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HI all, Now that I have established healthy tanks and all my fish seem happy and healthy, I am looking into adding some diversity to their diet. I currently have 1 Betta, (different tank) 1 Platy, 2 guppies and 5 neons. I am looking for food to get them to help them the nutrients they...

I agree. I can’t afford an upgrade right now, but am working on getting a bigger tank for the neons. My LFS willingly sold me the neons, even after I asked multiple times about each fish and their preferred environments, tank sizes etc. They assured me it was “fine” and tried to sell even more...

HI all, I've been thinking of adding shrimp to my two aquariums. Do they count in the "1inch of fish per gallon rule?" (and is this even still accurate or used? I have a 3.5gal with one male Betta and a 10gal with 5 neons, 1 platy and 2 guppies. could I add shrimp to either of these tanks? If...

I love my neon tetras, (male) guppies and I also like Rasboras. I have the neons, guppies and a platty in my 10gal now.

This is so pretty! Your fish look very happy. Can I ask you how to get a sunrise/sunset feature on your lights? And why you do 50% water changes every week? (I’m pretty new to this and have only heard of 10-15% water changes.) Thanks!!

I’m so so sorry to hear this. You did a wonderful job supporting him through this journey.

I love Marimo Balls. In combination with my Amazon sword plants, they keep my water super clear and my fish are MUCH more active than before.

Amazon Sword and Marimo balls are my go-to. It looks like you already have these though, so good luck! LOVE the tank.

Out of the decorations in my tank, my guppies have shown the most interest in the Amazon sword plants, and my little “coral cave.” I’ve attached pictures below. They like to nibble on the outside of the pumpkin, but my tetras and platy are the ones who usually go inside.

HI all, Just wanted to share my experience with live plants. I have a 10gal that I do weekly water changes on, but still noticed the water was slightly murky. Not alarmingly so, but sill noticeable. So I went to the store and got an Amazon Sword plant and Marimo Balls. They have significantly...

Once your tank gets more settled, consider adding live plants. I just got an Amazon Sword plant & Marimo Balls, and absolutely LOVE them. They help keep my water clear and my fish seem very happy. If you decide to add live plants, just make sure you research how much light they need etc. Too...

HI all, Just looking for tips & advice for caring for Guppies (2 male) 1 Platy, and 5 Neon Tetras. Looking for things I should know about like: light preferences, decor, schooling/other behaviors, feeding, etc. I'd love to learn anything you guys know about these fish and/or hear any tips...

What's the difference between dividing a male betta and a female? (I have a male right now, but I'm just curious.)

I really like this idea. I honestly didn't know they had stores that only specialized in fish. Do you have any suggestions? I'm honestly extremely concerned about Petsmart's employee advice. (It doesn't help that they advertise 2 to 5 gallon tanks with bettas AND 5 other fish in the same...

Thanks guys. If I take the Betta out, are they okay in a 10 gal?

So I just found out that my 10gal is too small for my 5 neons, as there is a divider in the tank between them and my Betta. Even after asking the pet store employees 85 billion times, they still encouraged me to buy neons for my tank. Someone even recommended I have SEVEN in 6 gallons of...

HI all, I have a 10 gallon tank (with a divider), 1 Betta and 5 neon tetras. The divider splits the tank about 60/40, with the Betta on the 40 side & 5 neons on the 60 side. Could I add more fish to the 40 side? More neons, or a guppy or two? If so, would I need to make more room on the neon...

To be safe, I would get a divider between the Betta and any other fish you get. I think aggression with other breeds CAN depend on the individual fish, but I lost 3 neons from putting the Betta and tetras all together. (I don’t know enough about Pygmy Cory’s to answer that part of your question )

I personally love Neon Tetras & Guppies I’m not super familiar with bigger fish- but love their colors and temperaments.

First of all, how is he doing now? I would recommend getting your water tested, just to rule out any issues with the water itself. If your mom is pouring tap water straight into his tank, that could be a big problem. Do you use any water conditioners? Also, how much is your mom feeding him? If...