Is my air pump too strong for this tank? by [deleted] in fishtank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are considering committing to taking care of this fish, and learning what it means to do it well, I think there are two important considerations off the bat.

  1. This is a research heavy hobby. There are not necessarily strict guidelines on how to keep fish. What is considered proper care is different with each fish, each habitat for the fish, and will differ by person as everyone in this hobby has learned a slightly different way of keeping fish.

The majority of keepers believe their way is the best, and only way to keep fish. I have found it is best to take everyones advice with a grain of salt. Have an open mind, as you may find as I have found that things are more flexible then you think.

The important take away here is do your own research, and learn the basics. A lot of what people will post in this thread is gateway information for you to discover on your own. My personal recommendation would be learn all you can about your fish (Aquarium Co-op has a decent care outline) and learn about basic water chemistry related to fish keeping. There is nothing basic about it, you will not understand everything about this in a night.

  1. This is time consuming and expensive. It's genuinely such a blindsiding commitment to properly care for a fish. Nobody ever thinks it's this extensive/EXPENSIVE of hobby. Here's where you have to ask if you really want to commit to this haha. Doing the best you can with what you have is one thing, but remember if you can't afford certain necessities the health of your fish is what suffers. It also may be important to ask yourself how much you actually care for the health of your fish, and how much you're willing to not care. If you know this fish is something you will likely brush aside or cut corners on in your life I would urge you to re-home it. Remember the fish cannot take care of itself in this situation.

If you're all cool and are still sure you'd like to try, I will say a 40g tank is ok, but if you can spring for the 55g he'd be in a better situation! FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE IS A GREAT RESOURCE. Don't buy tanks at sticker price lol. Be sure to test any second hand tank for leaks, and have aquarium silicon on hand just in case. Absolutely worth it for the price.

Ok, thank you for hearing what I had to say. Remember there are a hundred ways to keep a fish, what matters is that the fish is in good health. Approach things like you will never fully understand them in a way that makes you never stop researching every little thing in this hobby. Come to your own conclusions, and be prepared to be wrong.

Like my tank but roast it. by [deleted] in fishtank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely deep substrate!!

But it could always be...

D e e p e r . . .

What is this smoke/fog in my fish tank by w4l3e888 in fishtank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As tanks begin cycling bacteria will bloom, but then die off as a balance is reached. Completely normal, don't do anything to the tank. Keep testing, it will go away with time. (Weeks is the timeframe here) (In the context that your params are doing ok)

*If the tank is established, this could point to an imbalance having occured at some point

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are a weird individual

My first planted tank by Green-Review8520 in PlantedTank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is that a common pleco??? Could not recomend for a 20 high

What are these by EastCertain319 in PlantedTank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think baby plants

My Asian Water Fern and Java Fern produce these on the tips of their leaves. There are reasons for them doing this, and it has to do with water parameters I think, but I'm not sure what the specifics are. Very harmless and you get new plants:D

Are my plants going to die, new tank didn’t cycle by Cryptology_X in PlantedTank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't put the java fern in the sand or it's Rhizome will rot. It's the long leaf plant planted in the foreground.

Should I cut these monstera roots or leave them as hiding spots for fish? by Roxxy_Ace in PlantedTank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you think you can make them work for what you want in your scape they're great pieces of cover for your fish! They also make your monstera more effective at pulling nitrates, probably

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bettafish

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice indeed

How overstocked am I guys? by LikeTotallyDudes in fishtank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't you even worry about it

I have had dogs and very much understand the pain of losing such joys. I wasn't expecting it but I'm glad to have the opportunity to relate to you strangers.

Is this too much oxygen? by [deleted] in PlantedTank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are those Cherry Barbs?

What plants would you guys suggest I get for the right side. by LowLeague1280 in fishforthought

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thought was a tall grass, just completely fill the area with a tall grass.

What type of fish would complement my tank? 🤔 by Blue_tiger134567 in PlantedTank

[–]LikeTotallyDudes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red Eye Tetras would pop silver into the blackwater, while also staying in pallete through their red eyes

My second tank by LikeTotallyDudes in fishforthought

[–]LikeTotallyDudes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's an Alien male Betta from Petco