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I forgot about the introduction being possibly being difficult. Ideally, you should get one that is of comparable size and showing the orange coloration. He is relatively young. So, as long as you rearrange your tank it should go smoothly. Float the bag for an extended period to get him used to...

He is definitely recovering. I wouldn't try to treat it any more. A full recovery is definitely possible but not guaranteed. He would be really happy if you got him a female. They will more than likely breed and it is a fascinating process to watch. Don't expect to get much for the fry because...

Actually, just about any camera would probably get more detail. From the info available, my best guess is an errant piece of filter floss.

I cannot make out any details to even hazard a guess. Can you get some good stills of it?

If the tank had fish in it, my guess is you are probably good to go. Check your water parameters and if ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates are all 0 before adding any fish just to make sure. You should also make sure that your water conditions are correct for the fish that you would like to put in...

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  Nope, the issue here is too much ammonia.   We were talking about the instructions on this website. The ones with links to a calculator. But that's not going to help at this point.   The temperature in the instructions. That is what we were talking about.

What are your water parameters? It is very important to establish that the environment is okay before making any suggestions.

The links are fine but that is not the issue here. You need to get it down to an appropriate level. I did the same thing when I did my first fishless cycle.   Oh yeah, bring the temperature up.

Please see this thread: http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/422952-start-here-with-your-emergency/

It sounds like you started with too much ammonia. Do a significant water change to get the level readable and then follow the directions found here for doing a fishless cycle.

Absolutely, the temperature of the replacement water should be the same as the water in the tank. Changes in temperature for environmental reasons like breeding should be done slowly. Sudden drops in temperature can cause a variety of problems like an ich outbreak.

So, misinformation is better than no information. Quite the opposite, really.

Even though you have made a decision, I'm going to add a few things about Africans.   I don't know where you got the information about Africans being boring. They are far from it. The colors alone put SAs to shame. You also find all the typical cichlid behaviors and some not so typical...

That's the problem with generalities. Generally, they are usually wrong.

"Lots of bleach" can mean different things to different people. Bleach is dangerous and needs to be handled carefully when associated with fish. It has to be plain bleach and should be used in as small a quantity as possible. Maybe you should quantify your statement with an actual amount per...

There is a recent thread about driftwood. I'll see if I can dig it up.   This isn't the one I was thinking of, but it has some good info.   http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/435082-beach-driftwood/?hl=%2Bpressure+%2Bwasher#entry3689089

  I would be careful with bleach. Wood is porous and will absorb the bleach. Even with additional soaking it can take a long time to leach back out. I've heard some horror stories that were the result of overdoing bleach. Better safe than sorry has been my approach.

I've had good luck with sales at PetCo and PetSmart. Harder to find items were gotten on Amazon. I got PFS at a local pool store, cheap.

That's a sound plan. I've always like gold barbs.

Gold Barb was my first thought but I thought I saw something else. A quick search pretty much verifies that it is a Gold Barb.

Some type of Rasbora?

That sounds better. 

Sorry, need to start with water conditions.

  You certainly didn't get the advice to continue treating or use Melafix, here.

I would let them turn on and off as usual.

  I have to apologize to Alasse, profusely. I totally glanced over this part of TTA's post. He called you out without just cause.

Ooo, another use for my pressure washer. Ar, ar, ar.

Further thought tells me that TTA's post, despite quoting you, was a well researched warning to anyone considering this "technology". I highly doubt it was aimed at you as an individual. If it was, well, then I'd rather not know. He's a good man that helps out a lot of people here and your...

  Sorry missed that...   I can't say I wouldn't have responded the same. Double negative is deliberate this time.

  I don't think so. He said a lot in that post but never mentioned your name. I saw the major flaw in that filter from the manufacturer's description. TTA gave a very detailed analysis of the functionality of that filter. He will do that no matter who is asking about such things. Again, I see...

I am so interested to find an LED equivalent to some of the better color enhancing fluorescent bulbs. I'm sure it's possible with the expensive packaged lighting that has adjustable color temperature. I'd love to find an affordable LED fixture, packaged or OOTB that does a decent job at color...

I've always been way too cautious with wood because of its absorbent ability. Thanks for sharing your experience about dead wood in a forest. I need some and don't want to pay LFS prices for a limited selection. It's time for a hike, which I haven't done in a long time.

A well planted tank can actually require much less of that type of cleaning. Debris can actually enrich that type of environment to the point that the substrate maintains itself. Water changes are just that. No vacuuming required.

If there is no deterioration, I wouldn't treat. You should eventually see improvement. It may get lost with you watching for deterioration. Improvement may be slow to start but a lack of it does not indicate a problem.

I inadvertently created a double negative in my second sentence. Sorry to the grammar freaks. I should have omitted the second one.

  That is just plain rude and unnecessary. I don't think his comments were not directed at you in any way. He was just providing information as usual. He has some good points. If you choose not to listen, that is up to you.   IMHO, that filter is interrupting the natural processes that occur in...

My filter came with a spray bar that is about 30". I love it. It allows plenty of flow and is almost as long as my 36" tank. It does not restrict the flow much if at all. As long as it is long enough there shouldn't be a problem. The holes are small for a reason. They shoot the water out. I've...

They work much better when the tank is full. That lip at the bottom of the waterfall shoots the water towards the front of the tank. It could be underpowered, though.

I never even liked the manual magnetic ones. You need a grabber or get your arm soaked when they fall.