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The nitrates have been in that range for over 6 years and never had an issue with sick fish until the SAE's odd behavior over the past few weeks. We have well water so I'll test the water from the tap tomorrow and see if the nitrates are the same level. I also did my weekly water change so I'll...

I feed regular flakes for some fish, algae wafers for the algae eaters and snail cookies for the snails. I also put veggies in every few weeks as a treat

Just did the water test... PH 7.6 (my tank has been at this level for the past 6 years) Ammonia 0 Nitrate 40 Nitrite 0 Phosphate 0

I'm testing the water today before I do my weekly water change but these are the fish I have in the tank with him. He's been in the tank 3 years (found my receipt when I purchased him) He's been schooling with the the Rosaline Sharks since I got him so I'm not sure what's changed. None of the...

I will check the numbers again and report back to you. I've had him for over two years and in that time no new fish have been added and he's never exhibited this behavior before. It's been going on for several weeks now. His color would range from pale back to his normal dark coloring. He must...

Does anyone know what might be wrong with my guy? I've had him for almost a year and he lives in a 75 gallon planted and heated tank. Temp is 79 degrees. All water parameters are in the normal range. A few weeks ago he looked terrible! Pale in color and his eyes almost looked like they had a...

I'll see what I can do

Does anyone know what's going on with my Denison barb? The top of his head is turning white. I thought it was a fungus but it is perfectly symmetrical on both sides and follows the lines of the top of his head. Is it just a weird coloration forming? Not sure if you can get a good look except for...

I'm hoping someone can shed some light on what's wrong with my son's betta. He was rescued from PetSmart 4 months ago and was a bit shy at first but came around after about a week. He ate, swam, pooped, etc like any healthy Betta but about three days ago he took a turn and I have no clue why. He...

Thank you. I was able to purchase a bunch ?

Morning ? I was wondering if anyone knew a good online source for nerite snails. I ordered 6 but they were so tiny when they came and sadly I lost some to an assasin snail. I thought I had gotten rid of all the assasins but I missed one. I need to order more but I need larger ones.

I'm definitely holding off until I get the floating plants to see if that helps. My one gourami has been shy since day one but I'm hoping having some hiding spots will help ?

I guess I should clarify that the bully gourami isn't so much of a bully but more of a opportunist. He doesn't necessarily go after the the other male but during feeding time he kind of lurks around the other one. It's kinda creepy lol I've on occasion seen him chase the other gourami but very...

So far the sharks have been very docile. I know this changes as they get older that's why I increased their shoal. I was told that by giving them a larger shoal they tend to stay within their own group and leave others alone. They occupy the bottom and mid tank while the Gouramis are up top. I...

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there? I need your advice.. I have a 75 gallon tank with a Bristlenose pleco, 2 rainbows, 8 Rosaline sharks (just added the 6 babies to the two adults last night) and 2 Pearl Gouramis. My issue is I have two male pearls (they were to young to sex when I...

Thanks for the info. Fortunately it's allowed in NJ. My issue is that it's always sold out ?

Just double checked and it seems California is the only state that doesn't allow it.

Good to know. I'll definitely make sure they are legal first.

They are adjustable but there really isn't much of a difference between the low flow and high flow. I also tried adding a prefilter but it didn't make a huge difference.

They don't sell frogbit ?

Lol, the 110 is what I actually just returned. Too much water flow and couldn't adjust it ?

The airline tubing is a great idea! I'm going to order some frogbit this week. Unfortunately, I only have a PetSmart as my local fish store so pretty much have to order everything from fish to plants online. Any recommendations on a good online plant shop?

They were hiding because the flow was too strong. As soon as I turned it off they came out of hiding. I will definitely look into some of the floating plants, especially the ones with the long roots. Do any of them clog the intake tube?

Water level is up to the rim. I was hoping I could reduce the water flow but moving it from all the way open to all the way closed made no difference. I looked around online and saw that was the consensus with others that own the filter. Kinda stupid to even say you can reduce the flow when in...

Oh, and all water parameters are good. My ph is a bit high at 8.2 but it's constant.

I took it out this morning. It was just too much. I want more tall plants but am having a hard time growing them for some reason. They are growing but very slowly. Any suggestions on some fast growing tall plants or floating plants?

Do you think I still need the air stone?

Fluval 406 canister, sponge filter, and just got a Fluval 110 HOB. Overkill?

Need some advice. I have a 75 gallon with a Fluval 406 canister, a sponge filter , air stone (not turned o. In the video) and I just bought a Fluval HOB 110. Is it overkill? I feel like the 110 is causing too much water agitation and unfortunately my Pearl Gouramis might not be happy with it. I...

I have almond leaves. Should I add one?

And they do put the little cubes in. They said it's to absorb any waste during shipping.

I'll be getting a new batch this Saturday ?. Imperial said I should do the drip method and that's what they've always recommended. We came to the conclusion the temp in the bag was just too cold. Hopefully they will add several heat packs to the box ?

I'm getting fish delivered this Saturday and my quarantine tank is officially cycled. Is there anything I need to do between now and Saturday to make sure the tank stays cycled? I have floss and ceramic rings from my canister filter in my display tank, a plant from the display tank, heater, air...

Hey guys ? First off I wanted to thank EVERYONE for their helpful advice and concerns. The good news is Imperial Tropicals is sending me 6 new fish in two weeks at no charge. I think we've come to the conclusion that the previous 6 died within hours of putting in the quarantine tank because the...

How long before you put the new fish in the quarantine tank do you put the sponges in? Right before, hours before, the day before?

Good news! I think they are going to send me new fish ? We are emailing back and forth so I hope that's the final outcome. The first thing they asked is if the heat pack was still warm (which it wasn't). So I'm thinking the cold temp just stressed them too much ?

There was a heat pack but it was cold. I ordered from Imperial Tropicals

There was a heat pack but it was cold and there were so many layers of paper between the heat pack and the fish I don't think the warmth would have even reached them. I didn't see any tablets in the bag, just a small sponge which I assume was to reduce the ammonia.

Guys! I'm so upset!!! I ordered 6 Roseline Sharks that came yesterday. They were alive but very pale. All 6 fish have died ?? I did everything right and the only thing I was worried about was that the water in the bag the fish came in was only 60 degrees. I put them in a bucket and did the drip...