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@nabokovfan87 I lost 2, but the rest look a lot better. They've gained weight and I don't see any of the white film on them. Thanks again!

I found a bunch of articles about "slime coat disease", and the pictures matched what I'm seeing on my fish. Thank you for that observation! I'll start with kanaplex and salt, but I ordered a bunch of meds for different bacterial/parasitic infections that could be causing issues with their slime coat.

Temp 77°, ph 7.2, ammonia 0, nitrite 0 and nitrate about 20ppm. The white patches are hard to see, but they are towards the back of the body and are visible in the first 2 pictures. I'll try to get better pictures. I bought the fish yesterday in Oregon and noticed the symptoms when I got them home, so thankfully it's not something that developed in one of my tanks. I suspect the sick ones were hidden away because I didn't notice anything at the store. I'll move them out of the tank right away and start treating with salt and kanaplex. Thank you!

Hi, I recently bought panda cories and noticed they have white fuzz on their bodies after I got them into their quarantine tank. I'm leaning towards a fungal infection since I not seeing anything on their faces. I think the ACO website recommends Ich x and maracyn to treat fungal infections. Are these good meds to start with?

Just got mine! Love 'em I don't know if sponge filters have a standard tube size across brands, but it fit one of my large none ACO sponge filter backups.

I don't buy fish that often because I've come to accept that I want ALL of the fish, but I can't have ALL of the fish. Plants on the other hand...

I'd love to have glass dwarf tetras or hummingbird tetras, but they've been hard to find.

It's pretty annoying when they swim too close to the gravel vac. I always check the bucket water before I dump it.

@nabokovfan87 I really appreciate your advice. Your replies have always been super helpful. I am going to double check with a barb group, but I set up the 33 for them in case they confirm what you've told me. I'm holding out because I really hate having to catch fish in planted tanks, but I know I'll probably be moving them tonight. Haha

@nabokovfan87 I actually set up the 75 specifically for the kuhli loaches! Haha I will probably end up moving the barbs to a 33 long. Would you happen to know what it is about warmer water that is not optimal for cyprinidae, aside from oxygen saturation? Does is just shorten lifespan due to higher metabolism? They were extremely timid in their quarantine tank, but now they are all over the place and don't bolt when I approach the tank. I'm considering leaving them in and observing for a bit, but I will take the advice of more experienced hobbyists.

I spaced on the lower temperature requirement for golden dwarf barbs (geli barbs, Pethia gelius) and added them to a community tank that's kept at 76-78 degrees. Will they be okay or do barbs really suffer at higher temps? I spent a lot of time nursing these guys back to health and want them to do well, but I'd rather not have to net 20+ skittish fish out of a 75 gallon.

I really like the Ziss hatchery because I can use a heater in it. I like to keep my house chilly though, and I do have a lot of fish to feed.

I don't cycle planted tanks. I just make sure I see some growth in the floating plants, add livestock slowly and test the water regularly until the tank is fully stocked.

Mind if I ask what size bamboo tubes ended working the best?

I can't wait to get them into a planted community tank! Super happy with them