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I would get a more natural substrate, but my dad won't let me. He doesn't believe it's necessary.

I risk that because the cories are dying out and I may not keep more. I already have another tank that the betta will go in. My betta is female, so I thought it would work out, but I knew I was taking a chance because the platies share the same space.

That's definitely not what killed the cories, they were dying way before I cleaned the filter. I cleaned it in an effort to save them. I might give the last cory up, I haven't really decided what I'm going to do yet.

I was afraid someone was going to say that that's why I didn't want to mention too much about my stocking, but I was prompted multiple times. I know a betta and platies aren't the best combination, she's going into a 5 gallon once its cycled. You mentioned the water is soft, any way to harden...

I'm not trying to refuse. I swear I already answered these questions, maybe they were lost in the thread. Stocking was several corydoras, a betta, river snail, and a few platies. The photo I already gave you was a dying fish. Yes, I have live plants, yes, I use conditioner, and yes, I match...

Ever since I can remember, maybe before it. Whoever thought breeding mills were a good idea needs to go straight to hell.

Here's your photo. I don't know what else you want.

Update: Now they're all dead. I only have one left, which I don't count because he's a different species. Just like last time! And I can't figure it out, just like last time! I'm sorry, I don't know if I can keep more cories after this. My different species is the same one that was the sole...

I just thought that the water would help, since it doesn't, I guess I'll transfer some items to the new tank.

I did provide details on another thread; this was more of a rant post than asking for advice. I answer questions whenever I see them.

I might buy some prime because I've heard that can neutralize ammonia. I set a reminder to do water changes every two weeks. Might be less than 30%, I have to guess. Water quality shouldn't be a factor anyway because I've been doing daily partial water changes since fish have started dying. Tank...

So, adding the main tank water will do nothing? I'll add some of the stuff with good bacteria on it once I get the tank, I don't have it yet.

My other tank could fill up my new small tank, would it still need cycling?

I asked my parents for help because I want to set up a new betta tank. They've been keeping fish for years and currently own a community tank and a turtle tank. I said, "I'll have to wait like a month for it to cycle." They had no idea what I was talking about. They said they've never waited...

When I was a kid, my parents got me a 10-gallon tank. I don't remember if it was ever actually cycled. Then I upgraded to a 20 gallon. I don't think that was cycled, only the water in the old tank was transferred to the new tank. And everything else. The filter, decor, gravel, everything got...

I made the mistake of using tap water last time, now I know not to. I know I need tank water, but by taking out water I need to add back cleaner water which means doing a water change. The tank is about two years old; the conditioner is Topfin water conditioner, I only have test strips, I'll get...

I swear every time I try to help my fish, I end up hurting them. I just learned that you shouldn't change the water the same day you clean the filter. Because it's too much change for them to take. If this is true, I'm going to lose every fish in the tank. I learned that you're not supposed to...

What is filter media? Is it the sponge part of the filter? Inside my filter is a piece to hold the bag, that has a sponge. The bag itself is really gross looking, even after cleaning so I guess that's just normal. It has little pieces of coal in it. My filter is a regular, hang on the back. I...

Yup I lost the cories and I'm probably going to lose at least another one because I can't figure out what the problem is. Thanks for the positivity though.

I just mean that there's other reasons my fish could have died. I don't exactly remember when the fish started having problems but it could've been the same time. What else would I do? Should I remove the plant?

You said it can wipe them out in hours. The plant is relatively new but not that new, it's been a little over a week since I added it, I don't remember if that was the same time the cories started having problems or before that. If it is the plant, I'm not sure why only the cories are affected...

Yes, it does have a heater. The temperature changes day to day but most of the time stays at 78F.

I added an amazon sword. How would I know if it's contaminated?

There's two platies and two corydoras of different species. There used to be more than that and now I don't want to look in the tank. I used to have a school of corydoras, but they all died off one by one to parasites I guess if that can kill them a day/a few hours after showing symptoms. A...

A few months, it's not new.

I've heard of this but I was told that a sickness wouldn't kill them as quickly as they're dying off. They die a day after showing symptoms. I just lost another one and it was bleeding only after it died. I can't get a pic of any sick cories until the rest get sick and die off because of how...

Of course it's the same one, it's my only main tank. Unfortunately I don't know what's wrong in it.

I know that now, I really thought I could take the risk. I guess bettas can get sick of seeing their tank mates one day.

I scattered because I want more answers, and it highlights specifics.

My group of corydoras have been dying off. Symptoms are: Spine curvature, weight loss, laying on tank bottom, won't get up unless bothered, heavy breathing, and dying about a day later. Temp is 78-81F, water parameters are nitrate 20, nitrite 0, ph 7, strips don't test for ammonia.

My betta in a community tank killed a fish when I came home from vacation. So now she's in a quarantine tank, and I'm going to have to get another tank for her permanent home. I already know about the basics, but my biggest question is, will I need to cycle the tank? I already have a 20 gallon...

I only starting trying to adjust the ph when I noticed the cories odd behavior. I did buy something but I don't remember what it was called. It looked like bubble balls, and the product said it helped with water start up and maintenance, stated it can't be overdosed. I don't know what other info...

Tested again, everything is about the same but the ph is a little darker, might be at 7. I would test for ammonia but I can't right now, I only have test strips. I'll get an ammonia test next time I'm at the pet store.

Yes, it's all in the same tank. I only have one main tank. I know it's a little low, I've been trying to boost it with partial daily water changes. Also those results are old, it's been about a week since I tested so they may not be accurate.