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thanks. ;) though a common description would be "irritating and ugly red and green thingy spreading and smothering corals"
feltch if it is not ich (I hope so) there is a medication I used before and though you may use it you do so at your own risk. It's called Tetra...
could be ich. could be other parasites. it is best to quarantine next time.
nice looking LTA. looks healthy.
will work to strengthen the fishes but does not cure ich. meaning the minute they weaken it will attack and might kill them.
bacterial mats fed by nutrients and encouraged by low flow plus incorrect lighting.
expensive. but it's a right track for a newbie. and if you plan to keep tangs, puffers and triggers then a big tank is required.
I think Terry B had a nice article on fishes .... Imagine living in a paradise like world. Suddenly handled roughly, stuck in a small space with...
that small (and what can I say...bad!) skimmer on the right looks like my old Queen Venturi. Big one looks mean and great. Many people swear by...
Actually in your post mirosh you did say you made sure tank was fully cycled before adding the fish. Sincerely I believe you. However you were quick...
good luck!
small tanks are susceptible to sudden changes. some sensitive animals might not like that. tyr doing things very slowly, say drip instead of pouring...
You're on the right track now. Plus wetwebmedia is an excellent source of information. Less of the confusing anecdotals from forums (though forum aid...
Mirosh it only takes a small 5-10 gallon tank, a sponge filter, an air pump, a few cut PVC (for fish to hide and feel secure) and a ton of patience....
thats good ;D
Before pointing to many esoteric reasons, may i point out that you did not quaratine. Quarantine allows you to observe the animals and see if they...
could be not enough nutrients in the water to skim. it is a young tank. this is normal.
guys and gals ..... problem seems to be "I had not set up a quaranteen tank." unless you do this, the never ending story of ich death...
Dory in "Finding Nemo"
I don't know if there is an article from a reputable source but I've read anecdotals from other forums. For now I side with actinics and it's use for...
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