Recent content by AJNOZ

Thanks for the information,   I have to ask about the catfish though b/c 90x30cm is 36x11.8 inches, not 30.  Also since they never give a hight I'm assuming that it would be ~12 inches which would give me a tank with dimensions: 3ft x 1ft x 2ft which is 22.41g so a 20g tank would be alright...

So I am looking to setup a new 20g tank, instead of the 10 gallon tank that I had originally planned.  This was due to my realization that I have fish that like larger tanks and it will give me room to grow.   I will be keeping my original 5g tank up and running as it is, however I'm unsure of...

Currently it is activated carbon.   I noticed that my filter has two slots in it that both fit the filter that it takes.  Could I put the old filter in the back and the new filter in the front for a week or so to help jumpstart bacterial growth in the new filter while also allowing for...

The levels are currently ~20ppm and I just got two plants out of quarantine and was able to add them to each of the tanks so that should help.  However I do have another question about the filters as the manufacturers recommended to change them once a month but I saw above that doing so would...

I apologize for the readings.  I tested them again and my Nitrate is low around 20 ppm, and my nitrites are 0 in both tanks.  I got the numbers mixed up as it was 6am and I didn't even think to go check it.  My current readings for both tanks are:   Nitrates: <20ppm  Nitrites: 0 pH: 7.8*...

I may be confusing Nitrites, Nitrates, and Ammonia levels from my test strips.  It's currently 6am and I'm a horrible insomniac.  As for the one inch per gallon vs surface to air ratio yes, I read a few articles about it and tested it slowly (over several months) to monitor for any issues.  So...

@LILmollyBri, shine a light on your beta, the phone flashlight app works very well for this.  If you see flecks and spots of gold or white that are a bit raised from the scales, then you have a problem.  However, if you don't see those monitor the beta for redness around the gills or anal fins...

Colleen, I didn't see this post of yours and gave you advice in your older thread.  I am glad to hear that he is improving.  I wouldn't worry too much about the hardness levels, just watch that the pH doesn't get to high or low.  Beta's are usually very hard creatures and I've seen ones that are...

Dear Colleen, at this point it sounds like you've solved the ammonia problem but the beta's slime coat is probably gone due to the frequent water changes.  The slime coat is exactly what it sounds like but it's also a dual action barrier against chemicals and bacteria/fungi/parasites and a...

Hello all,   Since this is my first post I'd like to first introduce myself.  I'm AJ, I've been a fish "hobbyist" for about 3 years now and I focus on maintaining beta tanks and figuring out ways to keep them happy with other fish as well.     Here is my current setup:   Tank #1:   Tank #2:  ...