Recent content by SharonC

No,actually, that is not referred to as black stripes... but as black markings on dorsal and ventral fins. I really don't see any reason to get sarcastic.

Yellow Labs don't have black stripes.

I second THAT!!! :rolleyes:

Extra rocks and caves will definitely help...try to arrange them so there's lots of hiding places.Mine also come to the front of the tank whenever I get within 10 ft. of the tank. They're such greedy little things...They probably think they're getting fed again!

Choose carefully!!! :hyper: Some Africans are very aggressive and need BIG tanks.

I have read info that says basically the same thing, which is why I think I may be in overkill mode in regards ro nitrates!

I have three tanks(55, 29, and 5gal.)...all cycled. There seems to be varying opinions on what the nitrates should be when you do a water change. I have been doing water changes every 10 days to two weeks because I feel the need to vac. gravel. My nitrates are between 5-10 at this point. I have...

I just started keeping fish this year... and I did have two Dwarf Gouramis. Notice that I said HAD!!! Both have died. There were no ulcers but I think they may have had internal bacterial infections( stringy white poop). I won't be getting more!

I have two Electric Yellows and Two Blue Kenyis... in a 29 gal. tank. I did do research but I misunderstood the aggression level of these fish!!! I've since done more research, and most opinions are that the 29 gal. will not work long term. Any opinions??? I really don't want to upgrade tank...

I'm new to this site.... Just thought I'd say HELLO!!! :) I began fish keeping about a year ago with a Crowntail Betta in a bowl. The Betta is in a 5 gal tank now ,and I also have a 29 gal. and a 55 gal. Hope the need for more ends soon!!! :lol: