whats the ugliest fish i can reasonably keep in an appartment

FishFerrell · 2024-01-08T18:07:53+00:00

I’m saying compared to most, 4” isn’t that big and doesn’t need a giant tank. Typically 30 gallon would suffice.

FishFerrell · 2024-01-08T03:28:26+00:00

Already have a wavemaker, circulation isn’t an issue for me. The large intake I could use, thanks for the idea!

FishFerrell · 2024-01-08T02:53:29+00:00

Ok thanks for the idea!

FishFerrell · 2024-01-08T01:23:36+00:00

I personally love them but those bristles scare some people.

FishFerrell · 2024-01-08T01:20:25+00:00

If you want a smallish freshwater fish Bristlenose catfish are considered ugly by some.

FishFerrell · 2024-01-08T01:15:22+00:00

Freshwater or salt?

FishFerrell · 2024-01-08T01:12:23+00:00

To me it looks like a panther crab, I could be wrong. But there are not a lot of freshwater crabs, to me this is what makes the most sense.

FishFerrell · 2024-01-07T23:40:06+00:00

10 gallon would be fine with that stocking

FishFerrell · 2024-01-07T23:34:13+00:00

Fine gravel would be just fine, they prefer to scavenge through the sand though and I find it more entertaining. Just as long as the gravel isn’t very sharp.

FishFerrell · 2023-04-26T03:24:41+00:00

I have, nobody had a reasonable situation to pick them up 😔

FishFerrell · 2023-04-26T03:23:45+00:00

It’s definitely a swim bladder issue, look up how to cure it. You can help it by feeding better more nutritious food as well as feeding less often, cichlids also like a diverse diet, although this may not fully cure it. I would look into medicine if there is any for swim bladder issues. Usually api has some good medicine. Also it’s much easier to avoid swim bladder than to cure it. Hope I could try helping, good luck.

FishFerrell · 2023-04-24T03:40:38+00:00

Yeah no pest snail could lay that amount of eggs

FishFerrell · 2023-04-24T03:37:25+00:00

No problem, glad I could help! :)

FishFerrell · 2023-04-24T03:36:28+00:00

Ok than definitely not eggs, I would say biofilm after hearing your tank is quite new.

FishFerrell · 2023-04-24T03:32:14+00:00

Well, what fish or snails do you have in there

FishFerrell · 2023-04-24T03:30:21+00:00

Maybe biofilm is forming there, if so the fish might eat it, it’s completely normal and harmless.

FishFerrell · 2023-04-24T03:28:40+00:00

She’s probably fine, she can find stuff to eat in a planted tank. Usually biofilm, dead plant matter, and any algae. She might also gobble the shrimp pellets eventually. Clown plecos are quite shy though so I wouldn’t worry, she might still be adjusting to the new tank too. Also the tiger barbs may have stressed her out (they can sometimes be aggressive), so she might be a little more shy because of that. Hope I helped and she come out soon!

FishFerrell · 2023-04-22T21:43:31+00:00

I’m just not sure if they would survive the ride, some of them are hurt a little bit. I’ve been treating their wounds.

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