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They appear filled with fluid. The initial one had filled with fluid over a period of weeks, it started within the tail close to the body as a small circular discolouration and grew eventually outward from the tail, finally it deflated (or perhaps burst). There are now two of them, on on...

Haven't taken water tests recently. But will post that if I get the chance tomorrow. Yes, this tetra was purchased from the LFS in the colour as you see it (light blue). Pick either of Blueberry Tetra or Fruit Loop Tetra. I'm well aware of how they got this way and wasn't enthused. I had to...

Hi all. I have a small tetra in a 5.5G tank that has what looks like some sort of nodule or polyp in its tail. See linked photo in my webshots album: Tetra Tail Any ideas on what it is or how to treat it (if possible)? The fish is swimming fine and has been eating well. No odd behaviour at...

I have a Penguin Mini in my daughters 5.5G tank and an Aqeuon in my 10G quarrantine setup (for my 47G display tank that runs on an Eheim 2217 external cannister). The Penguin Mini has offered years of service and is very quiet, it works well and has proven itself thus far. So I'm quite happy...

Agreed, it's the surface agitation that facilitates the exchange of gasses into the atmosphere above the water. A powerhead clipped to the bucket might be an idea here (probably a quieter one too). Having water sitting still in a bucket works too, is also the quietest - naturally, but probably...

The 1G bucket is 7" high x 8" diameter, filled to about a 6" depth with water, whereas the ~4.5G bucket is 13" high x 12" diameter, filled to about 12" depth with water. The ~4.5G buckets are those white and blue Big Al's Maintenance Kit buckets (has "17LE0-2" embossed on the underside so I'm...

I also asked if there was any near future plans to convert to using chloramine, the answer to that was also "no". He (the supervisor on duty at the water supply station) specifically mentioned that another nearby city utilizes chloramine as their pipes are considerably older and the water has a...

I've been aging my tap water for a small 5.5G tank by using a 1G bucket and either letting it sit a week or aerating with a single typical air stone on a little pump. So I took to this method for a larger 47G tank that I acquired and has been running for about 6 months. I have 2 buckets that...

I use a small bowl or other such tapered container and pour in enough tank water to cover and thaw cube within a minute or so. Place a portion or entire cube into bowl/container and gently swish water about so as to speed thawing. You can let it stand if you want, it just takes a bit longer...

Tap is 5ppm Nitrate. Tank typically is reading 30 or 40ppm (hard to say based on the lousy differential in those red stripes on the API freshwater master test kit). I thought ideal is between 10 to 20ppm, but am not an authority on that... need some input on what is deemed "acceptable" level...

Will open up the air line some more, QT has a single stone on a small pump. Main tank has a fairly long bubble wall/wand. No other symptoms, behaviour seems good aside from that. Have observed Ich and its associated behaviours pre and post visible. Fins all good, no sores or lesions, all...

I have a case of Dropsy on my hands. Had 4 "Neon Barbs" that ultimately one by one have surely died. The last one is currently in a quarrantine tank I purchased yesterday (10 gal). It has a heater and a single airstone, the filter is hang-on tank style - but I did NOT put the filter pack in)...

I have two tanks, a 5.5G that's been running for over 2 years with some fruit coloured tetras (yes, I realize after I bought they're dyed), a sword tail and some neon tetras. I also have a 47G that's running only a few months with dwarf gouramies, pearl gouramies, a red tailed shark and a...

I am in the midst of treating a bout of Ich with Super Ich Cure (API). As I have a couple of Ottos in this tank, I am dosing at 1/2 the amount and repeating after 48 hours. Have reduced lighting hours and raised temp to 86~88F. Prior to beginning treatment I did a 40~45% water change with the...

Excellent. I'll keep an eye on them. So far, the Dwarf Gouramies are all over the place. Usual antics of up down and all around particularly where they feel the downrush of current at the front of the tank (tall column style 47G). They seem fine thus far and don't appear to be overly...

I picked up a couple Dwarf Gouramies at the LPS, got them in the tank and later on in the evening noticed that one of them had 1/2 the length off one of the pelvic feeler fins. Unfortunately I don't know if this was the result of transport or netting it into my tank, or was this way to begin...

