Aquarium Slime

[FishBlast]

No adding fish! The damage that is done to your fish's gills is irreversible. It is like having a bad burn, we dont heal burns very well because of the tissue damage. Fish don't heal their gills well and will never be as healthy as they could be if you don't take the filter cycling seriously.

I've read somewhere that the gills of fish DO repair, sometimes over long periods of time.
They thicken and become less efficient under toxic substances, and then get thinner when conditions become better.
Also that Zebra Danio fry have the highest regeneration rates of body parts and even organs.

No idea how true this is, but they were pdfs with scientific (or so it said) studies.

 

[Gilli]

So sorry for being thick but what does cycle mean just half empty the water and add new water in every couple of days?? Had a look at the links further up in the thread but it really doesn't make sense to a novice. Or to me anyways lol.

I did want a Male Fighter Fish, seen a purple one with red fins I fell in love with. Are neons or guppies ok with them or are they nippers??

Thanks again for everyone's help though I would be lost without it.

You realy need to read the threads on cycling a tank . You also need to be testing your water quality daily to see how big a water change you need to do. Go to this link in this forum for beginners which is very good to read everything you need to know

Beginners Resource Center

You should not keep fighting fish with guppies or anything that has long fins or tails as the fighters will see these as opponents. Infact you shouldnt really be adding any fish to the tank until you are fully cycled.

 

[crazyblondechick]

Thanks all

Will have a good read if the stuff in the morning Gilli thanks for that

 

[tmiller]

No adding fish! The damage that is done to your fish's gills is irreversible. It is like having a bad burn, we dont heal burns very well because of the tissue damage. Fish don't heal their gills well and will never be as healthy as they could be if you don't take the filter cycling seriously.

I've read somewhere that the gills of fish DO repair, sometimes over long periods of time.
They thicken and become less efficient under toxic substances, and then get thinner when conditions become better.
Also that Zebra Danio fry have the highest regeneration rates of body parts and even organs.

I would err on the side of caution and assume that they do not..
Even if this is true that they "may" regenerate.. the pain involved is substantial and the thickening is equal to scar tissue..
All of the above equates to a reduced quality of life and should be avoided if at all possible..

Gilli has never given bad info in all the posts I have read and is once again guiding correctly.