Recent content by Lovely

The sponge is still in the filter, and I've been adding fish food for the past 3 days. I just tested the water in my aquarium. The pH level is 7.2 and the ammonia level is 0ppm. Should it be ok to start adding fish?

I had not added the water conditioner. After reading your post, I added it, and put more sponge in the filter. I also put some fish food in the tank. I put about a 1/2 a teaspoon because I wasn't sure about the amount I need to add. Thanks for the help!

I got a little lost on this part. What do you mean by "running with a food (ammonia) source"? I need to add something? Fish? Food? Ammonia? Please excuse me. My brain is not helping me to grasp that bit at all. Currently, the tank is full of water with the heater and filter both running. I have...

I just called the pet store to check on the availability of the fish I chose. Apparently, kuhli loaches have not been good sellers, so they don't carry them any more. The guy said I should have the zebra danois with the others because they can be nippy. Is that the case? I got one of the...

Thank you very much, rdd1952 and waterdrop! All very good, useful information. Now I have a better idea of what my aquarium will look like in terms of fish and numbers. I've decided to scrap the tiger barbs. I plan to go and get the equipment today.

Thanks a lot, rdd1952. I've also found that platys and tiger barbs are not compatible so my list has changed to: - kuhlis - tiger barbs - corys - zebra danois - gouramis - platys What would be the minimum numbers for each of these kinds of fish? I think I will end up with a 30 gallon tank. I...

Hello, I'm new to the forum and the hobby of fish keeping. I'm very excited about it, and anxious to get started. I plan to set up an aquarium of either 20 or 30 gallons. I'd like to have a colorful combination of fish that get along well, eat similar food, and a good mix of fish at the top...