MyFishTank.Net Freshwater Saltwater Aquarium Fish Forum - FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/ got a question? want to share an experience when you were a newbie? en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:19:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg MyFishTank.Net Freshwater Saltwater Aquarium Fish Forum - FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/ I need help... http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59439-i-need-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:39:03 GMT :o:oI need as much help as I can get... I dont know alot about filters n whatnot but am in LOVE with my oscars... I dont want to screw anything up... :o:oI need as much help as I can get... I dont know alot about filters n whatnot but am in LOVE with my oscars... I dont want to screw anything up (thats why i found this forum..) I need as much help as I can get!! Constructive criticism is welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions Julez http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59439-i-need-help.html Tank cycling... http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59433-tank-cycling.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:19:52 GMT Is it better to do the fishless cycling?? We cycled all of our tank with danios... that is how our local fish store told us to do it.... I would...
Is it better to do the fishless cycling?? We cycled all of our tank with danios... that is how our local fish store told us to do it.... I would really like to try the other method...
]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions Julez http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59433-tank-cycling.html Can I get a Parrot Cichlid? http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59429-can-i-get-parrot-cichlid.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:39 GMT Soooo
I set up another 29 gal tank...I know, I'm slightly obsessed with fish.

Anyways, I'm wondering if I could get a parrot cichlid? In the tank, there is a small pleco, two little fruit tetras, and two mollies. The mollies can be moved if they have to. I have a 30 and 10 gal filter in the tank, and a heater if necessary. I also have a little cave for it to hide in.

I don't have a light/lid, though. The tank is under my other 29 gal, and I ran into the problem of the bottom tank being too close to the bottom of the other tank to fit a lid in between easily.

Also, just curious. Is there a tank size that would be equivalent in width and length to the 29, but not as tall (my 29 is 30x12x18)? Maybe a 20gal long? It is hard and time-consuming to do water changes with the 3.5 inch gap above the bottom tank.

But back to parrot cichlids. Would one be compatible with the other fish? And would it be okay without a light?

EDIT: Sorry, this should be in the general freshwater forum I think. I'll repost it there. ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions vo1umeone http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59429-can-i-get-parrot-cichlid.html new to the forum... http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59423-new-forum.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:28:25 GMT Hello.. Im new to the forum... we are rather new to hobby.. we have 3 tanks up and running... One cycling, and another one coming tomarrow... We... Hello.. Im new to the forum... we are rather new to hobby.. we have 3 tanks up and running... One cycling, and another one coming tomarrow... We have a 29 gallon with 6 tiger barb, 3 albino tiger barbs, a tiny rainbow shark, 2 tiny bala sharks, a placo, and 1 lonely black high fin tetra... In our other 29 gallon we have a tiger oscar, an albino tiger oscar, a blue pacific reef cichlid, an upside down catfish, and a very nervous placo... The 10 gallon is for our feeder fish, and we are cycling a 55 gallon we are borrowing untill tax time to get a huge tank for Oscars... My fiance found someone wanting to get rid of another 55 tank, so we just had to have it... lol Anyway, Im in hopes of learning as much as possable... ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions Julez http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59423-new-forum.html Help Issue with Nitrites http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59415-help-issue-nitrites.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:21:12 GMT So I have had my tank setup for 3 months and have had high nitrite levels for the past two months that wont seem to go away with treatment suggested... So I have had my tank setup for 3 months and have had high nitrite levels for the past two months that wont seem to go away with treatment suggested by my LFS and water changes. All other levels are normal and no ammonia is present in the water tests. I have java moss, wisteria, amazon swords and java ferns. Fish are two panther catfish, white convict, firemouth chiclid, spotted puffer, two chinese algae eater and one mono. I have visited 3 LFS and each tests my water says no ammonia present but high nitrites and then they sell me a product they believe will remove the nitrites but none have worked so far please help I am going nuts over this.
Oh also fish do not seem to have any issues not gasping for air at the surface which is typically a sign of high nitrites. I have only lost one fish a black convict she kept laying eggs every two weeks since I got her and just died the other day after laying a fresh batch of eggs. ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions jjonesrjc http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59415-help-issue-nitrites.html Filters that make no noise? http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59412-filters-make-no-noise.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:52:17 GMT is there a filter i can use that makes no noise so that my "princess" ( roommate) wont unplug it at night? ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions lilprincess1026 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59412-filters-make-no-noise.html hello im new and I need help http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59410-hello-im-new-i-need-help.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:26:46 GMT I have a 10g tank in my doorm room ( its the biggest we can have) and i have 2 tiny feeder goldfish and 2 fancy goldfish 2 snails and i HAD a fiddler... I have a 10g tank in my doorm room ( its the biggest we can have) and i have 2 tiny feeder goldfish and 2 fancy goldfish 2 snails and i HAD a fiddler crab in there but its dead now it died this morning after i bought it last night.

I was told that all of my fish and things could coexist, is it true? also my roommate unplugs my filter at night ( its a silent one that sounds like a fountain) I would like to have a nice set up but im limited to goldfish ( wasnt my coice the RA's gave them to us)

I'll get pics, there isnt much in it at all. so im open to suggestions. ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions lilprincess1026 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59410-hello-im-new-i-need-help.html new fish questions http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59404-new-fish-questions.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:09:30 GMT ok for one i just got a peacock eel and am not sure what they eat! for two i have a bala shark and a few of his scales seem to be... ok for one i just got a peacock eel and am not sure what they eat! for two i have a bala shark and a few of his scales seem to be missing? and i had a smaller one but he died the other day and he had the same thing, missing scales. and the bala also seems to gasp for air or looks like hes yawning. also i have a red tail shark and he chases the bala but only around feeding time but he doesn't seem to hurt the bala just chase him. so i didn't think that had anything to do with the scales but i don't know much...lol but thanks for reading and any help is appreciated....thanks ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions valeria87 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59404-new-fish-questions.html Rock and Driftwood? http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59403-rock-driftwood.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:26:45 GMT I am looking to buy rock and driftwood for my 75 gallon tank, but I have had very little luck. Most rock seems like its for saltwater. Is there any... I am looking to buy rock and driftwood for my 75 gallon tank, but I have had very little luck. Most rock seems like its for saltwater. Is there any large rock other than slate or little rocks that I can use?

