Recent content by IrieJar

I posted some time ago about my 2.5g tank. It is now cycled (finally) and I have a question about the filter sponge. I have a Red Sea Nano and use the sponge and carbon. When do I need to replace the white sponge? It looks pretty gross, but wasn't sure if I should replace it. I am confused...

Ok, so she said that with the tank being uncycled and ick, it is pretty slim they would make it EVEN if medicated. She said the medication tends to be really hard on them since the tank is still uncycled. Also, it was $10 for the smallest bottle, and she said it is very hard to get an accurate...

So, as a newbie... I went to what I thought was a reputable pet store...(not a chain, knowledgeable staff, clean, unpopulated tanks) and came home with FOUR neons for a 2.5g tank. Too much. Can I have ANYTHING in a tank so small?? I am thinking of just getting a betta, but is 2.5g even big...

I have strips...I know they aren't as accurate...but this is what I got this AM.... PH 6.4 Nitrite .5 Nitrate 20 Ammonia 1.0 Sorry if that doesn't make sense...I bought strips thinking it would be easier, but now realize they aren't as accurate. I have been doing water changes every day...

Here is my original post (to give you some background)... For my daughter's 4th birthday, my mother bought her a 2.5g Minibow kit. I replaced the filter with a Red Sea Nano, added a mini heater and set it up with gravel, 3 fake plants and a little "bridge" my 4yo picked out. I used Tetra water...

Thank you, I appreciate the support!!

Thank you for your responses. Not sure yet what to do. Maybe I should have gotten a dog...lol! I understood the process and work this would entail...but at this point I don't really see the "light" at the end of the tunnel, so not sure it is worth the trouble. I feel bad for the fish, and am...

Ok, here is the story... For my daughter's 4th birthday, my mother bought her a 2.5g Minibow kit. I replaced the filter with a Red Sea Nano, added a mini heater and set it up with gravel, 3 fake plants and a little "bridge" my 4yo picked out. I used Tetra water conditioner. We went to a...