LiorM

Had a HOB die on a three year old tank and lost some beneficial bacteria. aquarium is well establisehd, planted and has an extra sponge filter which kept on running, and a power head helping circulation. Currently facing a bacterial bloom, moderate , not too bad. Water parameters are still fine so cycle not crushed completely. I am monitoring ammonia and nitrite levels, but oxygen levels are low, around 5ppm at 80degrees (can't lower much more because its a discus tank which usually runs at 84) I understand that the bacteria is consuming oxygen which will probably lower O2 levels, so my question: Do I add beneficial bacteria or not? will added bacteria eat up more O2 and lower levels even further? Thank you!

Thanks, I'm actually looking more for anyone with long term experience and documentation of exposure to these background, as in years...

Hi, really interested in ADVERSE experiences with these universal rocks/Modern aquarium backgrounds. coming from a mold making background, I know how awful these materials are when working with them, and even though manufacturers attest to having tested them, I run into the random reports of fish poisoned by "something" , and recovering when these backdrops are removed. So, does anyone here have a bad experience with these? or at least had them in a tank for 5 years and up and no adverse effects? Thanks!

Thanks everyone for the replies. my LFS also mentioned that since cork will fall apart apart in the water, the fish might try to eat it , which made me decide to not go this route. I'll leave the thread here for anyone else considering this in the future. Thanks again!

Hi, Does anyone have any experience with cork wood INSIDE tank with fish? Any adverse effects? by any change does anyone have experience with long term exposure for fish? as in years? Thank you!

Hi all, Trying to get a shy pea puffer to eat, I got her some live brine from my LFS. I realize they only last for a few days, what do you think is the best way to keep them, in the refrigerator or outside at room temp? should I close the lid if keeping outside? should I add a bubbler? Thanks!

Any tips to increase fertility for Male severum? Spawning is not an issue, actually been trying to slow the female down to give the male time to recuperate. he's fertile for sure cause had wigglers, but so far it's one for 8 tries. he does hover over the eggs, so seems like he's into the whole process, just most times eggs remain unfertilized... Thanks!

Yeah, they never quite liked the Hikari algae wafers here either, didnt go for the zucchini, I'll try cucumbers today...

It's been 5 days, so pretty unusual for them. Just remembered to try Polyfilter which removes toxins (plant nutrients) and metals, so also added that to the HOB. any ideas or snail treats ideas to coax them would be great!

Do you like to eat frozen food, wouldn't you prefer it to be nice and at least room temp? 🙂 But in all seriousness, fish don't generally feed on frozen food , even captive raised, so I would suggest to defrost

Got a bunch of unhappy Rabbit Snails. Had to treat their tank with Ich-x so removed them out for a few days. They didn't like the move but were still eating. After treatment was done, I water changed two large 50% changes, added carbon to the HOB, and ran Purigen in it, still they are lethargic ever since moving into their original tank. Other Ramshorn snails, and an extra large Mystery snail are fine and eating, moving around, but the rabbit snails didn't eat, barely moving. Water parameters are fine, Nitrates under 20...any ideas??? Thanks!

Thank you! Will do!

My Geopagus has been getting for lack of a better word "Zits". it's not ich, there's always just one. I dont see any lesions and these come and go away. hole in the head ? when these zits go away they barely leave mark. it's an established tank, no bullying, no recent fish addition, in the past all fish were dewormed, I run plenty of filteration+ purigen. Any ideas on what these are and how to help these go away?

Been keeping fish for a couple of decades but first time having Uarus. They seem to have developed ich, but, I saw a mention of them having white dots on their body that LOOK like ich but is just part of their scales. Anyone has specific experience with this issue and Uaru? again, I know what ich looks like, and good with treatment, just don't want to treat needlessly Thanks!

These are very good point about the Dad being stressed, and 5 Gallon maintenance, thank you!