Dave Spangler

My 10 gal has higher Nitrates, Phosphates, and some easygreen. That's the tank I put the Bolbitis into. The diatoms were gone off It in two days. There are some root tabs, and a small amount of "RioEscuro-F" substrate for the Crypts in the 29 gal., but again testing doesn't show anything abnormal.

Again the new tank is four month old and gal. I also have a 10 gal that is almost 5 years old. The 10 is seasoned, and very clear. I have not cleaned the glass in the 10 for 4 years. Recently I moved some Bolbitis from the 29 to the 10. The heavy infestation of diatoms on the Bolbitis was gone in 2 days. The 29 was started with Java fern, and Anubias Nana, filter media, and water from the 10. See my frustration????

My first post was on the General Board about a growth on a Otocinclus. So this is my introduction to all. I started in the hobby in around 1958, stayed with it until around the mid 70's until life got in the way. Four years ago I got the itch. I stated with a 10 gal knowing smaller is usually tougher. It went slow and great. Peramters are great, have never had to clean the glass, gravel vac. My subsand filler probably has a lot to do with it. Humility has set in as a 4 month old 29 gal is struggling with Diatoms, heavy Diatoms. All the normal suspects have been addressed, sooooo only time will well. I enjoy reading sites like this, it reminds me of the issues, fun, calmness, etc this hobby provides. Also helps me be patient, and give things time. Hi to you all, Dave Spangler Tampa Bay Florida

Here is a update..... Prior to moving the Oto to a quarantine tank I gently scraped the bulbous mass, it moved but seemed firm. So in he went to the quarantine tank with a small amount of sea salt. The next morning the mass was gone. Maybe parasite???¿? Another day has passed, the fish is doing well and eating Zucchini. With no hurry it can stay put for a couple of weeks. Thanks, DS

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PH 6.7, KH 40, GH 70, NO3 20, PO4 0 25, temp 75

Hi all, I will introduce my self after I get going on my Otocinclus issue. In the attached photo you can see the issue. This Oto is one of five, and the only one with the issue. It's not fungus, might be a parasite?????? The fish is isolated. Any help would be appreciated.