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so a vet needs to write a prescription for fish medication, that's kind dumb lol. I've never heard of that. Will vet insurance cover it lol. Where would one go to fill the prescription? and where do they get the meds from?

Are medications still banned in Canada, or are people importing some how. I recall they were all banned but Salt from Api etc. It's a bit of a shame. I may put together a small kit for startup with everything i'll need once i am ready to begin things.

that's really amazing. thank you all for the info and tips.

oh i see so it still needs months to cycle up a tank. I used a cooked shrimp once is that still valid?

Hi everyone. I haven't had an aquarium in over 5 years, needless to say i been out of the hobby for some time, but lurking now and then on here. If i had to recall, i used ammonia in a bottle by Dr.Tim's i think it was. I am just curious what today's methods are for quickest cycle (other than...

What i usually do is look locally bc shipping is expensive and now with tariffs they may not mail. I know its USA only, but some companies are getting iffy. Go to google Maps type in Pet Store, Fish Store etc see whats local to you, and help a local owned business that's Canadian. A lot of times...

amazing for sure. you should get some substrate that will make them pop, like black or something, and good LED lighting.

If you have a moment to read this article. But, it may leach dyes over time. https://enviroliteracy.org/animals/does-aquarium-gravel-color-matter/

bubbles. btw coloured gravil isn't good.i recommend changing.

@ elephantnose3334 thank you for that. according to the site, i can put 1 betta or critters, in the fluval spec v.

I think 15gallons is decent size, i can add the rasboras there in 8 pairs? or maybe 8 dwarf corydoras.

Yeah, some say its fine others no. I know they don't get really big and having 5-6 is decent. Also lots of plants help and keep up with water quality maybe an issue. I seen people stuffing sponge inside the filter, bc yes it seems too strong. I may just get a 10-15 gal i guess.

elephantnose3334 okay thank you so i shouldnt.

okay then :P

This is hard to chose haha, all the best to you all ! remember, your pets are amazing angels.