Recent content by ptk207

If it ever gets to that point of using aquarium salt, which I hope won't ever happen, will it be safe for my albino corys? What would be the proper dosing for my 20 gallon tank, if the salt were to be added during water changes using one 5 gallon bucket? And since heat was mentioned, what would...

So here's an update: Yesterday morning he wasn't hanging by the filter outflow but trying to go back to socializing with the rest of the school of black neons, but he was still swimming awkardly, nose up at a diagonal position. No one picked on him even the Angelfish. I had hopes for him until...

Thanks for your response. I did worry about messing up the bacterial ecosystem, but I decided to clean the plant ornaments since they developed a bloom of algae growth. I use an Aquatech filter that has the bio grid that I leave alone and the carbon filter cartridges. I didn't clean out the...

Yes, the tank was cycled. Unfortunately, I have no means of quarantining him. He didn't come to eat at feeding time this morning. I attempted to entice him with food just now and he did try to come near where I was dropping the flakes but the other neons got to them first, so he retreated back...

Hi all, I just found this forum in hopes of finding some help/answers, and I'm reaching out here since this seems like a very helpful community of experienced hobbyists. I'm hoping to get some help diagnosing my black neon's issue. I do not have the tools/equipment for exact numbers for water...