Recent content by jonathanandmadi

These guys are mean. Just looking for a fish or a 5 that might mesh well. These zombie shrimp were a mistake. They're cool, but I've had this betta for so long. How sad.

I positive it's the bottom photo, ghost shrimp. Looks exactly like the buggers in my tank.

Bad news. The ghost shrimp have thrived. They are crazy little things. One night, the shrimp went crazy. 4 of them devoured another shrimp. The next day, they fatally injured the betta. I moved the betta and I'm pretty sure his days are numbered. As insensitive as it sounds, what fish can...

Thanks, I do have a master kit and everything usually stays pretty well in check with nitrates. May need to check it more often with these shrimp and plants, but I was under the impression that they would actually help.

Great responses. I'll look in to the snail and possibly the Whiptail. I'm so glad I consulted this forum before making a mistake. There are so many opinions everywhere, but this all seems consistent. Thanks again!

Thanks for the info. What about one of those bottom dweller or algae eating type fish? Are those acceptable or must you have a shoal of them? Even thought about an African Dwarf frog?

Good evening,  I have a 10 gallon freshwater tank.  Purchased it with my daughter probably about 2 years ago.  It has a filter and an aeration stone.  I generally do a 10% water change each week.  I forget a week here and there, if I do, I do a 20% change.  I have a male betta, which I've had...