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I had ICH and treated the tank/fish for it. My fish that had visable signs of ICH spots are now - spotfree. How do I test the water to be sure? And when is it safe to re-stock the tank? Thanks!

Well, with the help of my husband we determined that ICH killed my fish. :/ So I rushed to the store tonight and bought medicine. I'm very upset about this. The LFS that I've bought all my fish at is very reputable. But and I know that my clown loach was prone to ICH. Other than bringing...

I lost two more serpae tetras and my clown loach. I've had the tetras since September and the loach for about a month. Over night they died. I tested my water and all was fine. Inspected the dead for any telltale signs of problems and didn't see anything. When a fish dies an untimely death -...

When I bought the clown loach I read that it was prone to ICH. And now I feel ike my fish have white spots. Or could it be air bubbles? Grrr. I hate this learning curve.

From little experience - one snail equals HUNDREDS! When you buy new plants at the LFS, be sure to really clean them well in the sink before inserting them into your tank. The egg sack for the snails is a gelantanous (sp?) clear, sticky sack with white dots. They will lay them on the walls of...

My Zebra Danios remind me at times of a kid who ate a ton of candy! They are very active!

From what I've learned so far long tanks are better for the fish than high tanks. Right? Keeping that in mind what is the difference (aside from price) between the bow front tanks and the rectangle? I have a 29 g tank and would like a bigger tank.

First of all I'm LMBO at the burger and fries statement! lol I hadn't thought of the styrofoam container! But sounds like a great idea! :) Thanks for the feedback!

Where I live it's been under 30 degrees Fairenheit lately. I've been afraid to buy my next set of fish b/c I don't want to freeze them! Should I wait for spring or is there something I can do to bring them safely home? They'd have about a 25 minute ride from the LFS to my house. Currently I...

Not sure what the answer is so I'll ask :) I lost two fish, of a schooling fish variety. Do I wait the 10 days to restock or do I go out TODAY and get them? Water is testing where it should be.

I do plan on adding more serpaes (didn't plan on two of them dying, actually). I just didn't know how soon I could get the replacement fish for the two that have died.

I bought 4 serpae tetras (and 4 zebra danios) last week. 2 died four days later. But I'm worried about one of the two that is left. One is doing great - the red is REALLY coming out and swims around the tank like he owns the place. lol The other is hiding in the castle. I tipped it...

roflmbo Reminds me of my little dog that goes up against Rots and Malamutes.

Ammonia and Nitrite this morning were both 0.0 Just did the PH and it's at 7.0 - within the safe range for these two fish types. I just LOVE the fish store I got my fish from: http://www.aquariumadventure.com/ (I hope it's OK to post the link). If not I'll remove. I'll be heading over...

:no: I lost two of them. I found them in the underside of two decorations - when I picked them up. :/ Now I have to figure out what happened to them and what to do next. :(

I have a 29 gallon tank. I bought 8 fish 4 days ago (4 zebra Danios and 4 Sepae Tetras) I just tested the water today and everything checked out great!!! :) But I can't seem to find two of my tetras. One almost immediately bonded with the Zebras and never hid. The other three hid. And I...

I just looked at my serpae's and they dont' have that black mark on their fins. I've tried to take SEVERAL pictures and they are not so good and I think I've freaked my fish out so I'm not trying anymore. :(

Sorry about your loss JessiMommy. I hope you're able to find a new mate! :)

After two months of cycling and numerous other issues - I FINALLY added fish last night! • 4 Zebra Danios • 4 Serpae Tetras The Zebras are so cute and have so much zip! :* The tetras seem very shy. Infact, when I put food in the tank this morning they didn't come up for food. I don't...

What else will eat snails?

aschueler - I did what you suggested and got my bucket of water, added the approriate chemicals that I would if it were going in my tank, let it sit out over night and tested: 0.00 Ammonia and 0.00 Nitrites So...

Is by chance broken or cracked? Water inside? :dunno:

Here's the history: cycled for about six weeks... Friday: Ammonia 0.0 ppm Nitrite 0.00 ppm Saturday: Ammonia 0.0 ppm Nitrite 0.00 ppm did a 60 % water change - probably more if you consider the water displacement of the decor. Sunday: Ammonia 4.0 ppm Nitrite 2.00 ppm Monday...

Sounds like fun! :D

There are some people I'd like to see change sex. SORRY couldn't resist.

Ahhhh this is not a hobby for the impatient is it?! lol Monday's readings were 2.0 Nitrites and 2.0 Ammonia I also got rid of two of my plants that were riddled with snail eggs. :( At last count I've got three. Three too many!

So I can have both Otos and Corys? Both are bottom feeders - that won't be a problem? Oh and thanks for the advice, too!

Yep! :thumbs: I have Proquatics Water Conditioner and used the reccomended "recipe".

OK - tested the tap water and it's 0 ppm. So that's not the issue. :thumbs:

Here's the fish I'm looking at getting: • 6 Zebra Danios • 6 Balck Wido Tetra or Black Phantom Tetra • ? Ottos • 1 Swordtail and I'd like to add to that mix: • Blue Dwarf Gourami - and how many?

OK - Friday's test showed ZERO Nitrites and Ammonia. Saturday's test showed the same. Saturday I did a 60 - 70 % water change. This morning I get up and see a 5.0 Nitrite reading. Add the amount of Ammonia I'd been using after the Nitrite spike, waited an hour and the reading is now 2.0 ppm...

Gabe that's what I was thinking, too! I'm going to head over there today and check it out. I feel like I will be VERY comfortable after watching the video on their website of their store.

Did you read the description of ICH? Could it be that?

And after being dissatisfied by the LFS I've found, I finally found one I think will be ABOVE par. 1) It discusses fishless cycling on it's website under tank set up!!!! 2) it has a marine biologist on staff! http://www.aquariumadventure.com/main.htm smb ever hear of it? They've got one here...

I found this list - but I know I changed it. Because the LFS didnt have Cory Pandas and I'm not sure I want to get the Platy - I think I switched to Otos... Zebra Danios Black Widow Tetra Dwarf Gourami Platy Cory Pandas Swordtails

So, I had just about given up. • I had add TOO much ammonia - my levels weren't on ANY chart :sick: • My thermometer broke - didn't know it until this week. Cycle probably wouldn't have taken THIS long if I had paid attention to the H2O levels :/ • I didn't know to wash my...

Ewwwwwwwwwwwww they get out?! Oh no! I didn't even think of that! YIKES! I've got a 29 gallon tank. A couple real plants. Some fun EXPENSIVE decor. Just waitin' for the cycle to complete so I can add the main attractions. lol Not really into escargot you know. Ugh. SNAILS!

OK - after my heater broke (stupid stupid mistake) and I'm close the end of my fishless cycle FINALLY! Toward the beginning of my fishless cycle I bought some real plants at the LFS. They seem to be faring well. EXCEPT now I have TWO snails. Are they the rabbits of the underwater world? How...

Thank you! I was so worried that my Nitrite levels were already too high. I mean they are off my chart of my testing strip as it is now. And quickly get dark green in less than two minutes. So... that's completely normal?

OK - my table didn't come out right 10/8 pH 7.2 NH3 .25 NO2 0.0 10/11 NH3 8.0 N02 0.0 11/13 NH3 8.0 NO2 0.0