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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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Ok, I am planning to set up a 50 gallon planted tank in my room. But this will be a LONG time from now, as i am going to have to save up. I want it to be high light, with pressurized CO2. How many watts with power compacts should I be looking for to make it high light? And what substarte...

OK, im planning to set up a 50 in my room, becasue ive had problems with my 24, and once i get it under control, i want to start again but do it right. This 50 is going to be planted, so im going to make a similar thread in the planted forum. For the filter im thinking RENA XP3....Thats rated...

Ok, the last time I tried to do a planted tank, i gave up becasue algae of an unknown source suffocated my plants. Now, im going to try agian. 24 gallon tank Lighting. I have a T5 coralife thing with 2 14 w bulbs. Since its t5 and there is a highly polished reflector, i think this get up near...

I swear i have the worst luck in the world with fish....Not to sound sulky or anything, but my tank is almost a year old and is still nowhere near stablized. ALthough i havent had any deaths in...mabye close to a month (its a record for me) my fish dont look so good. All my fish hang out in...

Well, im redoing my planted tank because the algae killed most of my plants. Its a 24 gallon with 28w of light. But i think its really around 2 w per gallon becasue its cf (well t5 but same output) and has a highly polished reflector. Am I right? So, im going to get a DIY CO2 system set up...

Well, some of you know that i have had a lot of troubles with my tank lately. Now i think everyone seems to be getting better. The last fish with internal parisites seems to be getting better (starting to eat) and the cory with fungus (my fault i went on a trip and go behind on PCW so his...

Well, that fungus patch on my cory is about 1 3rd of the size now wtih one day of treatment. Thanks alot everyone ill update on recovery soon.

A few days ago there was a whitish patch n one of my cories... I thought it was just that the was scraped off of... But now it has wooly stuff on it. Ill fill out all the questions later to elieminate the cause, but right now i need to now what to get so my dad can get it on the way home...

OK well i am down to: 1 cherry barb 2 zebra danios 4 black skirt tetras 4 cories 1 serpae tetra 1 bolivian ram (who funnily enough has proved himself to be extremley hardy) Fish i have lost to internal parisites: 5 cherry barbs 1 danio 3 gouramis ( i think it was parisites for atleast two...

Recently, i have noticed that two of my fish, a cherry barb, and a zebra danio, have very curved spines, and are not eating. They're in a 24 gallon tank at the moment, im guessing i should quarintine them? Im hoping there is some other disease that can show these symtoms. There only half a...

1~What type of fish is afflicted? In addition, please describe what is wrong with the fish to the best of your ability (i.e. cotton like growth, bloated, etc.).Red swelling near the anal hole. 2~What are your tank parameters (ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, temp, pH)? Please give exact values...

1~What type of fish is afflicted? In addition, please describe what is wrong with the fish to the best of your ability (i.e. cotton like growth, bloated, etc.). beunos aires tetra Depending on what angle you look at it from, it either looks likea very shiny almost white patch on the scals...

IT will be a while before I get this tank but here is the plan. If anyone sees any potential problems then say so. Thanks Tank: 55-75 gallon (does anyone know the difference in price approximately?) Substrate: PFS with CC mixed in, since the PH here is around 7.0 Filter...

One of my zebra danios did this, so i was glad the lid was on, and hoped he wouldnt do it again. Obviously he was trying to get out or somthing, but youd think that hed stop after 1 time or mabye 2. But NOOOO time number 6 this morning. Pretty weird for a fish that is sometimes smarter than my...

You know what annoys me? That i havn't read 1 not one, book on fish that expains anything properly. They never actually mentions the actual cycling process, they never emphasize the importance of plants, they never make it easy. There should be a book that gives you an actual step by step guide...

All my plants are growing very well, so that is not the problem. Each of my plants seem to have a different problem. I will start with the Ludwiga Repens because its the only on i know the name of. it grows like a weed, and most of the leaves are healthy, but some of them have multiple layers...

Well, if anyone remembers, (lol) about two weeks ago, I got some rescued fish. They are doing great now, with the exception of the buenos aires tetra, who i have yet to see eat. He must be eating something though, because i dont think even fish can go 2 weeks without eating. He hides out behind...