be a consideration. Here are my choices: 40 Gallon Breeder: 36 x 18 x 16 50 Gallon: 36 x 18 x 18 I chose these over the 55 because the 55 gallon is only 13 inches deep...

I hate you all. :P I have the misfortune of living on an island, (Vancouver Island) and there are no good LFS on it. Also, i cant just take a little drive and find a better one. That would involve a hundred dollar ferry trip. :(

Ok, does anyone know of a SIMPLE explanation of sumps? (the equivalent of sumps for dummies?) I read the article in the articles section, but I'm still not catching on.

If your not worried about hiding equipment, is a sump completely necessary for a reef tank?

That's the impression I'm starting to get. That its possible to start out with a reef as long as you start slow and do a lot of planning. I'm still treating a reef aquarium as a possibility, but i need to find out a bit more about it. I do have experience with freshwater, and that appears to...

Now, before anyone starts out with the: reefs are not recommended for beginners thing, I know. I plan to start with FOWLR, but i was just curious as to who started out with a reef, and what there experiences were. How did you decide which to start with? For those who started with a reef, do...

What size tank is that?

Cycling Usually takes more than a week....You should read the articles on cycling in the article section of this site.....There is a fishless cycling article under saltwater, but it works the same for freshwater.... Good luck

I love your tank! How did you get the rocks to look like that, did you buy that arrangement of rocks in the back or did you make it with thin rocks? One thing though, you need a background, being able to see through the tank takes away from its beauty....

OK, i was wondering about this lighting fixture: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13637&N=2004+113345 A couple things.....: I cant figure out if it has to actinic bulbs and two normal bulbs, or four regular compact flourescent bulbs. Does anybody know? Also, if...

Ok...only real fish people would say that any fish was cute! Btw I totally agree!

They are kind of nippy. I used to have a few of those, and they were always chasing the other fish. But if you had a bigger school then they would probably keep their aggressiveness to themselves. It might not be the best combination, but it could work.

I havent been on the site for a while, and now I cant read any posts. The rest of the site is fine, but all the posts are way off on the right, and theres no scroll bar. I wont be able to read anybody's reply, you could you please PM your replys to me? I really need to get this fixed. I...

I actually have 2 neons in my rescued tank which are both perfectly happy.... I also had one that lived for 2 years in a 2 gallon hex with no filter and a corie.....It was in their right from the beginning....I didnt know anything abotu cycle, but hey, i was 5....So...my point..Right. Mabye it...

OK...mixed cardinal opinions....I had heard that they were hardier too...Anyone else hve an opinion on that?

LOL...Nope...Just me asking too many questions!

A theme tank is a good idea, i ocnsidered it, but i have limited resources as for LFS's and they dont stock much...But i might try! As for the cardinals, I was kind of considering getting less, but hata rumors a bit far out....

Oh ya, i forgot to mention i willl be converting my 20 to a planted tank first, i will as yousay, get my feet wet before i jump right in.