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That's a nice looking tank and the solid-wood stand is awesome! Here is what I would do...if you are definitely going to switch to the canister: Keep the HOB's running for about a month while your new canister builds up beneficial bacteria. Test your water parameters. Remove one HOB and keep...

Oh my, showing my age here... We used to take driftwood and attach it to slate. Drill a hole in the middle of the slate and insert a stainless steel screw up into the driftwood. Cover the slate with substrate and away you go! Before you do this, I am assuming your driftwood is cured...

I agree with your Vet. Meds and shock collars treat the symptom rather than addressing the issue. Not sure where you are in New York but I would look for a professional who specializes in dog anxiety. They address things like desensitization and counterconditioning. Your new aquarium might...

If possible, it is best to not net them. Take everything out of the tank except the substrate. Remove all decorations, plants and filters. Lower the water level to just a few inches and heard them into a clear plastic container.

I use air pumps and they are very safe if properly used. They power my sponge filters and together, work great. Look at the attached image and see on the left my five blue silicone hoses held together with a carabiner. As the others said, get the hose above the tank and as Colin_T mentioned...

Buy his tank too.

Advance and be recognized! Very cool!

Well, the fact you are asking is good. Back then, some shops recommended all sorts of potions for 'preventing' disease. Things such as Tetracycline, a generous helping of salt, or believe it or not, even formaldehyde as an 'elixir' were suggested to ward off ailments. Some of that stuff even...

Well...clear (clean) water doesn't mean quality water. My friend had a shop and wrestled with all sorts of challenges. The pipes you noticed were overflow pipes that fed water back into the manifold (central) system. But the central filter system didn't clear the many tanks of dead fish that...

Yep, they use a manifold system. They have someone go in before opening time to remove any dead or sick fish. That way, everything looks clean. @GaryE mentioned this in one of his recent posts.

I need to clarify a section above regarding the freshwater flowing into the ocean. Saltwater is denser and freshwater tends to flow above. Not sure how that got changed in my script. However, I have observed during a hard rain where the two just mix into brackish. Sometimes the freshwater...

Alice B, you are definitely doing something right if the fish is 12 years old! Personally, I wouldn't change a thing. I too have fish that are very old and can say for certain they don't live long lives without exceptional care. Continue your excellent care and let the fellow live out his...

Ohhhh.......ok, this old guy gets it.

I'm just curious about all of the posts with 'flames' preceding the topic. Sort of looks like the Holy Spirit is gathering our attention!

Yeah, the reason I asked if you have live plants is because there is no reason to run your artificial lighting if you are not home. The fish don't need the light. Indirect, filtered (through a window shade), window lighting should have a negligible effect on your tank. If you have live plants...

Normal. Yeah, it is surprising at first to see what they capture. I have sponge filters in all of my tanks. Actually, my 90-gallon Archerfish tank only has four sponge filters of various types for years and they work well. Simplicity.

So sorry to hear of your traffic incident. Such events just strip away our outer coating. Glad you are not seriously injured. Getting back to your OP:: "Ok, as an experiment I added a cheap sponge filter to the 37 and hooked it to an air pump. It has been operating about 3 weeks. The past few...

Do you have any live plants in the tank?

Yes, they are happier living alone in a nicely planted tank (emersed growth) with an island. They are territorial. I kept three of them in separate tanks. Two lived about 5-years and one lived nearly 7-years. Initially, I had two in a 30-gallon show tank (tall) and they did okay for about two...

The Lotus Europa gets my top vote. Styling and handling were simply amazing.

I think when the other poster said you need a heater in your pond, they were talking about a bubbler or a small heater that only 'kicks on' at say, 35 degrees (F) to keep a hole in the ice for essential gas exchange. This is only necessary if you live in an area where your pond could completely...

Mr. Briggs (Steven Hill) in the TV series, 'Mission Impossible' (1966-1967 seasons) had a spectacular aquarium. As a kid, I just couldn't believe the luck of anyone having such a large tank.

Here is an article I wrote back in 2009 that might be helpful. Since then, I have moved to Florida and can now observe these beautiful fish in their native habitat. Interesting note: the American-Flag Fish is hyphenated because the name is a compound adjective. One of the joys of...

Have you tested your other water parameters? Nitrite and nitrate? regardless if the other fish seems ok, I would take a water sample to a reliable pet shop for testing if you can’t do it at home. Is your ammonia test kit a strip or liquid type? Has it expired?

I am guessing the school most likely purchased the tanks (or they were donated by a kind parent) since both teachers have the same one. Look at it this way, the teacher must be doing something right if the fish have lived for several years. Many zebra fish are sold as ‘hardy starter fish’ and...

I donate them to local schools that have aquariums.

Gary, I too run a small dehumidifier (720 watts) in my fish room. But I live way south of you where if we lose power for a few days no big deal. One of those emergency power systems would work well for you but the problem is a rechargeable battery system is pretty expensive. Byrony makes one...

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Sad, but those things happen. You didn't do it on purpose. Can you isolate the fish in a hospital tank?

An old pump could send some oil or diaphragm/filter debris into the tank but I doubt that is what you are seeing. Most likely (luckily) the diaphragm is probably cracked or brittle. A fully functioning pump would create a maelstrom given the small volume of water in that bowl. Your Betta...

Beautiful tank! Your fish list is not realistic for a tank that size. Just the Plecos alone should be eliminated. When I was living in Panama, the L-001 you listed could be found in and around the canal, much...much larger than what is stated online. They get huge. You have a gorgeous tank...

Well, that's a positive sign. I would give them time and a sheltered environment. Really, the American Flag Fish is best suited for a species tank. I know what is online about them being peaceful etc. and that is mostly true but if they breed.... What are your water parameters?

Your tank's water current is good for rainbows. The American Flag Fish should be able to adapt to your water conditions, but sick fish would be happier in a quiet, non-stressful environment. I can say from experience, they do not like high nitrates. Without any other information, seeing them...

I don't know. You mentioned a strong current in your tank. I live in Florida where they originate and can say for certain these are not fast water fish. They live in the ditches and canals. Many are simply dip netted out and then sold. Here is my take: Give them a chance. Clearly, the fish...

I have kept and bred American Flag Fish and can say they look pretty stressed. Have you tested your water? They should not be hanging out at the surface like that. I would especially test for ammonia. Do you have string algae for them to eat?

Whoa, nice tank! I see you are using a sponge filter too. That is good. Suggest you move your heater next to the sponge filter or between the HOB's where the heater will get plenty of water circulating. I personally have my E300 just above the return of a sponge filter in my Archerfish tank...

I have several of the Fluval E300 heaters. They are excellent heaters but very sensitive and need plenty of water flowing past the heater. Sometimes you will get a 'LF' message meaning low flow. Other times, not. Try this: unplug the heater to reboot. Make sure you have a noticeable water...

Is your tank cycled? It sounds like it isn't. How long has it been established? Fish jumping out could indicated ammonia poisoning. I would get your water tested before adding any more fish.