Have Some Queries

[milindsaraswala]

I have 8 Gallon fresh Water Tank with 7 Tiger Barb and 1 Blue Garumi . It is working from last 3 months. Water parameter are Ammonia zero, Nitrite zero and nitrate 40.

Fish are enjoying and going all good But I have some question. I have seen some green powder type in one corner of tank it is very less and same thing i found in filter when i took it out for cleaning. What it can be and how can I rid of it??

Another thing I want to know all fish are going good but 1 of my tiger barb is more fat and swimming vertically and he/she is also vibrating while swimming. But at only some time it is swimming okay Why is it so ??

Third question I have heard about some fish that eat dirt of the water and helps in filtration. What is that fish name and did it will be compatible with my tiger barb and is it worthful to add in my tank.

Sorry I ask lot question But I have some curiosities about all those thing so.

But Thanks to this forum as I learn from here only how to maintain good Aquarium

 

[Truck]

if you have your light on for 10 hours a day you will get this restrict it to 5 hours

 

[Ace Of Spades]

if you have your light on for 10 hours a day you will get this restrict it to 5 hours

I wouldnt put a tiger barb in a 8 gallon especially 7 of them, Id say about a 30-40 gallon for 7 of them, though this is presuming you dont have another tank for them.

 

[rocknurworld2006]

if you have your light on for 10 hours a day you will get this restrict it to 5 hours

I wouldnt put a tiger barb in a 8 gallon especially 7 of them, Id say about a 30-40 gallon for 7 of them, though this is presuming you dont have another tank for them.

sorry but i would have to agree with this!!

 

[minxfishy]

I have 8 Gallon fresh Water Tank with 7 Tiger Barb and 1 Blue Garumi . It is working from last 3 months. Water parameter are Ammonia zero, Nitrite zero and nitrate 40.

Fish are enjoying and going all good But I have some question. I have seen some green powder type in one corner of tank it is very less and same thing i found in filter when i took it out for cleaning. What it can be and how can I rid of it??

Another thing I want to know all fish are going good but 1 of my tiger barb is more fat and swimming vertically and he/she is also vibrating while swimming. But at only some time it is swimming okay Why is it so ??

Third question I have heard about some fish that eat dirt of the water and helps in filtration. What is that fish name and did it will be compatible with my tiger barb and is it worthful to add in my tank.

Sorry I ask lot question But I have some curiosities about all those thing so.

But Thanks to this forum as I learn from here only how to maintain good Aquarium

Hi, Im sorry to say, but 8 Gallons is not big enough for 7 Tiger Barbs, even one would be unhappy.

Is the gourami a dwarf? Even a dwarf would be uncomfortable in 8 Gallons and if its any other gourami that will grow to a large size also.

The green powder, could be algae?

I honestly think you should either re-home the barbs and gourami or upgrade to a much larger tank for them for them to live healthy lives.