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Yes, I agree! Many people can't have a very large tank and although yes, a 40 gallon tank would be perfect, a 20 gallon tank will also do just fine. Of course, the fish won't be as happy as they would be in a 40g tank but they would still have a good life!

Hi. I'm so sorry... Yes, I would say its swim bladder....I don't have much experience but I know that some other symptoms are loss of appetite (not always though) and a curved back. You could try to not feed him for a few days and buy a treatment, or add salt, but I think you already know this...

They are beautiful! Yes, I agree with the above. I've heard that some say that corys damaging their barbels is a myth - but I think its definitely better to have sand, its better to be safe than sorry. Corys have adapted to feed in fine substrate like sand, and to keep their snouts and barbels...

Hi. I've never used it but there's a lot of stuff online that says it works - just make sure to use it right. :)

Yes! She will be so happy with all the others. :) At least she now has a good temporary home while you try to find another larger tank. :fish:

Hi. It really depends but I think it is best to wait a week or so before adding new fish. However, since you already have panda corys I'm not sure if you should wait that long, or if the old panda corys may consider the new panda corys as "newcomers". What I would do is add some more corys in a...

Hi. I think it looks so nice, I would add more plants and some driftwood maybe, but I understand that the tank is already quite small and also the plants will grow more. It looks so neat and nice! :)

Hi. Some people on this forum may say you shouldn't add anymore fish because it is stocked enough, however in my opinion I think a 25 gallon tank is big enough for another small shoal of fish. :) Hope you figure it out!

Hi. There are few things that may have caused this, any of this happen? Something blocking the filter A prolonged power cut of more than a couple of hours Accidentally forgetting to chlorinate tap water before using it for a water change A consequence of certain types of medications used to...

Hi. Congrats on the new tank! I'm not sure about celestial pearl danios as if I am not mistaken they need GH levels of 5 - 10 dGH, but I'm not sure how hard your water is. Boraea Brigittae (Chili Rasbora) need soft water (If I am not mistaken) so I doubt they will thrive in your tank. You could...

Hi. First of all can I just say that Sushi is so beautiful! :) Unfortunately I agree that the tank is overstocked. The filter may not be coping and the water may be unhealthy. Check your nitrite and nitrate levels, make sure they are okay. In my opinion a 3 gallon tank is big enough for a betta...

Yes, I agree with the others regarding the driftwood pieces and black background. I know the tank isn't that big but you could try to add some foreground plants to really add layers? Eg some java moss near the front or some anubias on the side as a midground plant. :)

Hi. Not sure but here's a link that has different kinds of aquarium driftwood. I read it and first thought that you had Beefwood but had another look at the photo, it probably is not. Best Aquarium Woods :)

Hi. Not sure but here's an article that may help. :) Check for molly fish pregnancy

Hi. I have a similar size tank. Not sure about the new gravel but I would do this. I would do a water change, no bigger than 60 percent though, as it might stress out the fish... I would use a gravel cleaner to clean the gravel and suck out some water, with the fish still inside. I wouldn't...

Hi. If you got your fish recently then stress and getting used to a new habitat could be a possibility, or it could be bullied by other fish. Update: Sorry just saw other people have posted the same thing, I agree with them.

Hi. Yes, I’m sure you know what you are talking about, however there are so many websites saying that a 10g tank is fine. However I completely respect your decision, and you for sure more experienced than me, so you probably know best.

Thanks. Next time I’ll make one thread on the aquarium and the ask all my questions here.....even if they are all different things. :)

No idea. Before getting the aquarium we tried to dig up the 'water meter' but once dug up could not find the numbers. I should ring up the company and check, or check any notes that I may have.

Yes, unfortunately I do...I can't believe the instructions were wrong! I have found reliable websites, thank you. :)

Yes, thank you. However, I spoke to many people, on this forum, not on this forum, and looked at reliable sources and have come to a conclusion that they can live in temperatures 25 degrees c, but yes, the flow needs to be different, so I may need to research more. Thank you for the website...

Hi, Thanks for your reply..... Unfortunately I already got 4 platies today...... If I see they aren't getting on well in the tank I'll try to find a larger one....or re-home them... However they are still very small (like 2 cm) so we will see. :)

Thank you, will definitely keep that in mind.

Thank you so much! By butterfly plecos I mean This - it says maximum size they grow to is 7.5cm....but yes, maybe they are too big, my tank is only around 10 gal. I am probably not going to get them :)

Hi, So I've recently bought an API 5-in-1 aquarium test kit. I tested everything a few times, this is the most recent reading: GH - 180 ppm (mg/L) so 10 dGH KH - 80 ppm (mg/L) so 4.5 dKH. PH - 7.5 No2 - 0 No3 - 20 ppm (mg/L) I am planning on keeping platies and maybe some corys/ a butterfly...

Yes, thank you, the heater is not out in yet beacause the instructions told m to keep it in the water but not on yet for a few hours, a day. It’s on now. I’ve put in more plants so hopefully the nitrate levels will go down, and I’d they don’t I’ve heard that peat moss in a mesh bag will help. :)...

That’s how it looks like....it was for sale at the aquatics store :) Yes, I think it’s called the hill stream loach also or the Hong Kong Borneo Butterfly pleco.

Hi. My tank is definitely not being enough for a group of panda corys, so will not be getting them. My tank is only 9 gallon. I’m probably still getting the platies and maybe the butterfly Plec. The only problem is that my Internet Delta Tgerm Hester 100 watts. It was in my tank for 3 days, but...

That's so weird. I'm sorry I can't help much, I will look into it more and will say if I find out anything else... :)

Thank you...I will probably not get them then. :)

I'm so sorry..... I got confused with another photo from another forum. Out of my research I think 10 tetras would fit, I may be wrong though. :)

Hi, Sorry I am not sure what to do.... Have you tried to search online? This link may help - priming air pump I think just make sure it is full of water, make sure the filter had got water in it. Sorry I couldn't help more. :)

Hi, I'm not experienced with hatching and fish breeding, but I know that you can get a breeding box/hatchery. Hatchery Box There is an example. :) Sorry, I don't know much more, apart from the fact that the small fry may or may not be eaten by the other fish when they hatch.

Hi, I'm deciding what plecos/corys to get for my tank. I have a few questions. Can albino ancistrus live alone? Can albino ancistrus live with 2 panda corys, and a butterfly pleco? I know butterfly plecos need a slightly cooler aquarium, although I have read that if I keep the tank at 25...

Panda cories would be good, especially if you have black substrate like I do,(not sure if you do though) they would stand out. :)

Hi. Tank lighting shouldn't be left for more than 12 hours a day, as all fish require periods of darkness. Leaving the light on always will harm the fish and algae will grow fast. Having the light on in the day can help live plants grow, and will also establish a 'routine' for the fish. :)

Hi. Wow, nice tank! :)

Sounds like a nice decoration :)

Hi, I myself am not sure, but maybe this link can help. :) Identifying the gender in african cichlids