Recent content by SilkyT

AAAAARRRRGGGHHH. 1 more dead green tiger barb this morning!! I cant take this. I have no clue what is going on in that tank. This cant be happening. Total of 6 fish dead in 5 days.

no, none of these symptoms. the bala did seem lethargic the morning he died though. but thats all we've noticed. i'm so lost

Is there any way to tell what is killing them? any other tests i am missing? the surviving fish are eating fine and seem happy as usual. Any recommended product? Any help from anybody is much appreciated as this is frustrating. Silk

didnt QT. :( I dont use anything to alter ph, thats just where it sits right now. just tested the water again, looks about 7.2 ph. absolutely no ammonia. what is going on? did i spread a disease to the other fish from the corys? crap! what is it?

in 4 days!! the departed include 1 panda barb, 1 emerald cory, 1 bala, 1 green tiger barb, and 1 albino pleco. The remaining are 5 green tiger barbs, 2 plecos, 1 bala, 1 red tail shark, 1 clown loach, 1 emerald cory, 1 pictus cat. they didnt display any signs of sickness that i could tell, but...

To clarify, it's a 30 gallon (long). So far, two local shops said they don't have room for them. I guess it's ad posting time. Thanks for everyones help, I'm learning alot in a little time. I'll get pics up in the show and tell soon. Silky

Post water change parameters: ph 7.2 ammonia looks between the 0 and .25 color. Nitrite .25 ppm. nitrate 10 ppm. What say ye experts?

I will go do more tests and post the results. As far as the cycle, I used about 10 gallons of their old water, the established filter, rocks, and toys. So maybe? I'm obviously new but trying to learn and do the right things. Test results to come shortly...

Ok, so I'm in the process of looking for a bigger home for these guys. The local fish store said they don't have room but to check back again. Anyone care to help me interpret my water tests from tonite? Ph is 7.2. Ammonia is 0.25 ppm. Nitrite 0.5 ppm. Nitrate 10 ppm. I did a 25% water change...

Yes, theyre Pacus. They are beautiful fish, just gettin too big for this tank.

Yeah, unfortunately it is a lot of fish for the tank, but it was a take all or nothing deal. If I found someone looking for a couple red bellies I would be willing to part with them so they could have a larger home. Right now the tank has the tetra whisper 20-40g it came with. I'm open to any...

Hello all, I'm Tim. I am new to keeping fish but loving it already. I found what I hope to be a good starter set up (30L) and hope it's adequate for the fish that came with it. Two eight inch red bellys, a couple 4-5 in goldfish, and two 4-5 inch plecos. They are in a holding tank till tomorrow...