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I was wondering what are some neat colorful freshwater invertabrates I could get that are of decent size. I am planning on getting a new tank so any suggestions?

That is funny that you say that abuot your water smelling like chlorine on saturday night in the winter tolak. I have noticed this also during the winter where I live but also especially the weekends it smells so chlorinated. I don't know anything about any of this but have noticed my water...

I wasn't aware of the the cloramine thing posted sorry I was typing when you posted.

Since you let it sit the chlorine will freely dissociate out of the water. This is ok but my dechlorinator treats for other chemicals in tap water too and I do it just as a precaution.

I am not a big fan of cichlids they are aggressive and if you get them you should put them all in the tank at the same time at the same size. But besides that just go by the one inch per gallon rule. I would go with just some tropical community fish you can get some pretty colorful ones. Some...

I hate chemistry so not sure how the lights work but if they do wouldnt that be a bit tacky to put giant lights like that on top. An aqaurium is something beautiful to look (so why put giant tacky bulbs on it) at and so as everyone said the nitrates build up. Thats just me. Also there is some...

Personally a lot of people love cichlids and I have one myself. I understand that they are interesting and very colorful, but they are very aggresive (for the most part). I would rather just have a bunch of community tropical fish. You can find some very colorful and interesting community...

If you think you see two little eyes it sounds a lot like planaria although they dont get very large. Do what others said about the planaria solutions. It seems that avoiding feeding for a few days will be helpful.

Sounds like a plan! I don't know how big your fish are but when they are full size they will be to big for your tank, so make sure to do normal water changes and filter well (1 inch of fish per gallon). Also remember medications are last resort.

I checked my tank and haven't put any food in it since the water change and am still getting that white floating cottony stuff. I will keep an eye on my fish but if he gets worse what should the treatment be?

It sounds like you have extremely poor water qaulity. What size tank are these in is it filtered well enough. Also you should probably start where everyone starts when their fish are sick and do a large water change. Are your fish still eating? I am pretty sure that you can use both...

Thanks for your help! He is in a tank with only two snails. They are apple snails will they be ok? I just completed a 50% water change and put in one algae tablet for the snails. No more fish food for a while.... the fish food is probably around a half year old and I suspect its nutritional...

Hi, I am new to this forum. I have an african cichlid and he is in an established tank. I have had him for several months and he was given to me and was already in an established tank. I must admit I have yet to do any chemical test of the water. I think he has finrot, his fins have turned...