Recent content by KellyLvLady

buy a 10 gallon and split it. I am not a fan of under 5 gallons. took me some time to realize why my betta was always trying to jump out of his 3.5 gallon. then the lightbulb went on, lol. Got him a 10 gallon and he grew huge! My newest. A samurai, plakat is in a 20 long with some snails. He...

Even with the plastic extender that you slide on? Works on the 10 gallon just fine. I was thinking about getting one for my 20 now I'm concerned a bit.

Two great websites/stores have two great Ferts. Aquarium-Co op, and Dustin's Fish Tanks. Both these guys are awesome, and have great youtube channels. Dustin is the plant expert and sells some real beauties. His youtube channel has endless advice.

Return all the fish. You were robbed of your money on fish that need a HUGE environment. Learn about cycling, then I would stock with lots of low tech plants sand substrate. Neon tetras and cherry shrimp.

I'm thinking of getting a 125. Barbs are my love. Odessa Barbs. Oh yea

Stop cleaning everythng! Never replace your cartridge unless its falling apart. To get the slime and gunk off you first siphon your tank 25% once a week, and wash the filter/cartridge in the dirty tank water. Just use your hand and clean it off in the water. if you use tap water as in running it...

Don't worry about the nitrogen cycle. Use this: SeaChem Betta Basics. Its all I use for my Betta's.

Lots of floating plants, Indian Almond Leaves (will turn your water a light yellow-brown). Don't worry too much about hideouts and decor. bettas like it natural and love hiding and resting on plants. I would up grade to a 10 gallon and add loose plants. I have java fern, indian almond, wisteria...

For your first tank start easy. read about the nitrogen cycle and get an API Master test kit. Once a month for maintenance is not sufficient. I use my siphon for my gravel once a week, alternating sides each week. Sand is a pretty substrate just be careful to gently siphon the top of it. or you...

Wow sorry to hear that. But I think it might be something else going on for you. I feed those pellets all the time for a long time.

Try API Melafix. I just got done with the 7 day treatment listed on the bottle. CURED!!! So happy.