Recent content by Timberbatch

Hello!,   Hmm I don't quite see the attachment. Maybe there was an error?    What was the parameters of the water exactly if you can remember? Usually pet shops in the US (Petco/petsmart)  give you a sheet saying what all of the test results were. They usually do strip tests but a liquid test...

Khulis are highly entertaining and quite adorable! I have 4 and they don't hide but I'd start out with 6 just to be safe :) Banjo catfish are quite peaceful, the only thing mine has ever "harmed" is a dead snail, ate that sucker right out of its shell! :D If you are considering a banjo just make...

Ah yes, sorry. Never had anything live with a betta so I forget how bad they can be territory wise.   Maybe start with 6 cardinals, 12 would be far too much for starters. I've always heard 3 was a good number but I believe cardinals do better in bigger groups.

I love how he said they did things right for the first 44 years, pfft. There is no way in a YEAR you could have mistaken 40 lizards in a tank for only 7. Makes me ill.

Hello!,   The ammonia is used to start your fishless cycle, which for that size of tank I'd recommend letting it run maybe 2-3 weeks. Basically what you are doing in this fishless cycle is building up good bacteria to eat all the ammonia your fish will give off with their waste, etc. Without...

Haha! Case and point.    But honestly, the way I handle people like this is tell them all that I can, the best way I can. It is extremely stressful to have someone tell you that you are doing everything wrong and are basically killing these animals you have spent your hard earned money on and...

Holy crap! That is awful! Makes me think of the Meijer (US store) down the street from me. Fish in horrible cramped conditions, bettas in cups filled with gunk and barely 2 inches of water. Makes me so angry! I want to write to them so badly and volunteer to take care of the fish, they don't...

Oh no! I'm so very sorry  She held on like a trooper and you did your very best in caring for her and trying to help her. At least she is at peace now.

Oh man, such a beauty. So sad that she is so sad :( My first ich outbreak was with platys. Such lovely fish though! I agree with everyone else, keep the water pristine and fingers crossed that she'll make it through and recover!

Hello! Sorry to hear about your fish D:    Is there any way you could test the water? I know you said the other fish aren't showing symptoms but its a good place to start when there is a problem like this. Also is it possible to provide a picture?   When you mean his scales are peeling, do you...

WOW nice find! Hope you have a lot of fun with it! Love your 500L by the way :)

One of my bettas likes to rest on the bottom often due to the fact the filter is on his side of the tank and I assume he gets tired more because of the flow. While my other one only rests at night. I think yours is just fine, just keep watching for other symptoms :) 

Haha oh no!    I'm really sorry about all your losses. It is so detrimental to lose your stock, I know that out of experience :( Your LFS is an awesome place! I'm glad they are so willing to help and even replace fish!   I'd suggest what every one else has, water changes, get the new stuff out...

An update for all who wish to know!   Poseidon is doing just fine, acting his normal self, no sign of infection or anything. Still treating with bettafix and it seems to be working well, his colors are better than they used to be and I can see some new fins starting to grow in :D A big thank you...

Man that is unfortunate :(