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Lol!!! I love it!

Thank you very much Colin for your advice. I have not yet cleaned the inside of the glass (and will use a clean sponge when I do). Wasn't aware that there'd be a biofilm collecting harmful bacteria/fungus. (And I got an A in microbiology - how embarrassing.) 1) How do you recommend I clean...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Loosing our sweet fish can be heartbreaking. Give yourself time to reflect. You may be ready for another betta in the future. Good luck

Hello all, Before venturing to my LFS, does anyone know what this fluffyish condition is in her tail? She’s not eating.:( Hoping I can save her. Any Recommendations I would greatly appreciate. Thank you!!!

Hi, What type of Gourami do you have? My Pearls are quite peaceful, community fish and would not be the aggressor in this combination. Like Byron said, I have heard swordtails can be on the tough side. So, I probably wouldn't combine an aggressive Gourami with them.

I'm still testing my parameters once a week, 4 months into the hobby, although probably don't need to, since my tank is pretty established and stable and i do weekly water changes.

I bought my Zebra Danios to help cycle my tank, asking the fish store if I could return them afterwards, because I had my eye on more colorful, larger fish. Next thing i know, I was falling in love with the little crack heads. It was their crazy way of chasing one another, zig zagging through...

Happy Belated 60th. Thanks for your knowledge, and thanks for sharing your story. ;)

Of Course! I tell them I love them, among other sappy things.

Good news. What did you end up treating it with? Just curious as I'm learning about meds etc. I had a fish with a strange white spot too, however he had stopped eating several days before it appeared. A couple days ago I started a treatment of a mild concentration of aquarium salt per a...

Could possibly be a fungus. I'd go to google images and put in "white spot on Platies nose" to see if it commonly occurs. Possibly a scratch though. If after researching you think it may be a fungus, Aquarium Coop has a very helpful article on how to treat infections. Go to their website and...

Love the communal eating experience. What a bunch of cuties!

Sweet!

I think they both have a great appeal, just in different ways.

Can you please tell me the name of the large wispy plant in the back of ur tank?

Though more challenging, I would Find someone who has experience caring for fish if possible but not a necessity. Good for you for being on top of it! You’ve got lots of time to prepare. I’m going away for a week at the end of September, so I understand your concern. I’m going to use the idea...

So so true. I think it may stem from desiring more soulfull fulfillment in our lives, philosophically speaking, and looking anxiously on the outside to find it. We’ll be happy if we get that next cool thing, be it a beautiful car or a beautiful fish. Hey it’s okay, but what a tremendous gift...

Nope, just a lot of specific white markings/dots here and there.

that sounds sensible advice. He may have bumped into a sharp edge of a rock. I’ll monitor a little while longer. Hospital tank is ready to go, should we need it. Thanks.

Well I'm leaning toward it being a fungal infection and am going to quarantine him and first treat with salt per ACoop suggestion. Aquarium Co-op says fungal infections can come from poor water quality and also from malnutrition. This little guy is my smallest fish and has tended to eat only...

Here's A little better picture. Difficult to get much better. The spot is pronounced and white.

Hi there, All of my fish are seemingly healthy, active, and eating well. All of them except, one of my Zebra Danios. He has been hanging out more than usual in the back of my tank for the last several days. It's obvious he's not at his best. He still comes out; does a little bit of chasing...

Good idea. Thanks!

I was watching a video recently on feeding fish veggies, particularly Zucchini. The instructor said it's very important to make sure veggies are pesticide free as she had a friend aquarist who lost many many fish suddenly after feeding her fish conventional (vs. organic) Zucchini. Perhaps this...

Very experienced and helpful folks here - as you can already see.

Good luck to you and Jeremy! Your excitement and enthusiasm show. Sounds like you really care about getting it right this time. :) The two best words of wisdom I've received so far are "be patient". I'm new too and doing my best to honor and enjoy this miraculous journey...

Where’s the catfish?

Looks great! An elegant lay out.. Would you mind sharing the names of your plants and a couple words about their care? Thanks in advance ;)

Wo! Welcome kiddos :)

Hi, thanks for sharing. :) Looks like good stuff. Great reviews and good price. I currently have a seeded sponge that I'm ready to change out. Does Fluval media come with a mesh bag to keep it encased together, or does it float freely in the filter? Also, curious if it's easy to rinse (in...

.... And had posted that I had determined I would not experiment with RO right now. Under my RO questions thread, but I guess you didn’t see that.

I already came to this conclusion.

Unnecessary comment IMO.

I enjoy watching Irene’s videos with GirlTank on YouTube. She’s employed by Aquarium Coop. She’s very thrifty, smart and fun to watch.