I have searched on google with little luck and ebay has some driftwood but not much rock. Whats the best way to make sure these are clean just pour boiling water on them? ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions billswin http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59403-rock-driftwood.html <![CDATA[My Platy won't grow.]]> http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59397-my-platy-wont-grow.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:38:59 GMT I have a Platy that is about 5 months old. I found it inside the canister filter as I was preparing to clean it out. I moved it to one of my 14... I have a Platy that is about 5 months old. I found it inside the canister filter as I was preparing to clean it out. I moved it to one of my 14 gallon tanks so my angelfish wouldn't be tempted to snack on it. It was tiny then, and not much bigger now, about 5 months later. It seems healthy enough, eats fine, swims around alot,but it just won't get any bigger. Is there such a thing as a runt fish? I've read that high nitrate levels can hinder a fishes growth, but I've had several fish born in that tank and they grew fine. The other Platys from that batch are normal size now. Anyone else ever have a fish that just wouldn't grow? ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions Nostrathomas http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59397-my-platy-wont-grow.html <![CDATA[Sorry it's been awhile since I've been on]]> http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59395-sorry-its-been-awhile-since-ive-been.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:35:54 GMT Just to bring you guys up to speed I went on a trip for awhile and my GF was left in charge of my 20g, I have lost my marimo ball aswell as my dwarf... Just to bring you guys up to speed I went on a trip for awhile and my GF was left in charge of my 20g, I have lost my marimo ball aswell as my dwarf gourami and 1 of my danios.

as a way to make it up to me she bought 3 barbs I don't know what kind or if they are really barbs 1 is all black and the other two are silverish with black dorsal and side fins with the lower fins being orange all 3 have fancy fins.

my plants are doing super well, the wisteria has taken over the whole tank.

I'll be taking some pics soon for you guys since I plan on finally getting my bristle nose pleco sunday and maybe some other schooling fish and maybe a shrimp or 2.

also my GF is finally gonna let me help her set up the 10g, gonna put the 3 barbs in there and not sure what else, but I'm sure I'll be putting some wisteria in there just to clean out the 20g. ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions stoddern http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59395-sorry-its-been-awhile-since-ive-been.html Emperor 400 cleaning ? http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59394-emperor-400-cleaning.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:05:22 GMT I just got a used setup and am working on re-staining the stand, but it came with an Emperor 400 which is pretty dirty (white stuff all over it). ... I just got a used setup and am working on re-staining the stand, but it came with an Emperor 400 which is pretty dirty (white stuff all over it).

He said he has never replaced the Bio-wheels 2 of them just cleaned them. But the 2 filters are brand new used for about a week. How should I clean out the unit, don't think water will work alone. And should I purchase new filters or Bio-wheels or is it all ok since it was in his tank?

Also what the best way to clean out the 75 gallon tank, not very dirty. ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions billswin http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59394-emperor-400-cleaning.html Fishless cycle question http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59379-fishless-cycle-question.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:45:56 GMT Ok. So my tank has been running for a couple weeks now. My ammonia is about to 0. My Nitrate is a little high, but Nitrite is really high. Do I wait... Ok. So my tank has been running for a couple weeks now. My ammonia is about to 0. My Nitrate is a little high, but Nitrite is really high. Do I wait for the Nitrite to drop or do I need to feed it more ammonia? I think i've read a wc will drastically drop the nitrite, then I would be ready for fish?

BTW I have a 75 gal, sand substrate, a few fake plants and rocks. It's equipped with 2 whisper 30/60's. How often do I need to change the carbon and the regular filters? I think the carbon can be cleaned out a few times? PH is high too, but wont a wc help this also?

Thanks for all ur guys support. You ROCK *PEACE!* ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions BradT041 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59379-fishless-cycle-question.html Domination of ICK http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59378-domination-ick.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:49:11 GMT So had one fish develop ick, tried to treat it using Jungle Ick Clear Tank Buddies tablets, which apparently i have had no success with. Over the... So had one fish develop ick, tried to treat it using Jungle Ick Clear Tank Buddies tablets, which apparently i have had no success with. Over the past 3 days, ick has claimed almost all of my fish population, and the remaining ones, cept for my oto cats have ick on them. I'm still treating the tank for it with the tablets, but i'm assuming that it probably will not work and i'll have some more dead ones tomorrow or soon.

So my question is, assuming the parasite kills my entire community, how do i kill off the thing permanently (yes i know its always in the tank, but you get what i mean) and start over. *assuming the cats live through it (they look healthy) i'll move them into my 10gallon for now.

Do i raise the temp. to the highest it can be and wait for a week or two? New rocks? New artificial plants? New rootwood? i'd hate to replace everything but i will do it if necessary. ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions lludu http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59378-domination-ick.html <![CDATA[Parkinson's Rainbowfish??]]> http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59371-parkinsons-rainbowfish.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:59:40 GMT Do Parkinson's Rainbowfish need to be kept in a school like boesmani rainbows? will they join a school of boesmani and be happy? ]]> FreshWater Beginner Information/Questions divinus-oculus http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/freshwater-beginner-information-questions/59371-parkinsons-rainbowfish.html