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Hey. I recently aquired a scooter blenny, and it really isnt eating much. it's more picking. I've been feeding bloodworms and fast sinking pellets. I dont want him to die of starvation. How do I get him to eat? What's recommended?

Hi. I have a cycled 20 gal high tank. and little by little, I've been adding fish. this is what I have: 2 praecox rainbows 2 dwarf gouramis 8 neon tetras 3 black skirt tetras 2 female bettas (very calm, never seen them attack another fish) 2 fancy guppies. The guppies may not stay depending...

Hi there. I've been cycling my 20 gal with a pair of female bettas. The tank has been ready for fish for the past few days. so today, I bought 8 neon tetras and 2 Praecox Rainbows (at least I think they are Praecox Rainbow, they are still white with small bits of red lining the fins, babies...

hi. I got a 20 gal planted tank set up. what can I put in it? (after its cycled that is) right now I only have a male betta, but that betta is moving out, and Im going to put 3 of my female bettas in it to help the cycle along. I hear more fish get along better with female bettas than a single...

Hi. I have a 5 gal, and I had 3 guppies in it. Now I got babies from the guppies and managed to save 6 babies. right now, they're in one of those baby nets in the 5 gal (I know, tight fit). is 9 guppies too many for a 5 gal tank? I really dont want guppies in my 20 gal since Im looking into...

Is there an organized chart/list that tells what fish can go in what size tank? I've seen charts in which fish does well with another or fights, but I cant seem to find any that has a list of fish that can go in a 10 gal, 20 gal, ect ect. anyone know of such list? I've been going to live...

I got several plants earlier, and two of them came in cups with wet styrofoam, it has holes to allow roots to grow. Should I leave them in the cups or take them out? Currently, they are in cups, buried under the substrate EDIT: oops- I realized I posted this in the wrong section. can someone...

I'd appreciate comments, critisms, suggestions, help, ect ect, whatever! This is my first step. I only have a betta in the tank as of now to help cycle it. EDIT: I mixed the eco-complete substrate with natural gravel to add more coloring. it was too black for my tastes, lol here's the pics...

Hi again. Im doing research to see what I can put into a 20 gal tank. it'll be planted, heated, with air pump and of course, a filter. i set it up today. Right now, I have a betta in it to help cycle the tank. Im not going to add any other fish in for a few weeks at least. Im thinking of a...

Hi. I have an old filter, and Im reusing it. it works, but its too noisy!! I cant seem to quiet it down. Any suggestions before I go and buy a new filter? edit: I gave it a good cleaning, its clean. its not vibrating against anything since I moved it around, still equally noisy

Hi. I've been reading several sites, and I have a question. Im just starting out fresh with my tank. later on I'll be adding, water, substrate and a few rocks and maybe a driftwood. My question is, when is the best time to plant? Some sites says right away for the plants to get used to the...

Hi. I have an old tank that Im reusing. Im giving it good cleaning and wanting to start fresh, Im down to decisions. Im going to do my shopping tomorrow and I want to know what's best to get. I want to go all 'natural' with my tank. live plants and such, no plastic decor. I dont want those...

Hi. If anyone read my last post regarding a good cleaning out of the tank and wanting to start fresh, Im down to decisions. Im going to do my shopping tomorrow and I want to know what's best to get. I want to go all 'natural' with my tank. live plants and such, no plastic decor. I dont want...

Hi. I have a 20 gal tank that I had fish in it. Then suddenly, my fish just suddenly died. It looks like the filter exploded because the tank was entirely cloudy. He was fine, clear water and everything last night, and when I went to feed it, dead, white spots and such. Well, Im afraid...

I got some live plants for my FW tank, and I noticed a snail hitchhiker. Since I dont have a camera, I cant take pics, but I'll describe it best I can. its about the size of a pea, the shell is yellow/golden-clear and it looks like its been tube rolled, even on both sides. I hope that helps...

Hi. I have a 5 gal tank that I hosted 2 bettas, divided. One of my bettas died, and now I just have the female roaming the tank. What can I put in the tank to make it more lively instead of another betta (split tank)? I want different fish for a change of pace. suggestions?[/i]

yea, what the title says. Im curious how everyone cycles their tanks. I know they're a few different ways. so, how do you cycle your tanks? with fish or no? ect ect

Hi. I have an empty 5 gal that I used to house 2 bettas (divided). My delmia is whether I should put my bettas back in there, or try for other fish. I know not many fish would be happy in a 5 gal, but what's suggested for it? Guppies?

hi. Im looking to buy a tank this weekend. Im thinking of at least 24-30 gal (maybe bigger) to fit in a bare spot in my room. well, Im used to Salt Water set ups, and I've never truely done fresh water (Aside from bettas). I know I should "forget" about my SW keeping since FW is entirely...

Hi. i was at Petco earlier, and I spotted a silver molly that's missing a left eye. It doesnt appear to see too well in the right eye. No reaction when I waved my hand infront of it outside the glass. It obviously senses water movement because he did swim from the net. Well, I got it for free...

The petstore told me that its best to have 1 snail or crab per gal. if I have a 10 gal tank, 10 crabs? I want to know what you guys think. oh, how do I change my profile? Cant find it

Hi :) Im new to the forum, so I'll first make a quick introduction. Im Karen, you can call me Draco if its easier for you to remember. Im a fish keeper.. I have 13 betta's, 1 jack dempsey (That's about 15 years old) and a 10 gal nano reef tank. Since this is a SW Forum, let me describe my 10...

Hi :) yea, found this strange thing in my tank. Obviously by the size, its been there for a while. Here's a picture of it: This is what Im seeing now: This is what I saw this morning: Its about 1- 1.5 inches, oval shaped. The body is a hard shell (tapped it with a poker, not touching it...