Goldfishgirl

My cherry shrimp farm is flourishing in my 5 gallon flex. Yep it's easy you can do it!

Yes I have used it black diamond blasting sand. I worked great, You do need to use root tabs as fertilizer. The other option is to use strictly water column feeding plants.

Hi everyone, my sister recently lost two of her and her guppies she just love them. She would like to find more can anyone tell me what kind of endlers these are?

I added my seeded filter media, my favorite white cloud minnows, and some plants. The wood and plants are from another tank. I added a couple plants that I bought knowing this build was coming.

I am so excited Matten corner filter is setup, the back has been painted black. Now I'm testing out equipment. I's a budget build so here's what I ordered.. Hygger lights HG 957, Hygger heater HG 007, and Hygger hang on the back filter. Has anyone used water clarifier? It came with my gravel. it's been a very long time since I started up a tank. would really like to clear up the water. I do plan to do planted tank as soon as the water clears up they'll start going in.

I believe patience is the key And of course not overstocking. We make mistakes when we get in a rush. So... time and self-control, not getting too many fish. If you have a filter It's more than likely enough.That being said part of the fun of fish keeping is the tinkering, try new things adjusting, and all the things we learn along the way. So I guess the answer is yes, I'm sure we're over filtering. I do not believe the over filtering is going to hurt and it's part of the fun.

@Matt Butzin beautiful piece! I am setting up a 40g and wanted to use driftwood. I was not sure if it would be safe.

I hear you, it is hard to lose fish unexpectedly. I have been there many times over the years, In this hobby it happens but there is always much more joy than sorrow.

Oh dear, I know all about color changes ( Goldfish are my jam) I have no problem with that. The tumor possibility is concerning. I will follow the advice given. Yes ,I have started the salt treatment, almond leaves and every other day water treatment. I will keep a close eye on him. I should have done some research before buying. I know better, but I fell in love. 🤦‍♀️. Thank you so much for the help!

I would like to know if anyone has heard of that before?

Ok, everyone the breeder just got back to me. They said" because this betta has dragon scale gens and sometimes they grow a white scale in a few weeks it should go of no problem" I am not sure if they meant fall off? I will continue with the salt and clean water. Lazarus lives! That is what my husband insisted we name him if he showed up alive. I tracked him daily, after 4 days Chris was convinced we would have another dead fish. I will keep you updated. Thank you so much for all your help!

The guppies could be a factor if the pearl did not have active tank mates, your water is good. Is the Gourami staying at the bottom of the tank?

It really depends on the betta and his individual temperament. But if you have one that I already work with shrimp, you might be in luck. I would go with fish that didn't have the same coloring and small fins. That is if you have a backup tank in case it goes terribly wrong and he turns into Beowulf. It happened to me and that ended up being his name!

I have kept pearls before they are a great fish! Did you put the pearl in with the guppies? If it did not have another active tank mate before that might be part of the problem. Losing the other two would also stress it out. The temp. might be part of the issue. Have you tested the water? ( sorry if I missed that)

Thanks I might need to order it, we are expecting an ice storm here. I wanted to make an order from aquarium coop anyway, I was just hoping to wait until the air pumps came in.

No, they have not, it is four days before Christmas. Thank you, that is encouraging! I am happy as long as it is something I can treat. I have put salt in his tank and will do water change tomorrow and every other day after that. How long should I wait to see improvement?

OK I used my husbands phone to get some better pictures, again its hard to tell but it does not like cotton, mold, or slime . It looks like his scales are growing extra thick ?

On hand I have fish flex (Cephlexin ) , and amoxicillin. yes, I have already added almond leaves. thanks

Well that's encouraging, ( I was afraid of a tumor) I ordered my first betta in November, it arrived DOA, so this was a replacement fish. It was supposed to ship the first of December. I think they forgot. I have already started salt. How kind should I find the salt to work before starting antibiotics?

thanks yes I have contacted the breeder no response yet.

Thank you Hally, Yes I am concerned that is what I am looking at.

It's funny you should say that because I am going to try and put shrimp in. I don't know if I'll be sending them to their death with the Gourmies. It well be very heavily planted on the filter side.

Thanks Its not fuzzy or slimy. It just looks like raised scales. Very raised. I was concerned it is some kind of tumor.

About a year and a half ago my husband and I decided we were going to fix up and sell our house .It was through tears I re-homed my 75g goldfish and 38g community tanks. I kept my 2 5 gallon flex shrimp and betta tanks. My husband ran into some health issues so progress is slow and I just couldn't stand it. For Christmas He got me a 40 gallon breeder tank. Yes ,I got it early. I do love new projects. I couldn't bring myself to just put one goldfish in a 40 gallon breeder. I know my limits and I know I'm going to buy another fish and it would just take off from there. I have set up an angel fish tank Community tank before but I truly fell in love with the Pearl Gouramis that were in the tank. At certain times of the year I get extremely busy so I've chosen to do a low tech tank with a small corner-matten filter, and a simple hang on the back for mechanical filtration. Brackets are in!