Thanks for the tip on the GBR's. I've seen some nice specimens today but wanted to leave them until all other inhabitants are in my tank. I'll be getting a small bala, but I know they do grow (they're youngsters in the stores mostly). So my contingency plan is to move him to a friends 100G...

Info from Tim's Tropicals site indicates that a single Red Tail Black Shark can be kept with Balas. In my case, I only want a single bala too (appartenly they can be kept lone, or if not they should be in a group/shoal of 6 or more). But their adult size potential is of concern as my 47G tank...

ENVIRONMENT: TANK: Perfecto 47G "Column" (30" H x 20" W x 18" D). FILTER: Eheim Classic External Cannister #2217 (ceramic rings, coarse sponges, sintered glass pebbles, fine sponge, charcoal sponge) PUMP: Rena 300 Air on a single 14" bubble wall. HEATER: Hydor External In-Line PLANTS: None...

I have an Eheim Classic external cannister (model #2217) with an inline Hydor external heater. They Hydor works great! Everything hidden underneath in the stand. Just one less device hanging in the tank, leaves you with a nice clean look and one less obstruction to contend with whilst...

I may not have been clear on the Nitrate being around 20ppm before I actually did the water change, tested immediately after (mere minute or so) and obtained 0ppm nitrate. Was surprised by the result (as mentioned I expected 10ppm) as my tap water has 5ppm - of itself I retested tapwater just...

Did a 20% water change around noon hour. Put in dechlorinator (water conditioner) after taking water out, but before adding cold water back in. Added 10% of water back in again, let it warm up via heater, waited 5 to 10 minutes and added a bit more water conditioner again, then topped up the...

Yes, tap water tests at Ammonia = 0 ppm. I'll do a partial water change.

Forgot to mention it, I also have API Ammo-Lock ammonia detoxifier. A single measured dose of this stuff can also bring down the ammonia level by 3.0ppm. In light of wanting to track the NitrAtes building above their present level, and by doing a partial water change having the effect of...

Eheim Classic External Cannister (Model #2217) which has EhfiFix, EhfiSubStrat, coarse sponge filters (blue), fine sponge filter (white) and also charcoal sponge filter. Ehfifix is ceramic rings (mechanical), ehfisubstrat is some kind of pebbles/marbles that are for biological...

1) It's API's Master Test Kit. No, it' only goes to 8.0. And yah, I already thought that if it were to be higher than the top of the card/colour bars... ohhh boy. 2) I have "Big Al's" water conditioner (dechlorinator, aloe), similar to API's Stress Coat. But I've seen Stress Coat at the...

Okay, so after doing the above last Sunday, ammonia has been steadily dropping from 5.0ppm. So looks like the bacteria survived their outing. RECAP: My fresh/new setup commenced 12/27/2006 but stalled out at 2.0ppm for a couple weeks, then boosted ammonia on 1/13/2007. Readings since then as...

Well my colleague gave me his well seasoned filter sponge... however it was hanging on my mailbox in a ziplock bag with some tank water when I came home yesterday afternoon. Did I forget to mention it was 2 degrees below freezing? I didn't know how long it was out there either. Amazed, I...

Helps plenty! On (2) above, my external cannister filter has a couple different types of sponges, as well as a charcoal sponge, and two types of other media in it (the rings you speak of and these other small marble sized pebbles). Seems like the model of filter I have covers most of the...

It's an Eheim Classic external cannister (model #2217). I believe there is a bit of room to accomodate excess (including someone else's media I suppose). I've contacted my colleague and will use the bag from his hang-on-tank power filter (... an aquaclear maybe) and pick that up later today...

rdd: Thanks for the reply (and a great article/thread)! I'll be sure to get the filter. Do I boost my ammonia back up to 5ppm as well as hanging some filter media, or just add the filter media only until it sets up bacteria enough to depleat my current 2.0ppm worth of ammonia?

Noob to the forum here... Loving this wonderful article on fishless cycling (lots of great info). I'm doing the 'wait and see' method in my 47G 'column' tank. Started tank on Dec 27. Next day, added 8ml (157 drops) of 4% pure/clear ammonia to obtain reading of 2.0ppm @ 76.5F temp. On Dec...