Pet Forum / Aquaria / Freshwater / June 2005

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I used to think the GF (Goldfish) were pretty laid back about their weekly
cleaning. But they've got nothing on the Tiger Barbs. I can usually count on
being nibbled whenever I put my arm into the tank. They were even swimming
into the net after the Algae I was trying to scoop ...

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through google groups, then through my outlook express.

I have a small 5/6 gallon aquarium which I am using as a quarantine
tank. Unfortunately, due to space restrictions, it has to sit on the
floor under my main tank. Obviously I cannot syphon-vac this tank and
have been using a turkey baster to remove crud from the bottom. Not very

Anyone know how frequently the EhfiMech and EhfiSubstrat should be replaced?
Thanks - Dave
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Dave Scott

I bought a tank setup from someone who is moving on Sunday.  It
includes 10 cichlids and a pleco.  My water was very different than
the aquarium water so I took 2+ hours to aclimate them via the drip
method and I took as much aquarium water as I could.  I just let

What causes fish to simply waste away?  I've had it happen to several
recently - not all at once, usually just one at a time.  Doesn't look
like it's a water quality issue.  Is it parasites?  Virus?

I did today my routinely water change and after I was done I usually
just sit a bit and look at the activity in tank.
That's when I noticed that I have two extra fish. :)
Yep I have baby fish.

I just brought a new betta home yesterday I got from the local PetCo.
I'm wondering if there would be any harm in giving it a round of
antibiotics just to make sure it's not carrying any diseases.  I've had
problems with fish from PetCo in the past, and I always thought I'd try

I just got a 29H Island aquarium with a hood.  It was last used as a
saltwater tank.  I'm going to use it for freshwater tropicals.
It appears to be clean, the only deposits I've found are on the hood.  
Other than rinsing out the tank, is there anything I have to do to

I lost a red crab last night.
I don't know why, all I can say is that it was out on my "island" all
day yesterday and looked alright, last night he was under it.
The only difference in the tank apart the water changes and the added

Yay! I got my own apartment! Nice place, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Fireplace
Spacious kitchen. Just one problem. My fish! Any ideas on the best wa
to move them? All bettas, 7 one gallon containers (mini tanks). Bu
then there is the added problem of my betta fry. Not all of them ar

I have had some Buenos Aires Tetras for about 9 months now.  I originally
had 3 with 3 small cories. Then I read they preferred larger groups.  So I
bought 3 more - fairly light load for a 29 gallon tank.  For quite a while
everything seemed hunky dory.  Frequently I would enjoy ...

Every so often someone mentions how relaxing it is to watch their
fish.  It strikes me as odd to say such.  I do enjoy my fish, but to
say it is relaxing?  While I look at the fish my eyes are searching
for possible ill fish, any fin nipping, any signs that I am over

This is really a continuation from the Sick Mollie in my son's tank and
subsequent loss of two Mollies last weekend. I did my normal check this
morning and now one of the Rosy Barbs is on her way out. Checked the water
pH 8 (normal for our tanks), 0 Ammonia and Nitrites and Nitrates ...