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I am not sure about the specific good bacteria that live in our tanks, but even freezing doesn't kill most that I know of. Otherwise we could just freeze any food, to kill dangerous ones.   Someone may correct me though. lol

It's a Long Fin Albino Pleco...I have two of them. They are quite awesome

As far as I know, and I'm no expert, but the only animals able to regenerate are some reptiles and amphibians.   Please.....find a humane way to put these fish out of their misery.

They must be suffering terribly.

Cool, thanks!

Do fish prefer a stable layout in the tank, or does it enrich their lives to have the layout changed occasionally?   I am sure it varies by species, I have 5 male guppies, 2 Long Fin Albino Plecos, and one amano shrimp.

That was a good read, thanks Byron.   Who would have thought keeping fish was so complicated....when trying to do it right, that is.

I am in Halifax Nova Scotia. I have yet to find an independent store here, and there doesn't seem to be many local breeders. I am in no rush anyhoo.   How do the illnesses/parasites get into fish supplies that say they are captive bred? Is it because the big stores use the central filtering...

I'll keep an eye out for those specials, and see what I can find for a private sale.   Thanks!

Yes I meant for new fish.   Honestly, buying LSF fish terrifies me, with all the horror stories, and how easy it seems to be to bring home nasty illnesses. I am doing my best to make contact with some local breeders, but so far the ones I've found are usually for larger species.   OK, I'll save...

Seriously?   No one can answer? Was it too stupid of a question? lol.   If it's too small for a quarantine, I may just put a beta in it.

I have acquired a small 3g tank, I was hoping to turn into a quarantine tank. I am not ready to add fish yet, this is just a general question.   It's a tall-ish cylinder, it has a weird filtration system, there is an "X" bar with holes that sits on the bottom, with a riser tube up the center of...

I have a pair of Long Fin Albino Plecos, they are beautiful.   They stay relatively small, mine are about 5 inches, I was told by my friend who gave them to me they were fully grown. I have found that mine are very sensitive to any sort of disturbance. They will hide for a few hours after a...

Wow....that's just awful.

That was a good read, thanks!   I agree with the authors statement that it seems a lot of people are causing harm to their fish, they would never accept upon our furry friends.   Jeremy, I like your sig.   The more I learn about this hobby, the more I am seeing how some large chain pet stores...

I am a little confused on the issue of stunted growth of fish in too small an aquarium.   Some have told me it's true, others have said it's a myth.   Thoughts?   EDIT: Oops! or, not of,lol.

I looked into carbon use, and both sides of the issue. There seems to be a bit of debate in the hobby on its use.     I think I'll continue to use it, to help with the smell mostly. It's been running with it this long, it can't hurt, right?

OK, good to know.   Thanks guys!

OK.   I'll keep the media where it is. I do rinse them off with treated tap water occasionally. I figured after a few months, it may be time.       Yup, that's the stuff. I bought a Fluval maintenance kit, for my specific filter. With 1 foam, 2 carbon and one biomax sack, it comes in a bag...

So, it's time to replace some of my filter media, and I have a question.   Firstly, I have an Aqua Clear 50, with a foam, then carbon, then a biomax sac of pellets.   My plan, to avoid triggering another cycle, is to replace the foam and carbon, keep the biomax, and place the new biomax on top...

Good idea!   Thanks!

I've been trying to find a cave locally, I don't have a CC, so ordering things online is not possible. I could go the PVC cave route, but I'd like something more natural.   I am not ready to breed yet, I was going to seek advice when I am.   I know the tank size is not the best for them, but I...

Yes, they are quite beautiful. Their fins are really nice.   My friend who moved away, who was breeding them, said they were some of the best she had. I hope to breed them, in time.

Nothing special, just a quick vid of my tank.   You can see the Plecos going to town on their cucumber and carrot.   I am unsure why the plants growing out of the statue seem to be doing better on one side.   It's me that's so slanted,lol...that tank is slightly unlevel, but I don't think it's...

I have also heard many bad things about the big chains quality of fish. They have a certain amount fish loss built in to their business plan, apparently.     Luckily I got mine from a friend who bred and sold guppies and plecos. My fish are very healthy.   Try kijiji, when your tank is ready...

Nick, I do not. I will get some, when I can.   Good idea Byron. I'll give it a try.   It doesn't seem to bother the fish, so it's more of a cosmetic issue.   Thanks!

OK, as usual you've been helpful and informative, I appreciate it.   Just to clarify, my bloom has cleared up, since I started this thread. From a few feet away it looks crystal clear, but if you look closely there are some small particles on the surface, and it gets dragged down into the water...

That's all some good info. Thanks! Yes, I mean the wafers for the Plecos. I drop one in before bedtime, I used to in the morning, but I rarely seen them eating it, so I switched to night, they are nocturnal I read, so I hope they feed well over night. Also, there is some, not a lot, of algae...

I can't get a picture of it, it's really tiny stuff. I have been doing weekly 25-30% water changes, as well as I have to change a liter or two a day to get out the old algae wafers. I tried netting them out in the beginning, but it just made a mess.   I don't think it's the tap water. I filled a...

Hello? lol   I was hoping for some help. I'd really like to do this properly.

My tank has cleared up, but now there is some small particulate in the water.   Some of it is floating on the surface, and gets dragged down from the outflow of the filter. Should I worry about it?   Now that my tank has settled I will be looking to add more fish. Any recommendations for tank...

I've heard of people near electrical pylons getting sick.   It's safe to say there are some forms of pollution, all around us, a lot of people don't think about.

I recall from biology class that fish have rows of "sensors" along the length of their bodies, sensitive to vibrations. I don't know if it's all fish.

Is there any conventional wisdom when it comes to noise in aquariums?   After reading an article on how noise pollution affects marine life, I was wondering.....What about pet fish?   My concern was my air pump. I have moved it off the dresser where my tank is, so it doesn't create vibrations in...

I just wanted to say, they have come and gone, my fish are fine.   Thanks for all the advice guys!

OK....I'll see what I can do.   Thanks

Wait.....is my Aqua Clear 50 an internal filter?   I am not sure if you meant a submersible one vs. mine that hangs off the back of the tank.

Sorry for that loss, it must have been terrible.   I was planning on watching them, I even have my own respirator, from a previous job I had, if he protests my presence.

I should have mentioned, it's an external filter.... Aqua Clear 50, to be precise.   As for the rest of your advice, will do.   Thanks!

They are coming to spray my apartment, as a neighbour has bed bugs. Though I have never had any in here, they insist on doing a preventative spray, which I suppose is a good thing.   I know enough to make sure the air pump is disconnected, and I plan on sealing it in a bag, to be sure nothing...