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  1. SteakNShrimp

    Algea on glass

    Hello, I've had a my tank since May of 2019 and everything was going great. Recently though (about a weeks ago) I noticed that there was some light green, spots of algea growing on the glass of my tank. It's there anyway to get rid of it? I've tried using an aquarium sponge to remove it but the...
  2. SteakNShrimp

    Zebra Loaches Fighting?

    So I have 4 Zebra Loaches in my 55g tank and they all seemed really happy 1st week or two. Recently, for a couple of days now, I haven’t been able to find one of them even when feeding. Also two of the three that I do see everyday are fighting...they have just started doing this about the same...
  3. SteakNShrimp

    Bloated Tiger Barbs?

    Yeah they’re still eating and schooling so I guess there good, but I’ll be watching them just in case. Thanks a lot for the useful information and clarification!
  4. SteakNShrimp

    Bloated Tiger Barbs?

    A few of my Tiger Barbs seem to have enlarged stomachs. I did some research and came up with - Swim Blatter Disease - Constipation - Dropsy But I’m not sure if my fish have these problems because they aren’t displaying most of the symptoms. They aren’t swimming weird, they are all eating, and...
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  6. SteakNShrimp

    FISH HAS ICH HELP ASAP

    I just noticed that the ram cichlid that I bought Saturday has ICH. What should I do? How do I treat the fish? How do I treat the tank? I am not able to purchase any medicine today... I have taken the Ram out of the tank and put it in some dechlorinated water with 4 tablespoons of devolved...
  7. SteakNShrimp

    55g Centerpiece Fish?

    Yeah it is a Bolivian Ram. So is there no Fish that I can add as a centerpiece for my tank? I have already committed to Tiger Barbs so I won’t be swapping them out.
  8. SteakNShrimp

    55g Centerpiece Fish?

    Ok, then I’ll take the Denison’s out and I’ll add some more loaches. After I make these changes what do you suggest for a centerpiece fish? Also I’ve read that both Tiger Barbs and the Ram Cichlids can work in the 75-78 range.
  9. SteakNShrimp

    55g Centerpiece Fish?

    This is what I am planning so far for my 55g tank. - 24 Tiger Barbs - 5 Denison’s - 1 Rainbow Shark - 3 Zebra loaches - 1 Ram (maybe 2) - 2 Pictus Catfish - maybe a school of an undecided Tetra or Rasbora species Any suggestions on a decently large (but not too large) centerpiece fish...
  10. SteakNShrimp

    Sick Tiger Barb?

    Ok, Thanks. Will turning the aquarium lights off help relieve the stress?
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  12. SteakNShrimp

    Sick Tiger Barb?

    I just got 6 Green Tiger Barbs last night and noticed that one of them looked a little strange around the gills...they are very red. Also some of the Green Barbs are not as active/schooling. Is the batch that I got sick or are they just acclimating to my water? Should I take them back? It’s...
  13. SteakNShrimp

    55g Tank Stocking list

    How’s this for a 55g tank? - 24 Tiger Barbs - 5 Denison’s - 1 Rainbow Shark - 3 Zebra loaches - 1 Dwarf Cichlid/German Blue Ram/Cockatoo Apistogramma (whichever I can find)
  14. SteakNShrimp

    Rainbow Fish recommendations

    Well I have one Boesmani Rainbow right now with Tiger Barbs and is doing fine so I’m assuming that getting 5 more rainbows will only help it’s situation. Thanks for the advice
  15. SteakNShrimp

    Rainbow Fish recommendations

    I’m not completely familiar with all the types/colors of Rainbow Fish, but I’d like a few in my 55g. Anyone know some nice looking Rainbow Fish that will grow to a max of 4-5 in? I want to get each one with a different color, so probably 5 different species...preferably that can be easily...
  16. SteakNShrimp

    Fish Food For Color?

    Ok I’ll look into those, thanks guys.
  17. SteakNShrimp

    Fish Food For Color?

    I was just wandering what food I could feed my rainbow fish/future rainbow fish or maybe even any other fish that might bring out there color? Are there any fruits or vegetables that might work?
  18. SteakNShrimp

    Tiger Barb Questions

    Ok, thanks for looking.
  19. SteakNShrimp

    Tiger Barb Questions

    So do you think these ones are dyed, because I don’t want to buy dyed fish.
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