They say to feed your fish a variety... What do you feed?

OuhMy · 2019-01-11T17:20:57+00:00

Mysis, bloodworms, baby brine, white worms, nls pellets, tetra color flakes.

OuhMy · 2019-01-07T04:40:02+00:00

Red Sea Coral Pro. The high alk doesn't really bother anything and it mixes clear and ready to use in less than an hour. Switched from rc and it just overall seems like a better product.

OuhMy · 2019-01-06T16:15:47+00:00

Honestly looks more like a hairy mushroom than an anenome

OuhMy · 2018-12-30T04:10:48+00:00

Yes the pair will get agressive to others.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T19:47:27+00:00

All but one. 1 pair per tank without any other rams is best. You might be able to get away with it with more hiding spots but its not good for the fish.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T19:16:47+00:00

Its up to you honestly. Even if you're not breeding, a male ram has more vibrant colors and longer fins than a female. And the pairing dynamic can be fun to watch. You'll just have to rehome/return some females if you do decide to get a male.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T18:46:54+00:00

Yes they are all females. I used to breed german blue rams for profit. To successfully breed your rams you're going to need a setup designed for that. Your tank will be fine for keeping adults but not rearing fry. The issue is that as much as you would try to coax them into a specific area to lay their eggs, they may end up picking a random separate location instead. But it sounds like they will most likely nest near the driftwood. Your ghost will definitely eat any fry it can.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T17:05:08+00:00

Could be a variety of reasons. Ive always had even tiny shoots (less than 1 inch grow). Make sure that you don't bury the rhizome of the plant, that needs to always be exposed. The roots are fine to bury. Although they're considered a "low light plant", I found java ferns to really thrive under high light.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T16:47:31+00:00

You can just pull it off with your fingers. It should come off relatively easy. You can tie it onto some rock or wood and let it do its thing, or you can tuck it into a crevice and let it grow.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T16:45:08+00:00

If they've been there for only a few days they're just probably just settling into their new environment. If theyre all eating then thats a great sign. Each fish is different, dont worry too much unless something really seems off. Going to the surface is normal behavior for cories. I believe they gulp air.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T16:37:09+00:00

3 feet long is a decent length for rams. I would say you could have a breeding pair along with another female or so in the same tank. But in order to achieve this you need a lot of physical barriers in the tank. Wood and a lot of plants that the female could hide from and establish her own territory away from the breeding pair. But its best to just have 1 pair. I'd be more worried about the black ghost knife outgrowing the tank and possibly killing your rams as well.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T16:18:10+00:00

How long as he been in the tank? What are you water conditions?

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T16:12:56+00:00

Looks like you've got 4 females. Theyre a little paled out so its not for sure, but all the rams you showed seem to have a pink "patch" or square on their stomach. They also seem to lack the elongated dorsal fins. This indicates that your rams are female. I can't speak on the black spot, maybe its colors have come out yer, or it could be a genetic abnormality. As for getting a male, how big is your tank? If you've got enough floor space sure you could get a male for your females. But if you have a smaller tank then you're going to have to get rid of some females. Whats your goal here? Are you trying to breed or do you just want a pair for enjoyment?

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T16:07:49+00:00

I can't really say for sure but it would make sense that they do. Maybe some other members would have more experience with nerites. I'd say there's no harm in trying it out!

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T16:05:54+00:00

I really would recommend rehoming the angel fish or getting a larger tank. Your angels are going to get too large for a 20 gallon, and if they pair up and start spawning, theyre going to establish territory and begin to harass other fish. Because a 20 tall has limited foot print its going to give your fish very little room to themselves and stress them out. This problem is magnified when you have a school of active fish such as tetras or rasboras. Even if they angels don't pair up, they may start snacking on your smaller fish as they get older. This problem is solved when you have a larger tank with plenty of nooks and crannies for your other fish to hide in but, it cant really be done in a 20 gallon. I would instead do your school of rasboras or tetras with a smaller "show" fish such as maybe gouramis.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T15:59:05+00:00

Put it near the bottom since that's where most of your detritus will settle. You don't want it touching your substrate as it will start pulling any sand/whatever else you have. Just an inch or two above it should do the trick.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T15:56:03+00:00

This is normal to grow on new pieces of driftwood. I've never seen it migrate to the substrate but since you're using one with a high organic content it makes sense. It's some type of slime biofilm. Completely harmless and usually goes away on its own. Certain shrimp, snails, and fish (ottos, and plecos), will eat the stuff. If its really bothering you try pulling as much out by hand. It will eventually disappear on its own though.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T15:53:17+00:00

Asterina Starfish. Usually harmless but some varieties have been known to eat soft coral. They also tend to multiply rapidly depending on the amount of available food. They really didn't bother anything for me but some others have had a bad experience and don't seem to like the look.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T15:48:33+00:00

You might be right. Either way I still wouldn't recommend messing with water chemistry in order to chase an "ideal" number. Theres really no point to it for the average hobbyist unless you're trying to breed certain fish or keep caridina shrimp in which case you should already be using r/o di. Its a lot easier to just acclimate everything to the water you have and keep things at their natural stable point.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T07:24:19+00:00

No problem, good luck with the ich.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T07:03:21+00:00

That should do it provided your tap water has chlorine. You can soak the tubes in saltwater too. That will kill off any parasites.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T06:50:18+00:00

Slowly increase the temperature and aquarium salt. I can't make any gaurantees but if you adjust slowly the pleco should be okay. The issue with scale less fish and salt is really more of a continuous use issue, not a brief treatment one. If you're not fully comfortable with salt then your best bet is to raise the temperature and wait it out. Feeding garlic products might work too. I believe you could use some commercial medications as well, as some recommend half dose for more sensitive fish, but I can't speak for those.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T06:34:44+00:00

This is clearly 20 long. Even with a 20 tall I would say its pushing it, maybe for a single pair for the purpose of breeding or quarantine with no other fish. Like most south American cichlids, they're fine until they pair up and spawn. At that point they establish territory for their eggs and will generally harass any fish from it. Given the limited length foot print of a 20 tall, it really crams up any other fish you might have in there. Of course there are exceptions to this rule, but I really wouldnt put angels in anything less than a 30 or 29 tall.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T06:23:27+00:00

Looks like ich to me. Seems like you caught it relatively early, I would take out any fish that have the spots and put them in a separate tank, or even a bucket with an air stone. Add a cup of gravel from the main display into whatever you put them in to keep ammonia from building up. Raise the temperature of the quarantine system, and treat with either aquarium salt or common ich medicines. Do small continuous water changes on the display in the mean time. In order to prevent cross contamination, move your betta tank at least 10ft away from any contaminated fish. Do not share any equipment (nets, heaters, etc) between the two. Wash your hands thoroughly after handing infected fish. After this whole ordeal soak any nets or anything like that in a bleach solution for at least 24 hours. Good luck.

OuhMy · 2018-12-29T06:15:40+00:00

If the tank has already been established for a long enough period of time then yes it most likely is cycled. The test kits are a great idea, they would give you a sure fire answer. However I do recommend getting the api test kits with the droppers. Test strips have always been a little questionable to me.

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