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Hmm, my mom's tank has a lot of black skirt tetras so I would like to get something different. I love cockatoo cichlids! Maybe I will try a few of them. My only concern is the last ones I had were infested with camallanus worms, which I understand is common with dwarf cichlids. I’ll have to...

I am starting to take care of a partially stocked 90 gallon tank. Current inhabitants are a common pleco (8 inches), six zebra danios, two cory cats, and about ten swordtails. I want to bulk out the cory cat school and am also hoping to get something that will keep the swordtail population in...

Huh, they look like the same bugs I had living in some semi-aquatic moss. Do they "jump" around? I doubt they are harmful to your betta. I got rid of mine by rinsing the moss and putting it outside. You could try taking all the plants out and giving them a good rinse.

I don’t have a fish room! I have a bedroom with fish tanks in it. The primary purpose of a fish room is fish.

I would treat the whole tank, even if not all fish are showing symptoms.

The inch per gallon rule isn't very accurate. The best way to tell if your tank can handle more fish, is to observe your fish and test your water. Overstocking is about more than water quality- an overstocked tank can make fish stressed and more likely to get diseases. Personally I always...

I really wish beginner starter kits came with good info on the nitrogen cycle and. a testing kit!

Test your water! That's the only way you will know. Test your water seven days after a water change, then nine days, etc. Keep in mind that even if your nitrates are low after two weeks, water changes are still important to replenish minerals and get out bacteria. Personally i'd rather just do a...

How much of the filter was from an established tank? Your tank could be already cycled, especially if the filter came from a tank with a high bioload.

I agree that Bacter AE is great for shrimplets!

...or you could do thousands of cherry shrimp.

I love angelfish, so if I were you, I would do a blackwater tank with amazing driftwood or a nice planted tank with angels.

Yes, the testing chemicals settle. At one point someone on here wrote to API inquiring about testing bottles that hadn't been used in a few years, but were not expired. The API rep wrote back saying to knock the bottle around and shake it very well before the first use because the chemicals settle.

You will probably find this thread interesting: https://www.fishlore.com/aquariumfishforum/threads/amano-shrimp-larvae-growth-progress.375165/

Hmm, it doesn't look like ich to me. The spots seem too big. It's also odd that they are only on the fins. Could it be some weird coloration? Do they look raised at all?

Thanks for sharing! I love how much personality comes through. So happy you found the missing shrimp!

Have you tested your tap water for nitrates? Do you add any fertilizer?

I agree- they wouldn’t mix well in a betta tank. Not cos of temperament, but because of their need for a strong current.

I was wondering if maybe the OP meant dead fish from the supermarket? I assume that would be fine. I frequently catch bugs around my house and outside to feed to my betta. They are naturally insectivores, so if’s a nice treat that is good for them.

Thanks for the info on chilI rasboras! I’ve been thinking about getting some for my 10 gallon as well.