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Re: Community tank choices (XPosted)

2005-04-05T00:54:12Z

Last rites declaration of Ioannes Paulus PP. II (Karol Wojtyla)

2005-04-04T09:00:27Z

"The unforgiveable sins this earth must confront and overcome are
Nationalism, capitalism, and hoarding. The idea of every nation
should be forgot, price should be struck from the commons, and
princes should be seen for the devils they are. The sins include
our church, secret societies, and other religions which make of

Red Algae problem

2005-03-20T14:25:48Z

Hi,
I have had a freshwater 10G tank for about a year now. A month or two
after I got the tank red algae (I assume that's what it is) appeared on
the sides of the tank and on the plastic plants (there are no real
plants).
I use a toothbrush to scrap it off the sides of the tank - it comes off
quite easily. Occassionally I'll take out the plastic plants and wash

Re: Stress coat vote.

2005-03-18T19:01:13Z

I used it for a number of years as I was told it was essential to do when
doing a water change so by my local pet shop. A ran out and forgot to get
some more, it wasn't until several months later I realised that I was
supposed to be using that stuff. I have had no problems without it so I
haven't bothered.

Stress coat vote.

2005-03-18T17:05:20Z

I have looked..... lots. I have yet to find anything other than an
opinion on this topic.
I bought a bottle of Stress Coat for my 55g w/ tropicals for no other
reason than Petsmart recommended it. (when I shopped there) I used it
for a while but not in the last 8 months. Chlorine is not a problem as

Harlequin Rasbora sick

2005-03-05T15:14:53Z

Have a harlequin rasboras in a school with three other harlequins and 6
rasbora espeii. the sick one is about 2 1/2 years old. Tanks
parameters are fine (as are the other 25 fish).
Symptoms:
fish is pale
swimming alone
Blood red spot where caudal fin joins body
smaller blood red spot about 1/2 way along tail right above the

Harlequin sick

2005-03-05T15:13:23Z

Re: Alas one of my Algae Eaters died today.

2004-09-27T13:36:03Z

I think that is probably the right formula for an established tank. This tank still in its cycle process and frequent water changes are a BIG part of keeping the ammonia levels at bay. I would normally change about 20% every other week in an established tank, but this tank isn't quite ready yet.
Since doing a 50% water change after the Algae Eater died, the ammonia levels have dropped to an acceptable level while the tank completes its cycle. I have cut back the water changes to around 20% every other day for now.

Re: Alas one of my Algae Eaters died today.

2004-09-26T22:46:25Z

Why do you change water every other day, also almost a half a tank is too much? It can stress out fish. 1/4 tank in a month is fine or every two weeks, if you have live plants.
High ammonia, means you're over feeding the fish or too many fish is in the tank.
High ammonia is deadly to any fish. Ammonia converts to nitrates and Nitrites later, that can kill other fish, very quick. Guppies die at over 40ppm of Nitrites.

Re: Help saving a couple of Angel fish ...

2004-09-26T22:18:07Z

You can use your existing tank, do a 1/4 tank water change before using the medication, than take out the carbon filter for the days you treating the fish. It don't bother the healthy ones.
I buy the meds at Pets Mart or other fish stores, $3-$4, it works. It comes in the capsule. Cotton mouth disease or fin root is common with fish, easy to treat with medication, even if it's in advanced stage.

Re: Help saving a couple of Angel fish ...

2004-09-26T21:34:58Z

Thanks I
I think they are salvageable and that's a great idea. I'll steal 10 gallons of water from my established tank and some filter media.
>I may be inheriting two rather large Angel fish. They are not doing very
well. It looks to me as though they have some sort of fungus on the >mouth.
Kind of looks like cotton puffs. So I may need to quickly get a 10 gallon

Re: Help saving a couple of Angel fish ...

2004-09-26T20:46:21Z

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Re: Help saving a couple of Angel fish ...

2004-09-26T20:24:59Z

well. It looks to me as though they have some sort of fungus on the >mouth.
Kind of looks like cotton puffs. So I may need to quickly get a 10 gallon
hospital tank up and running.
it cycled as quickly as humanly possible? Time is of the essence. >Also any
recommendations on which medicine is the best for fungus type issues.

Help saving a couple of Angel fish ...

2004-09-26T19:55:06Z

Hi All:
I may be inheriting two rather large Angel fish. They are not doing very well. It looks to me as though they have some sort of fungus on the mouth. Kind of looks like cotton puffs. So I may need to quickly get a 10 gallon hospital tank up and running.
What is the best way to go about setting the quarantine tank up and getting it cycled as quickly as humanly possible? Time is of the essence. Also any recommendations on which medicine is the best for fungus type issues.

Re: Alas one of my Algae Eaters died today.

2004-09-26T14:22:46Z

20 gallons
How big is the tank?
Evan Davis