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Thanks for the input.......The other tanks I started from scratch with no media from an existing tank. I wasn't sure what to expect with using filter media, etc from the existing tanks. I do plan to stock the tank slowly but wasn't too sure how many more to add at this point in time. My plan for...

I need a reminder on cycling a tank. I set up my new 72 gallon tank on the weekend and used filter material and some gravel from both my 10 and 20 gallon tanks. I also used a couple of gallons (about 5) of water from both of those tanks when setting up. I'd been told that I could add fish after...

You're thinking along the same lines that I am now. I'm beginning to think that it's just a combination of everything that's leading to the problem. The other two blackskirts look good so we'll see how things go over the next couple of weeks. If things are good, I'll add a few more (3 or 4)...

Just wanted to say thanks again for all the advice....I've been offline for the weekend as I just didn't have time to hit the computer. Here I am at work first think in the morning checking for further replys.......so here's some more answers to the questions and a bit of an update. In...

"I doubt that this is the main reason you are losing fish but all the fish you have are freshwater so they don't need salt. I would stop adding salt to the tank. I have never used salt in any of my tanks (I have corys so I couldn't if I wanted to anyway)." That's interesting.......I was advised...

Quote: "What do you treat the water with? Specifically how do you go about changing water? Do you vacuum the gravel, too? Ever noticed a rotten-egg smell? That would be Hydrogen Sulfide (HS), deadly to fish. Do you ever move the decor and gravel vac under them? Sorry, just fishing here (pardon...

Thanks so much for the replys so far. I'll try to answer some of the questions that were asked to maybe get more clarity on the situation. In reply to Annka5: No the tank isn't near any place that chemicals could enter the water. I'm also very careful to wash my hands and arms if I will have...

I haven't posted for a long time but have been lurking......now I'm here asking for some help. I'm continuing to have fish deaths in my 20 gallon tank :( Here's some history - Tank was set up Dec '04. Added 3 Black skirt tetras - I still have these 3 but this morning the largest of the 3...

Thanks so much for all the suggestions......now on to the research :D

I started out with a 10 gallon tank about 2 weeks ago and added 3 black skirt tetras as starters (on the recommendation of the fish man). I got hooked very quickly and bought a 20 gallon on Monday. It currently has 3 zebra danios to start the cycling process. All fish in both tanks are doing...

Thanks for all the welcomes and yes, I'm a former Maritimer (still one at heart :D ). Originally from NS I moved with my husband to Alberta almost 7 years ago. I'm having a blast setting up and getting my two tanks going. Just have starter fish now but the planning and research is great.

Good morning. I stumbled across this website and forums and after browsing a bit decided that this looked like a good list for a sort of beginner in the world of tropical fish keeping. My name is Deb and I live just north of Calgary Alberta Canada. This is my second foray into the world of...