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This sounds like a euthanasia case unfortunately. Once they reach this level of ill they don’t often come back. In the future you do need to either research what size tank the fish you want need, or be willing to rehome them in a situation like this.

I’d pick one tetra or rasbora and do around 12-20 of those, and pick either the kulis or cories and bump those to 8 or so. This is just personal preference though, fish are generally better off with more of their own kind and less competition with other species. If that’s your cup of tea though...

I think some petrified wood would look great! Placed vertically it would give a sort of cliff effect. Paired with some stem plans like rotala it would look pretty cool! Although I think the healthiest for you tank would be more plants and cover in general.

It’s very very common for bettas to change color over time due to a gene called the marble gene. He actually looks like he’s in beautiful condition especially for having such large fins! Perhaps we could get a photo without the harsh lighting, so we can see his scales better (like in the first...

It would likely still be a weak spot, but then, I’ve never seen anyone do it before. You could take some measurements of the panel and get a replacement panel, but that would be a whole thing and possibly more expensive (and definitely more risky) than just buying a new tank.

If it’s a scratch, it should be fine as long as it’s not super deep. If it’s a crack I wouldn’t risk it. If you are gonna fill it fill it outside.

Gosh I LOVE slime molds, they’re so cool. I did not know they could be fully aquatic though.

That looks beautiful! I don’t know much about cichlids, but I do want to know what wood you used :D

Crisco is a popular one here because it doesn’t degrade. Perhaps I’ll give that a try.

I have no clue if it requires lubricant, actually. That’s a good thought. It’s very simple, an intake on the side with an impeller that just spits the water back out so I’m a bit skeptical it does. I will check out Tanner again though. I abandoned their channel for advice a year or so ago but...

Currently I’m using a Sicce Mi Mouse 300L pump for one of my mini fountain builds that I’m planning on upgrading to a larger build. Mostly the problem with it is A. it’s tendency to run disgustingly loud and scream (yes, scream) at random times for no reason and B. You have to clean it every...

Happens to the best of us. Cories do have a tendency to get into trouble with their curiosity.

Definitely don’t pull it backwards, they have spines on their back that prevent just that. Can you push them through and have them come out a different hole (like a hole in the bottom)? Obviously remove the decoration once this is over, this will almost certainly happen again.

Tell him. Be as kind or as blunt as you want, but you’ve got to tell him. Perhaps they will take an interest in the chemistry aspect of fishkeeping; but be completely prepared for them to either ignore you, gaslight you, or verbally tear you a new one.

Ok, let’s just ignore all science here for a sec. Trust your gut. What do you think is going on here? No pressure, it just sometimes works better for me to take a step back from all the complicated sciences and look at the big picture.

Limnophila sessiliflora?

I’d love to. I’d love to learn how to handle them and pin them properly too, could never bring myself to purchase them knowing I’d handle them poorly. So far I only collect specimens I find myself, and I think I’ve done quite a good job. My proudest finds are the Polyphemus moth and lorquin's...

Hydrocotyle! It can grow immersed or submerged, I have a bunch of plants that do both at the same time. Bunch of different sizes and a relatively quick grower. It’s also edible in small amounts if you ever want a tangy salad garnish!

I know nothing about cichlids, but those spots and shape scream Jack Dempsey to me. Perhaps someone else will chime in to correct me.

in all honesty you’re already overstocked as it is, no more fish in general. I can’t really give advice on water changes if you are cycling a tank, but if it’s a cycled tank I would do a 50% water change once a week. It’s a bit suspicious that the fish store lady didn’t even vaguely remember...