Recent content by PackardG00SE

I didn’t see your post until now. I just did a 60%-75% water change. The fish seem to be doing a little better, but my water’s GH, KH, TA & pH is still off the charts. I called the water department, but they were closed. I guess I’ll try them on Monday. ———

Thanks for the feedback. I’m going to do another water change tomorrow. Hopefully, it corrects the situation. I’ll let you know. ———

I recently did a water change after my water had been shut off for a while, and now my larger fish aren’t active. I usually do water changes every 7-10 days. At first I thought I may have added too much Algae Killer, but after doing 2 water tests I no longer think that’s the reason. Test...

There is a Hawaiian Fish Keeper on YouTube who had a Geophagus Tapajos destroy a bunch of expensive fish in one of his tanks including a rare Zebra Pleco. Maybe they’re more likely to turn aggressive if they aren’t placed in schools. I’ve thought about getting some Rams for my next aquarium...

I might look into getting some Giant Danios, but I haven’t lost a Tetra in a while. It turns out only one of the Diamond Tetras was eaten. I found two on the floor while doing a water change last week. I recently purchased five more, and so far they’ve all survived. Funny how the remaining two...

That’s true, but I think I’m going to get a 25 gallon glass cube. The glass is only 1/4” thick. Probably, weighs 40lbs. I originally chose glass, because I was afraid my cat would scratch an acrylic aquarium. My biggest fear was that he would accidentally drown trying to get at the fish, but...

Thank you both for your advice. Luckily, my other fish don’t really bother the Angelfish, but I could see that change if I introduced Barbs to the aquarium. I’m still getting familiar with the hobby. Working on my cleaning regimen and tank maintenance. I promised my dad I wouldn’t buy another...

Thank you for your input. I live in the Midwest, and only buy tank raised fish. My water’s pH is 7.6-7.8. The other parameters are pretty much middle spectrum. Nothing in the danger zone. Aquarium Dimensions: 3’x2’x2’ 82 Gallons 115 Gallons w/ Sump I like Tetras, but they don’t last very...

I’m looking for some fish between 3”- 5”, that won’t get eaten easily, to go into a Cichlid Community Tank. The Tank currently contains: 1. Blood Parrot - 5.5” 1. Blood Parrot - 4” 1. Gold Red Spotted Severum - 4.5” 1. Turquoise Red Spotted Severum - 3” 1. Koi Angelfish - 4” 3. Diamond Tetras...

Thank you all for responding. Your advice is appreciated. Luckily, I don’t think the big Blood Parrot can bite other fish. He has no problem eating though. Both Blood Parrots will eat anything and everything I put in the tank. He basically just chases the other fish, and nudges them with his...

Here is a side by side comparison between the 2 fish. Red Devil? Blood Parrot ———

I don’t think that’s going to happen. They told me they don’t accept returns after 2 months. When I told him I just bought the fish a few weeks ago, he told me he had no room to put it. I need to feed my fish, so I’ll try to get a good pic of him. I was at another fish store today. They had a...

I originally bought 2 Blood Parrots for my first aquarium. The little one is about 3.5”- 4”. The bigger one is about 5.5”- 6”. I’m pretty sure the bigger Blood Parrot is actually a Red Devil, and he’s a punk. He hides at the bottom of the tank, and chases any fish that gets close to him. Most of...