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  1. jossswonk

    Bent Spine in Grass Pickerel

    My co-workers decided the pickerel was going to get physical therapy and they are going to massage him to be straight. I will try to convince them to go with one of the treatment options suggested you all but I'm not sure that they'll listen. Wish me luck.
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    Bent Spine in Grass Pickerel

    The pickerel is very aggressive when eating and pounces on his food. He won't take pellets. The beefheart was just recently introduced because his regular diet wasn't helping him gain weight. All of the fish that are at my job are in 40 gallon tanks. He's been there for at least a year or 2 that...
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    Bent Spine in Grass Pickerel

    How can we help him? It also appears he's gotten some meat on his bones since we've started feeding him the beef heart
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    Bent Spine in Grass Pickerel

    Hello, I work at a place that keeps native fish species and when I came into work I noticed one of our Grass Pickerels had a twisted spine. He's not resting on the bottom or floating on the top so I've ruled out swim bladder issues. He's about 10 inches long and is in a 40 gallon by himself. He...
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    Native Midwestern Fish

    Thank you! This is very helpful! Is it legal if I catch my own fish?
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    Native Midwestern Fish

    Do they have smaller "prettier" species?
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    Native Midwestern Fish

    Unfortunately there aren't any zoos in my area that have native fish species.
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    Native Midwestern Fish

    I'm thinking about setting up a tank with native fish species. Does anyone have any recommendations? I would like smaller species of fish than can be found in Midwestern U.S.
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    Betta with Fin Rot

    Should I continue to dose API Fin and Body Cure? He is still acting his normal self but I really want to get his fins cleared up.
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    Betta with Fin Rot

    Thanks for the info! So do you think it's the medication that's helping my Betta or the frequent water changes I'm doing? I will grab my water nest kit the next time I'm home so I can test the water. Another theory I had for his fin rot was stress due to temperature. Shortly after I moved him in...
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    Betta with Fin Rot

    Would it heal faster if I dosed aquarium salt after the last round of medication? And should I use it until the fins are fully healed?
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    Fin rot salt treatment procedure

    My Betta is also fighting some fin rot right now so I know how you feel. Im hoping for the best for your Betta.
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    Betta with Fin Rot

    So if I stop giving him medication will his fins continue to heal?
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    Betta with Fin Rot

    I have done 2 rounds of treatment of API Fin and Body Cure and my betta's condition seems to slowly be improving. How many rounds of treatment should I do? He also still seems like his perky usual self.
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    Betta with Fin Rot

    He seems to have worsened overnight so I'm going to see if I can get him some stronger meds that will hopefully make him feel better.
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    Betta with Fin Rot

    A week or 2 ago I moved my Betta to college with me. About half a week after he was moved in I noticed he had some holes in his fins. Now the edges of his tail fin is jagged but otherwise he is acting and eating normal. During the move I kept the water so there wouldn't be a huge change in water...
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    Suggestions for Planted 6 Gallon

    For a 6 gallon? That sounds like a lot!
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    Suggestions for Planted 6 Gallon

    Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll be sure to do some water testing but I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a school of chili rasboras. How many should I get for a 6 gallon that will also have shrimp?
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    Suggestions for Planted 6 Gallon

    Hello, pretty soon I am going to be receiving a planted 6 gallon from a friend. It doesn't have any stocking and was thinking about making it a shrimp tank. I was wondering if there are any nano fish that would be ok with shrimp. Any suggestions would be great!
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    Moving My Tank to College

    Once I put him in the tank should I feed him tonight or wait a few days?
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    Moving My Tank to College

    It's only a 30 min drive so I don't think the trip will be too stressful.
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    Moving My Tank to College

    It's only a 5 gallon tank so I will be taking the water with me. Is that a good idea?
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    Moving My Tank to College

    In a few hours I'm planning on moving my 5 gallon Betta tank into my college dorm. Is there any advice anyone could give to make the transition easier for my Betta?
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    🐡 FOTM Jossswonk - August 2024 Fish of the Month Winner(Bettas)

    Thank you all so much for all of the kind comments! It's crazy to believe that my 3 dollar Betta is a contest winner. I'll make sure to give him an extra treat tonight! 😁
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    Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

    Those pictures are beautiful!
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    Painting my Pleco

    I've finished these so far. I still have a few more to go!
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    Painting my Pleco

    I'm painting portraits of all my fish and I'm starting with my clown pleco. I just thought I'd put the starting sketch out there for people to see. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.😁
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    🐡 FOTM VOTE NOW - August Fish of the Month contest (Bettas)

    This is my male Betta. His name is Venice. He was named by a friend of mine who though he needed a fiery and elegant name. I got him as a baby and he is still growing so I am unsure what tail variety he is. I have had him for just over a month and he was a pale pinkish grey when I got him...
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    Top Fin 40 Gallon question

    I'll probably make a lid out of those acrilic sheets. I have a bunch of filters that I got for free so that covered. Super excited to set up my 6th aquarium 😅
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    Top Fin 40 Gallon question

    Should I get it then? I want to do a community aquarium and I think 40 gallons is a good size for that.
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