Recent content by Firecc

Do not worry. Your Platy fish are just fine. They tend to like their plants to hide in. They will swim when it is calm. My platy fish hide when I am working around in the tank and then come out to feed. Yes, they do enjoy the night swim, but most of the time they like to hide.

I would put just one type of fish in a 10 gallon tank. If you want something simple and easy to care for like your guppies and betta, I would suggest neons. However, do not mix them with other fish. Neons are a very mild mannored fish and tend to become food for any other fish. There a many...

I just wanted to say Hello to everyone! I just recently started up three freshwater fish tanks. I have a 1.5L tank, a 10 gallon, and a 30 gallon tank. I have recently gotten my fish into them. All seem pretty happy. Hope this finds everyones tanks doing well and enjoying the swim!

Betta fish are pretty strong fish, so if you just set up your tank like your first one. Let it sit for 3-4 days with the filter and your neutralizers in the tank. Check your levels, if all is ok, add your betta fish and a little bit of stress-zyme. It will help the fish to get used to the...

My only suggestion is to try to set your tanks to the temp you want without the lights, only run your lights for a short time at night. I am not an expert, but to keep moving the temperature changes from 78 down to 74 will really stress your fish. Freshwater typically like it around 72-74, if...