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The tank is cycled. We use the API master test kit. To clarify, we replace the cartridge (this guy: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/aqueon-replacement-filter-cartridges-medium) when the filter indicates we should, but we leave the media (this guy...

Thank you! To clarify, do you mean the AquaClear brand or Fluval Aqua Clear?

Thanks! Do you mean the AquaClear brand, or the Fluval Aqua Clear?

We check the levels periodically, and they're always within normal ranges. We also use Prime on the water consistently. Didn't know about the negative effect removing a cartridge could have though! There's an additional sponge at the front of the filter... do you think that would be enough extra...

Yep, we change them every couple of weeks. I think the filter has just reached the end of its lifespan.

Hi all! Looking to replace my Aqueon QuietFlow 10 and would love to hear what others are using and loving. For reference, I have a single goldfish in a 10 gallon tank (hoping to upgrade him to a 20 gallon soon). He’s been dealing with recurring ulcers lately, so I suspect his filter is getting...

Melafix, Pimafix and Stress Coat. On day 5 I couldn’t see any evidence of the sore. But we kept going to the 7th day based on the instructions. It was amazing!

Thank you for the reply (and for the first person’s reply). After a week of treatment - both for bacteria and fungus - the goldfish looks completely healed. I can’t believe it. I will attach a picture but the water is so murky because we couldn’t clean it during treatment! We also used stress...

Thank you so much for this guidance. We are about 5 days out since we saw the red spot so I am going to head to an aquarium store for some antibiotic and try to get him straightened but. Thankfully he is still super active and eating. But sounds like we should also keep some of that acquarium...

Looking for any suggestions as to what might be wrong with this goldfish I am watching while the owner is on vacation. The red spot on the stomach appeared out of nowhere. Otherwise he is active, eating and seems fine. But he is a very old goldfish - over 15 years old.