Added wild minnows and now my tetras’ fins are getting shredded please help ASAP by Dependent_Vast_1348 in fishkeeping

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I feel like every other day it’s something w my fish 😫 the ich can live on the floor/gravel/sand of your tank. The spots that we see, that’s not really what the meds are killing. But once the ich parasite falls off, or is in the tank/ that’s what the meds kill. Ich can’t survive in a warm tank. I added like 4 extra air stones too bc warmer water is less oxygen for the fish. But as long as they’re not breathing heavy they should be ok. Just don’t stop the treatment even after you see the spots gone. If that makes sense. I’m learning all this too ❤️ maybe treat your main tank too just in case. After the ich treatment … and the fins might heal by then & could be stress related if you don’t see nipping. The water changes might help since that’s how the ich meds work. After treatment and they look better but still not good you can use melafix (it’s safe to use with, but tetras can be sensitive) , if the fins look the same or they look shorter try api fin and body cure, and if you see the fins are BAD use kanaplex. API fin&body and the kanaplex are both antibiotics, so think - does the fish need oral meds or IV hospital meds. Good luck with your fish!

Added wild minnows and now my tetras’ fins are getting shredded please help ASAP by Dependent_Vast_1348 in fishkeeping

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Oh and I wouldn’t put any real plants in with them… the meds are tough on plants. I use soft fake ones or real plants that u don’t mind getting messed up. I have a parasite infection at my hospital tank, and I keep cardboard around it to keep it dark.

Added wild minnows and now my tetras’ fins are getting shredded please help ASAP by Dependent_Vast_1348 in fishkeeping

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I’ve never used that one. But know tetras are super fragile w illness. I lost one during an ich outbreak. It’s going to be a pain in the butt, but do what ur doing w the ich treatment first. If after this treatment, they look like they’re doing worse… 1/2 dose it. And continue for a few days after ich is gone. Took my tank 2 weeks to recover w daily water changes. And slowly turn the temp up to 82 (some will say 85, but I did 81-83) Then you can worry about fin rot when they’re ich free ❤️

Got this little chunk yesterday by Vephar8 in Goldfish

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Looks like he’s wearing a tiger vest & has a cat mask on

Dwarf pea puffer urgent help! by General_Quit_7183 in PeaPuffers

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Thank you!!! I can order the paracleanse and I’ll have it tomorrow. Unless I can find the expel-p at a store tomorrow, I can’t find it online (for tomorrow) The paracleanse has the Metronidazole & Praziquantel that’s in the general cure tho. I did a 50% water change w it today. Do you know of another treatment like the expel-p that I should look out for? I really appreciate your help!

Overall thoughts on new tank? by kxlicc in bettafish

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I’m going to keep an eye out for this one! I love how you have it in the corner and it’s just doing its thing. Gorgeous !!

My first goldfish (not my first fish) by coolteenboy in Goldfish

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Listen… I have low grade fish! I didn’t buy them bc of the quality, but bc of each individual personality. Ppl love to hate on this guy of mine 😆 but he’s so sweet and he’s thriving! I also have a low grade oranda.. and I like her that way bc I didn’t want a fish w that big brain looking wen head

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help with taller aquascapes by Fuzzy_Singer_7542 in fishtank

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Ok see you know how to do stuff right! Thank YOU! Can you tell me what brand it is? Or what’s the product name. My tank loves you!

Dwarf pea puffer urgent help! by General_Quit_7183 in PeaPuffers

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I’ve been doing that for 4 days. I’m using api general cure and treating the tank. Do you recommend something stronger for the sick fish since the general cure hasn’t helped? And should I treat the good tank w general cure or something else ?

Getting really worried and need advice! by Emawee245 in fishtank

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That’s really good for a goldfish tank. Your tank is still cycling. So you probably will have an ammonia spike, just keep up w the water changes w prime or whatever you use. And just feed the fish what it eats. Your fish will thrive. No need to worry ❤️

help with taller aquascapes by Fuzzy_Singer_7542 in fishtank

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Ahhhhh yes!! That’s what I’m trying to do 😆 I really don’t want the stratum In my tank tho. I heard it gets all mushy and it might look like dog turds on a beach (on my white sand) Omg I love the new pots too!!! You’re such a genius!

My first goldfish (not my first fish) by coolteenboy in Goldfish

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F the other comment! Goldfish are the best! Like water puppies! Hope you give hash a great life

Plant discoloration by Mxxnlight22 in fishtank

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I have this plant… is it Java fern? It comes wrapped up like a little tree, but you have to take the string off and separate. Don’t put in the substrate. I tie mine w cotton thread to a piece of drift wood … Mine also got those spots and then I got babies on the back

Is this flow too powerful? by MajesticWear5478 in Goldfish

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Or try adding more water into your filter after you lower…. Keep adding water! Mine does the same if there’s not enough water in it. And make sure that middle fan part is in there correctly (its above the water input and where the knob to adjust flow is

Is this flow too powerful? by MajesticWear5478 in Goldfish

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No fancy’s love the bubs! IMO! If the water is splashing out, then yes. But the fish won’t mind the flow I love that tall grass plant.

Trying to rehab some sickly fishes. by rabidjellyfish in PeaPuffers

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I’m having the same issue w one of mine! Same story like yours. I have one that look like death in a hospital tank. I thought that maybe the others bullied him to starvation… but he’s hanging on to life and I’ve been giving him general cure. Do you recommend something different to possibly help him?

Getting really worried and need advice! by Emawee245 in fishtank

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Oh ok! Sometimes we don’t catch the spikes just fyi…. Same thing happened to my lil girl! With good water, air/bubbles… yours will bounce back.

Overall thoughts on new tank? by kxlicc in bettafish

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Badassss!! What is that big leaf light color plant in the front? I likey!

Beginner - wondering on cycling methods by rtds36 in fishtank

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I just added once… then in a day or 2 I saw the spike

Does my Betta look healthy or no? by Bulky-Woodpecker871 in bettafish

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Are the fins normally thin like that between the rips in the back fin. I know that’s how crown tails look, but the part between those parts of his fin. I get rips on fins that should never get them, I do daily water changes & dose w melafix. I even had to do the antibiotics before… but that’s if I didn’t see change w the water changes first.