[Anyone ever have a banana plant get white fuzz over it then start to float?]

The tubes where rotting I pulled them out and they stank bad.  I tried cutting bad ones away but they died.   Won’t be trying those again.  @Scaperoot

[Anyone ever have a banana plant get white fuzz over it then start to float?]

I’ve had tons of banana plants and my recent order from the co op 2 of them got this white fuzz on it.  Kind of like biofilm except it’s a seasoned tank and now one is starting to float.  Anyone experience this? 

[Did Jimmy leave Co Op for fritz?]

On KGs livestream he was talking about jimmy going to fritz.  Is it coops jimmy?

[Congo Tetra mouth not right.]

I treated him with Marcyn and salt. Two more of my congos both got it also.  Quarantined them and treated same way.    Today all went back into  their tanks healed! I believe it was tetra mouth rot.  Luckily I caught it early.  All I’ve researched is it’s a death sentence if you don’t see it quick.  

[Congo Tetra mouth not right.]

On 1/19/2023 at 3:43 AM, nabokovfan87 said:

@GoYankees10hwhat do you have on hand for meds?

Med trio and salt

On 1/19/2023 at 6:56 AM, Colu said:

As his lips are swollen Frist thing I would do is a course of maracyn2 active ingredient minocycline has anti-inflammatory properties that will help reduce some of the swelling and salt 1 table spoon for 2 gallons  @GoYankees10

Thank you

[Congo Tetra mouth not right.]

On 1/19/2023 at 1:48 AM, nabokovfan87 said:

Salt is fine to start with and wont hurt or harm anything.

You can also add in IAL to help out with that too.

Not easy, but are you able to verify the fish can eat and that there's not something stuck in the mouth?

Nothing stuck in his mouth and he isn’t eating.   His lips are swelled up.  I’ve never seen anything like it though I’ve only been keeping fish for 6 years.  

[Congo Tetra mouth not right.]

I think he smashed against something.   He is in my Congo Tetra tank has been going for 3 years.     Treat with salt? Or has someone seen this before and it’s something else. I moved him to an extra tank I keep setup for these type of things.  

[Beware ordering from aquahuna. (Update) They fixed the problem]

On 1/7/2023 at 1:48 AM, nabokovfan87 said:

May or may not be related.  AH is in the middle of moving to a new location.  I have been eyeballing an amano shrimp / fish order, but given that move I am waiting for a little while.

Sorry about your issues.  I did get Otos from them, I think I had 6 come in, 4 are doing really well.  I don't have a QT tank, so it's fantastic to know about that issue with ich you experienced if I do order some.

Hopefully next time, or the next place, you have a better experience!

Funny thing was I was super worried about the Neon Tetras because everyone says they always have issues getting them shipped and they’re perfect.  

[Beware ordering from aquahuna. (Update) They fixed the problem]

I’ve order from aquahuna multiple times no issue.  Last month on December 19th  I ordered 28 neon tetras and 6 ottocinlus catfish.   The tetra where fine but the Ottos ended up with ich.  Luckily they where in a quarantine tank.  I treated them but they all eventually died 36$ down the drain.   My first bad experience buying fish.  I messaged them to see if I could get some sort of credit for my next order and I got this.   I know their policy is so many days but how can you just push aside a customer that received a fish form you that died from something  that takes more than 3 days to die form  especially when the ich didn’t show up well past 3 days.  
 

(update) I emailed a second time and they totally took care of me     I’m not sure i got a customer service person having a bad day the first time but the second response was exactly what I thought should’ve happen  props to them   

[Energy usage as a fish keeper when the temp dropped 50 degrees in one day.]

On 12/25/2022 at 1:03 AM, nabokovfan87 said:

what app or measurement method do you have?  I am guessing that's your thermostat or electric company? 

My electric company Duke Energy has a app with all info you can check every day.  

[Energy usage as a fish keeper when the temp dropped 50 degrees in one day.]

My fishroom is in the upstairs of my Cape cod house.  It’s heated by 1 electric oil heater which works perfect every winter every year.   This year I’m in Ohio and as everyone knows insane cold temps hit.  My fishroom dropped to 58 degrees, luckily all my tanks stayed with a degree or two of 78 which all me Co Op heaters are set but ran constantly. I added a second 1800  oil heater and the room would get to about 62 degrees and my aquarium heaters had to do the rest. Luckily everything is good other than the crazy electric consumption.  

[Does anyone know if a good place to order some Similis shell dwellers?]

Thanks guys.  

[Chipped a corner on my 125, should be ok right?]

On 7/31/2022 at 11:59 PM, anitstuk said:

Should be fine because it doesn't appear to be that deep. Is any water seeping out?

No seepeage.   It’s just very edge.  I figured it would be ok. But decided to check with the experts here.  

[Chipped a corner on my 125, should be ok right?]

[Get one of these if you have pea puffers]

On 7/22/2022 at 3:19 PM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said:

They are hard to come by online. Any suggestions @GoYankees10?

I got mine on eBay from a UK seller for like $20.  Took 4 weeks to get to me but well worth it.   These snail traps are awesome.    

[Get one of these if you have pea puffers]

I have a snail tank I keep just to feed my puffers. This sera snail trap is amazing to catch a bunch once a week.

[I thought a 125 would be big enough 🫣]

2 FX6s

[Aquarium Co-Op 100 Watt Heater]

After using these heaters for a few months I have 1 thing I think could improve.  The suction cups are not good. Can 2.0 get magnets holding this on? 

[I thought a 125 would be big enough 🫣]

On 7/1/2022 at 8:44 PM, pcb09 said:

have you mobilized this army yet?

They’re growing.      I have to give them a can of Green beans twice a day now along with some extreme big fellas pellets.  

[Ziss brine shrimp hatchery Heater]

On 7/1/2022 at 5:41 PM, Georgiapeach88 said:

Do you seal the big hole in your lid?

No

[Ziss brine shrimp hatchery Heater]

If you have a lamp with like a 60 watt light bulb sitting around those work amazing to heat it.  Here’s what I use.  

[Aquarium Co-Op 100 Watt Heater]

On 6/23/2022 at 3:44 PM, ILikeFish said:

Silly question about the heater. What are the dimensions of the heater. I am trying to find out if it will fit in a Fluval Flex 15

It fits easily. I have one in my 15 flex.  I have it at the bottom of the left back compartment.  

[What does your background look like on your tank and what did you use?]

Top is a black trash bag - Bottom I painted the back black.  

[Aquarium Co-Op 100 Watt Heater]

On 5/8/2022 at 2:50 AM, Tihshho said:

I keep my house colder year round too and don't over do it with heaters. You should be able to get away with two if you want to save a bit on power and open up a plug.

You where right.  I took out one in my 75s so there is only 2 and I put 3 in my 125 they do perfect !

[I thought a 125 would be big enough 🫣]

Gonna need a bigger tank