Recent content by RobRocksFishTank

I forgot about the introduction being possibly being difficult. Ideally, you should get one that is of comparable size and showing the orange coloration. He is relatively young. So, as long as you rearrange your tank it should go smoothly. Float the bag for an extended period to get him used to...

He is definitely recovering. I wouldn't try to treat it any more. A full recovery is definitely possible but not guaranteed. He would be really happy if you got him a female. They will more than likely breed and it is a fascinating process to watch. Don't expect to get much for the fry because...

Actually, just about any camera would probably get more detail. From the info available, my best guess is an errant piece of filter floss.

I cannot make out any details to even hazard a guess. Can you get some good stills of it?

If the tank had fish in it, my guess is you are probably good to go. Check your water parameters and if ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates are all 0 before adding any fish just to make sure. You should also make sure that your water conditions are correct for the fish that you would like to put in...

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  Nope, the issue here is too much ammonia.   We were talking about the instructions on this website. The ones with links to a calculator. But that's not going to help at this point.   The temperature in the instructions. That is what we were talking about.

What are your water parameters? It is very important to establish that the environment is okay before making any suggestions.

The links are fine but that is not the issue here. You need to get it down to an appropriate level. I did the same thing when I did my first fishless cycle.   Oh yeah, bring the temperature up.

Please see this thread: http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/422952-start-here-with-your-emergency/

It sounds like you started with too much ammonia. Do a significant water change to get the level readable and then follow the directions found here for doing a fishless cycle.

Absolutely, the temperature of the replacement water should be the same as the water in the tank. Changes in temperature for environmental reasons like breeding should be done slowly. Sudden drops in temperature can cause a variety of problems like an ich outbreak.

So, misinformation is better than no information. Quite the opposite, really.

Even though you have made a decision, I'm going to add a few things about Africans.   I don't know where you got the information about Africans being boring. They are far from it. The colors alone put SAs to shame. You also find all the typical cichlid behaviors and some not so typical...

That's the problem with generalities. Generally, they are usually wrong.