So I see! I think he was cross with me because I shut his light off! lol! I turned his light on and all of a sudden he was very active again... Odd little creatures they are!
No, that is not my fish, it's one that resembles my fish that I found on google. The green is a mix of white and green and it appears to be on top... Do you think it could be the start of velvet???
Sorry, my digital camera's batteries are dead and I don't have any more... :(
I could google it and try to find one that resembles what I'm seeing tho.
I've had my Betta for a week now and I took him out of the tank so I could change his water... As I was putting him back in, I noticed that he has a patch of green on his chin... It's shiny like his other scales, but it concerns me. What could this be??? Is it normal???
I have an undergravel filter and it works well for me. I clean it once a week and my tank is fine. I like them, and I would give it a go if I were you. It may help your situation.
I usually add gravel every time I do a water change (partial or whole). That works pretty well for me. But what the person above me suggested might work too. :)
How long have you had your fish in the tank with the salt? How are they doing with the salt? If they're doing ok, I wouldn't change anything. Some salt is ok for most fish. Salt also aides in healing if your fish is sick or injured. So, you didn't completely waste your money.
I think it'll be fine to completely submerge the heater. I haven't encountered one that couldn't be. If you're still unsure, got to the website and ask, or give customer service a ring and see what they say.
(PLease keep in mind that I have only used one heater of 25 watts.)
If the heater was made for a smaller tank, it will insufficiently heat the bigger tank. Since the tank you previously owned was in the 5-7 gal. range, I assume you got a 25 watt heater (those are made for up to 5 gal. tanks). I'd invest in a heater that was made for a 20 gal. tank just to be on...
I completely forgot about guppies! They're awesome! They only require 1 US Gallon of water per guppy and they prefer to live in groups. If you want multiple fish, these guys are for you! :)
I wouldn't add any more fish to that tank. And if you still want to add some, the only fish I would go with are more goldfish. That way, you know for sure that they'd be compatible with the fish already in the tank, water temperature and food.
Well, I know you probably want more than one fish, but I suggest investing in a Betta. They're very interactive once they get comfortable in their new surroundings. They're fairly easy to care for and they can live in a small tank. I currently have one (male), and he's beautiful! I have him...