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geleen

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  1. I have some from brineshrimp direct. The same I have used for years 80% hatch $94 can in Edmonton john
  2. I am home from 2 pm till about 5

    john 780.982.3033

  3. I agree with Jason, prime will give a false ammonia reading for as long as 3 days. Perhaps do no wc for 4 days then test. If you are very concerned do not feed for the duration. The fish will be fine.
  4. I would suggest testing your source water to start.
  5. I have bought from them a few yrs ago and shipping was easy.
  6. geleen

    Hello

    Welcome.....you should realize you have mts. Multiple tank syndrome...:-)...darn parents!
  7. As soon as there are spawning hormones in the water, other pairs would be triggered into spawning as well. Angels quite often spawn every 10 to 14 days. While they can seriously injure and kill, usually that is not the case. Having 12 barbs in a tank usually prevents them from nipping at other species, they are too busy among themselfs.One pair of angelfish will be happy in a 20 gallon tall. So they don’t need all that much room. Having some predatory species like, for instance rainbow fish or Bristlenose pleco ( and many others) in the tank helps by them stealing the eggs and limits the time of aggression. You could use An eggcrate divider in the 55. Certain species of cichlids can and will be very aggressive and for some of usthat can be hard to take.
  8. I would bet that there is some wigglers still attached to a surface where they are defending. ....they will defend fry vigorously until they eaten or removed. The aggression stops then.....till the next time.
  9. Looks like a pair has formed and is defending territory. They will likely spawn soon and the aggression will likely subside.
  10. I would doubt that your ph is 10. This I very alkaline ... Perhaps get a substitute test to compare.
  11. For the majority of fish no need to worry about kh and dh, the reason your ammonia goes up after the water change is because you’re likely using the product called prime which gives you a false reading for about three days. Sounds like you’re on track. Most fishes in the stores come from commercial breeders and there is no need to worry about changing the parameters of your water as they are already used to it. Trying to change pH is not a good idea for the fish you have and actually most others. Quite often, Neons and angelfish get along just fine, especially if they are introduced within a short time of each other and they are not full-grown angelfish. John
  12. How about Vieja breidohri......although they are only one inch... john
  13. geleen

    Hello

    Welcome to AA. looks like your well on the way to multiple tank syndrome....forget that you have the disease.
  14. I have 97% of a 400 + gallon in 3/4 inch glass available 30 inches high. john
  15. The temperature is likely fine a couple of degrees one way or the other. The thermostat on the heater is not very accurate. The thermometer is not accurate. However on the whole it works just fine. I use a digital household thermometer that can be used for cooking and I’m quite happy with that. The rocks are fine. Bart is an expert in the use of plants for filtration. However as a newbie I recommend constant monitoring and do your water changes anyway until you are comfortable. Stocking densities are especially important with this methodology. I also have a bunch of plants that you can try, however I am near West Edmonton mall. John
  16. Prime will show ammonia for about 3 days because of the chemical conversion to the less harmful form of ammonia according to their website. I think your tank is cycled. The fish that are dying now, is the issue. No fish store is free of parasites but unfortunately petsmart does not have a good reputation. Use your microscope to look at the poop to start with. Necropsy will also show gut nasties etc.Take a gill scraping and have a look. Worms are common. Etc. you have the skill and knowledge to treat without guessing. brown or any algae is a result of imbalance between nutrients and light....reduce one or both. a lot of fish die from over feeding and improper maintenance. Most expert believe in 50 % per week all in one go. add only 2 to 3 fish every 2 weeks to let the bio buildup the levels of bacteria needed for the added load. try to buy from local breeders, the chances of parasites is greatly reduced. the tetras you like are not usually available by local breeders......also very aggressive in small numbers. see if any of this rings a bell and go from there. John Btw Edmonton can use a good vet for fish.
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  19. Did you forget the dechlorinator perhaps. Also some fishes from lake tang do not like large water changes.
  20. How well do severums do in Edmonton water? Would they reproduce? Thanks John
  21. Ok no longer safe for the living room in my opinion....may be sealed again but beware....
  22. I believe there is a sticky on resealing on the forum....fairly easy, remove old with utility knife, don't cut under the glass, clean well......green tape the seams and re-caulk. Not a good idea to put more silicone.
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