Recent content by Philcav7

A new tank is needed, for sure. L just start looking on craigslist for good deals on used setups. You can often find complete 55G tanks for $150-$300. Some fish stores run sales for $1/gallon on tanks too.

Keep an eye on craigslist and you can find good deals on 55g tanks. You could probably get away with 4 in there. Goldfish get big. Anyone will advise against even a single goldfish in a 10g. It may get by for a couple years, but water quality will suffer during that time, the health will be...

I got this from petco as an "assorted" plant. I think it's a Val, but not sure which type. I'm hoping it's a slower growing, shorter variety. Any ideas?

The only thing I plan to add would be a carpeting plant such as a moss or dwarf hair grass. The challenge I am finding is getting a carpet that does well in cold water, grows with 1wpg, and goldfish won't eat. Seems like goldys each 90% of the plants out there. So far they haven't touched my...

My current fixture is 36" long as well. It is sitting directly on the glass canopy so light coverage is good. Glad to hear that it should be adequate for these plants.

I recently set up a 40 gallon (36x18x16) tank for two goldfish. It has two aquaclear 70 filters (about 600 gph flow). I have searched to learn more about plants, but haven't found answers/solid info for my questions. Can you share you experience/knowledge regarding my needs? I want to have...

The aquasun is hideous. I just looked at it in petco. Very big and chunky. It's the size of some 4 bulb systems. I picked up a aqueon t5NO fixture tonight to try out. I have 60 days to return it if I don't like it. It's super sleek and my wife liked it.

After looking at the aquasun, I like the fact that each bulb has it's own switch and can be turned on/off independently. I planned to try running with a single bulb anyways as I am using low light plants (anubias, java fern) and will only add the second if needed. This will also keep energy...

I've been looking at the nova extreme due to it's pricepoint. Haven't seen anything bad about it as far as failing or overheating. I can't see that there's too much difference between fixtures, unless one had a built in timer or lunar LEDs.

Post the picture on photobucket and provide the link. There will be no file size limit to post your pic. There are a few things that can appear as white dots on a fish. Ich, fungus, and fin rot can all have white spots on a fish. I think Ich normally is on the scales, rather than fins but not...

Don't use sand with goldfish, they will ingest it as they eat and it irritates their gills. Pebbles are preferred for goldfish. A very thin layer at that. This will minimized build up of food and poop and keep the tank cleaner. Java fern, hornwort, and anubias don't need to he rooted into...

Update: Both of my telescope eyes had fin rot and were moved to the 10 gal tank for treatment with Maracyn and Maracyn 2, the black one didn't make it...his was really bad. The white one looks great and think he will be okay. It turns out the the store I bought them from, Pet Supplies Plus...

He didn't make it :( The other new fish, Mel, looks ok but seems to be slowing down a bit. My comet, mr fin, seems okay in the main tank. Fingers crossed.

I just picked up the Maracyn 2 now. The tank at the store were much the same. Two were dead and others were visibly sick with fin rot. The employee said our new distributor sucks and has sent several shipments of diseased fish and small mammals. Last week when I was there, half the tanks were...

Well, it looks like I should not have waited to proceed with treatment. He is so much worse when I got home from work today. I'm afraid it's too late for this little guy. I moved him to the treatment tank with Maracyn but I don't expect a positive outcome. 75-80% of his tail fins dissapeared...