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WOW, I've had these gouramis for about 3 months, never had any before. I dont know what sex they are, are there tricks for identifying males and females? That is so cool to learn that there are three type of Opaline, mine are a blue/silver color. So could I get a gold tone one to partner up...

Its a 46 gallon bowfront, with lots of plants. But I dont understand what you mean by "quit" together. Thx

I have three opaline gouramis in a mix with neons, black skirts, and a few other docile fish in a 46 gallon. However two of the gouramis are the best of friends, and the third one is always getting chased away/almost attacked. So, should I get more gouramis to make the lonely one happy? If I do...

That is why this is my only hobby, I assume you dont have children...they take up all the hobby money plus much more lol :wub: Not to mention a new large vehicle to fit all of us, and then the cost of insurance...and then bills...blah, blah... Thanks for giving me those prices, I hadnt even...

Yeah I think a bubble wall would look nice too...it will take sometime before I get one though, Im guessing they're fairly expensive...anything over $15.00 expensive to me lol :D

I just got this tank last feb

Yeah the filter goes to 50, but the packaging says 20-50 gallons. Why are you going to get the 70 gallon one? Dont you have a 46 gallon one, is it better to have a larger filter?

One thats for 20-50 gallons :) Thanks! So does your stand have a black glass door? the rest being a medium shade of wood with a black pole on either side? So how did you know I had an AquaClear? Did you read another one of my threads?

Im in California. Do you think even though the ones that arent sick, could get sick? And if the disease is still lurking within the tank, that they could get sick if they become weak? If I treat the whole tank with antibiotics would it kill the bacteria within the rocks, etc? Are the...

Remember me from the other post? Well all the symptoms that are listed above. The thing is I had a betta die with these same symptoms about a year ago. The thing is I think the betta that got this originally got it from me doing something stupid! I got a really pretty rock from a friend and put...

I am very sure this is what my fish has and I have become "crippled" with fear!!!! Im thinking if I may have caught it, spread it to the kids...the sick fish is in a tank in the kitchen...OMG what if its airborne, I emptied some of the water from his tank down the sink the other day...Im trying...

This describes it exactly AND come to think if it, some of the gravel from that other tank (from the betta) is mixed in with this one- BUT he is the first to get sick from it since that one fish. Now I am scared because I dont know if I may have contracted it because I've been touching the...

LOL, its okay :D I love honesty B) By the way Im a momma, like my signature says :P Yeah my kids are my everything, even the bathroom decor is kid friendly... :yahoo:

Thanks, I'll invest in one soon because I actually like the way the bubbles look anyway :nod: Thanks!

I cant tell if he is suffering, he just looks like he is deformed- but he wasnt before he became ill. The thing is about a yr ago I only had 1 betta in a 10 gallon, he became sick when I changed the water and he became bent too along with the fin rot. The betta was really bad though and died...

Awwww thanks everyone, though I have a feeling most compliments were out of pitty :lol: ...yeah Im definitely still working on it with little money for resources etc. My son wanted to put spongebob in there, my daughter wanted my little ponies lol..uh I wont go that far :rolleyes: So yeah...

Sigh of relief on the colors and all :lol: My dream tank would have white sand and lots of crystals, rocks along with beautiful healthy plants. However I have a four year old girl, a two year old boy and a wee one...I try to make my tank pleasant to my kids taste- its all about the kids...

Does anyone know if I can use rocks & things from the outdoors? If so, how would I clean them? Thanks!

Your fish are beautiful!!!!! Are those all rocks or is there wood as well?

Also I was told that fake plants, castles and the color of my gravel arent good things...could you explain why?

What should the gravel color be? Whats wrong with fake plants? Whats wrong with castles? See Im new at this and would like to know what Im doing wrong ;) Thanks!

Yes well I'll have to get some then...thanks for all :nod:

Its a 46 gallon bowfront I dont like that castle, but I just ordered 2 at a good price off of ebay Can anyone tell me what the one black and yellowish platy is? Thanks :*

Ooops I mean to say I keep the tank at 75 degrees, hehehe I guess 85 would be a bit hot heh :blush: Well you were thorough, but what about the red poop? Someone else gave me the impression it could be an internal parasite...you think? I still havent bought any aquarium salt, but will when I...

These are pictures of my sick molly, today he has a large red poop sticking out of him that hasnt fallen off for a few hours- it looks scary. I moved him to this (3 gallon?) yesterday night, and rinsed out the filter...sadly I dont have a heater on him but I do keep the light on for extra...

Wow thanks a lot for taking an interest in my success :) Okay... I have a 46 gallon bowfront, just purchased mid Febuary. A 200 watt automatic heater I have a AquaClear filter with a multi stage filtration system. I have one balloon molly, one sick pearl white molly, one starburst platy...

You are Sooo cool, thanks for that good info!!!! So what is a good source to learn about ammonia, nitrites, or nitrates? Thanks!

Anyone know where to find a heater for a 3 gallon tank?

So what is better: A. tap water- that has chlorine in it (but treated with topfin) and no developed beneficial bacteria B. community tank water- that is healthy with normal levels of ammonia, nitrites, or nitrates- that is a good temp Its either or...

Well I use the water from the healthy tank when doing water changes. So...I guess we'll just have to ride it out. Thanks!

Really? Even with a filter? I didnt want to change the water a whole lot because I dont want to stress him out more. Hes in about a gallon right now. Do I absolutely need to treat him with medication? Cant he ride it out and get immunity? Or am I way off? Thanks!

I bought 6 neon tetras about 5 months ago, one died right off. Then in Feb I bought a new tank and used Cycle to begin the beneficial bacteria. My other 5 tetras are healthy as can be, I absolutely love tetras. I think I want to stick to only Tetras, and I am a beginner- thats how much I love...

I am in CA. So can I put a lil bit of table salt in his water? How much salt per gallon? Do I have to buy aquarium salt? I dont have a lot of money to spend much more on this fish this month, since Ive $550.00 on the tank since Feb of this year. Thanks for your help!

I have had my molly in isolation for about 6 days. I took him out when I noticed his body was bent and part of his tail was missing, he also looked more see through on his head and eye area. I put him in a container with his own separate filter and have been feeding him as normal, his appetite...

Oh no, I thought he had fin rot! So internal parasites? Does that mean my other fish could have it too? Though you know all my other fish look really healthy, I have no idea what to do with the molly that is in quarantine...could my other fish have fin rot but I just dont know it? Do you know...

Thanks Tessla!

I have a white molly with the same symptoms in quarantine, her poop is reddish...what does that mean?

Hi everyone, this forum is lovely! I graduated from a 10 gallon to a 46 gallon bowfront mid Feb. I now know I have so much to learn on how to maintain a healthy community tank, I look forward to interacting with you all while learning. I bought a Aqua Clear filter with CycleGuard and Biomax...

Hi everyone, this forum is lovely! I graduated from a 10 gallon to a 46 gallon bowfront mid Feb. I now know I have so much to learn on how to maintain a healthy community tank, I look forward to interacting with you all while learning. I bought a Aqua Clear filter with CycleGuard and Biomax...