Recent content by krazykatlady

I was keeping aquarium salt in the tank, but have read so many conflicting ideas about whether or not it is helpful, I stopped adding it about a month ago. I am still using the ammo chips just to be sure I don't get any ammonia build up. I had a Emperor 400 filter on my 55 gal, & I really...

Colin_T Thank you for your suggestions. I haven't actually vacuumed the substrate as it is EcoComplete, & this is the first time I have not used gravel. When I try to vacuum it (I have a Python), it looks like I am removing the entire top of the substrate. Any time I treat the aquarium, I...

My Platies & Mollies looked good - not skinny at all. That's part of the reason I don't know what to treat for or with. I just completed a water change testerday, & my next step was going to be to treat with Maracyn. Hope your fish are doing better now.

I am at a loss as to what to try next.....I have a planted 125 gal. Megaflow freshwater with all community fish. I originally had a 55 gal. & moved those fish to this tank in August 2008. All but a couple of fish survived the move. Since the move, I have added several new assorted fish &...