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Thanks for your help and information :)

Nothing that I would think would be sharp, the ornaments don't feel sharp to me when I handle them for cleaning, It's a 55 gal.  One of the pet stores said it was a fungus? 

There has been nothing new added to the tank, however I did do a water change last week. He has been this way before the water change was done, but maybe that wasn't good for him?  I only changed 20% of the water. As for air fresheners I don't use them in them anywhere in the house, as I am...

The levels read fine. He is the only Bala, I know they are schooling fish, I have had him for about a year not sure why he would jest be getting sick now if he is depressed/lonely?  He was always so active and seemed happy.  Could depression really cause this? 

Hello! My Bala Shark is sick, I have tried calling the local fish stores and PetSmart, but they have not been helpful :(  I have noticed that my shark has been gradually loosing his scales.  At first it was a small spot so I thought that he must have rubbed against a rock or something, but it...

Hello. Two of the plants are Dwarf Hairgrass and Amazon sword. I can't remember the names of the other two plants. The light is 15watt. I should mention the tank is 46gal.

Hello! I have just set up a planted tank yesterday (November 8th) I have noticed today that the leaves on some of the plants are turning brown. I used a CO2 booster and have lighting. Just wondering if this is normal?? What else should I be doing other than adding CO2 to help the plants be...

I live n Canada and I have one of these, he does hide during the day as they are nocturnal. They can be bought at PetSmart - that is where I got mine.

Thanks everyone for your comments/advice. Glad to hear the white stuff is nothing to really worry about! :)

It does not feel slimmy, it feels dry comes off easily with fingers

Hello! I have briefly scrolled through the topics and I didn't see one like this, so I am posting it. (trying not to be the annoying newbie LOL) I have two fresh water fish tanks and both of them have this white 'stuff' on the inside of the filters (I have attached pictures) and I am not...