Recent content by bohica12

No driftwood or anything like that. I have nothing in the tank, besides gravel took my fake plants and figures out of the tank to see what happens. When changing water I use a hand held vacuum. If it is algae, do I get something to control the algae? Thanks for the quick response.

Ok, First off all my fish are doing well and none have died. I have about 13 fish total platies and tetras. I also have one big Pleco(Bottom Feeder). I have had this tank running since early April. This is my first tank, Ever. It is a 29 gallon tank, and I use a Whisper Power Filter for my...

Ok, this is not a fish life or death problem, yet. Cause it has been more than a week and have lost zero fish from it. Here is my problem, I have a brownish to almost light grey color of water. My fish are still active and seem healthy(platies and Tetras). Unlike before when I did a water change...

Ok here is my problem. Take in mind that I have only been a fish owner for 6 months. I bought some plastic like maybe acrylic paper for the back of my tank. When I tape it to the back instead of the pretty blue color of the paper it now(when up to the glass) looks black. YUK!! I go to the fish...

Just was wondering what would be a stronger light, than I have now. I am using a 40watt preheat bulb, for my 29 gallon tank. Any thoughts? Also what can i buy to clean my glass under my tank hood. It is really getting thick from splashing and looks nasty. Thanks

Thanks, and I have Platies and Tetras!!!! Thanks again.

Hello, sorry did not know where to post this. I have a quick question, I heard that giving my fish a variety of selections for food is healthy for them. I was wondering what are some other things I can feed my platys, and tetras. I feed them flakes and freeze dried blood worms. I heard blanched...

A BIG THANK YOU!!!!!!!! My water is clearing up, I have changed the water 3 days straight. And that seems to be working. With a little help from my filter of course. No more fish are dying, and they seem relatively happy. Lost 5 fish total, mostly Tetras. They must need the cleanest water to...

Ok, Thanks!! Water is still very very cloudy, but I have not lost any more fish from it. (That I am aware of, water is too cloudy to tell) I will quit using the EasyBalance, it can be found at your local Wal-mart in the pets dept. I will keep changing the water slowly, but gradually in order to...

That is the best information that i have received so far. I did stir the gravel a lot, causing those pockets to come to the surface. this is reading off of the back of the EasyBalnce solution. EasyBalnce reduces frequent water changes, Keeps aquarium water biologically balnced for up to 6...

Thanks for the reply, ok I will try a 10% change and see what happens. Water is still very cloudy and white, foggish. I have a 29 gallon tank did not do a water change for awhile cause I was using easy balance. I use a vacuum pump, ciphering action to remove the water and waste. Hope this helps...

What do you mean by sand probs? Also what kind of test kits do you guys use. All I have is the test strips that are color coded. They have always came with negative results, but my fish were happy and active so I did nothing drastic. I have gravel on the bottom and I stired a lot of waste around...

Ok, here is the deal. Currently my tank is a cloudy almost white color from my last water change. I really I think I changed too much water causing either my ammonia to rise or my water became acidic. I have hard water to begin with, that is why when I do water changes I use bottled water to...