neatfreak

I don't do anything they just do it when they want to. I think because I loaded it up with LOTS of hiding area,they feel safe, and they have there own spots to protect. I feed them shrimp pellets mostly, but I do treat them with brine shrimp, and frozen krill,algae waffers. hope that helps

they HAVE . gave some to petland[8] have some on hold for friend gave some as birthday gifts lost about 4 adults when they were babies I had about 80 of them. they are mating again, no signs of babies YET. well be fine in 45g.hopfully will be up & running by tomorrow? cross your fingers for me

I have blue's. 5adults in25g[way to small] 4 in a 20g[way to small] just got 45g will put all in. lots of niches and hiding spots. silk plants & tight fit lids.!! they love to escape!

how much do you feed?

after 3days[bring strength back] you can try melafix to bring back fins it does work.

wow!!!!!!!

is it stringy or normal size?

depending on species? africans love it, others not so much.

clamped fins,sign of poor water condition. rams like low ph[peat and drift wood] test water?temp? possible over crowding in 10gal.

DO NOT FEED shell fish Beefheart ! IT WILL kill,but Ifeed my south NO PROBLEM. let me ask this...... would you like chicken EVERY NIGHT? I myself would LOVE a STEAK once in a while. frozen is as close to live is you can get, DEPENDING on species!!!!! Do the research, Don't rely one others ,only you will kill,or be successfull!!!! :thumbs:

what size tank? change territories[lots of hiding room] I've kept jd's with convicts,no problem are they the same size?

check temp?

hi and welcome to aa

your :welcome: thank you.

I, myself,have as well over the 18 years of fish keeping,plus training . advice is still advice .

QT would be cheaper and best for the one fish.

africans yes, others not so much. depends what fish your putting in!

e.m.tablets:1 tab per10gal.for 5 to 7 days. then 25% water change. aqua salt and melafix can help as well there is other produces as well ,maracide I think is one. Seachem is another good one. hope that helps

in my opinion, you should be fine . but when you do water change from 55g,[25%] don't take the bottom. just the middle of tank is good.[no parasites,ect.] after take water sample to lps to test.[free] should be all good though.

to my knowledge,discus have to have low ph, 5 to 6ish[if constent].natural way is:drift wood [turns wATER BROWN BUT FISH LOVE IT]rinse first. peat in filter[fiber or pellets] for meds I recommend little aqua salt[LESS than half tble per 5 gals,dissolved first.] melafix [1 teas. per 10 gal.] or for soaking food kanaplex is a good product[for not eating] food[frozen discus delight is best , brine shrimp] treat water[tap water conditioner,prime ect.] at pet store they say,once cycled,only water change: once a week 10% once evey 2weeks 20% after 5 to 7 day meds,only 25%[do not over medicate] never more.need aged water.to much stress on fish. lighting might be to much,they like it little darker. they enjoy live plants as well.temp can be around 81. please let me know if this helps! just some friendly help.

DON"T GIVE UP : tell me what's wrong? IN detail; PH, water, temp ,levels, food, TANK SIZE, how many tank mates. WHAT MEDS & for how long. I'll think of more but for now TELL ME!

I use Laguna spong under pump, work great!

sumps are great.. no cords,clean look great filter,clean water for all fish.

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you'll love it here. :welcome: