Recent content by RobVG

I've had 4 goldfish over the last 3 1/2 years. We watched one die last year and one a few months ago with a perpetual case of the floaties. Now the new fish we got three weeks ago seems to have brought something with it and gave it to my 2-year-old Oranda. Water parameters have always been good...

They said it fits most faucets, but it doesn't fit mine. The threads on the adapter are a larger diameter and too fine. I didn't see any other adapters listed and am dreading searching for one at the hardware stores. Should I go to Home Depot or try the pet stores?

I just got a gravel syphon that attaches to the sink. I want to use it to fill the tank after cleaning. Before, I premixed it in a pitcher one gallon at a time. Should I add it all to the tank before filling or at the end of a fill, or in steps? 25 gallon tank with a submersible filter rated...

What's the issue.

We'll, that gives me something to think about. We have a small place, 40 gallons would likely be the maximum we'd have room for. For now, I'll keep a close eye on the water and do frequent water changes. We got the other fish. It's 1/3 the size. They're getting along swimmingly.

25 gallons. Lots of places to hide.

We have a 4-inch Oranda and would like to get him a tankmate. Would it be a problem to introduce another smaller Oranda?

Okay. We've never had a heater since we got them. I just read it can help to bring the temp up to around 80. Do you think it will help to buy a heater?

Are frozen peas okay- thawed and pealed? We might try the salt too. Thank you!

It's not looking good. "She" has an extended belly and trouble swimming. Also doesn't appear to be eating. She's had the problem a few times since we got her 2 years ago. We used a product available in Canada by Tetra called Lifeguard, which is supposed to help with several conditions, but it...

Thank you

I'm not sure if I broke a forum rule by posting a product picture? I couldn't find the rules last night.

Mystery solved. When we set up the tank just over a month ago, my wife added a bacterial supplement which I didn't see. It looks like some didn't dissolve.