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i would say 75 to 100... but remember. don't go tall. long and wide are better tanks because it gives the fish more surface area. although plecos don't seem to swim around much, they do crawl around at night so the more space the merrier. besides, more water volume aleviates waste that...

rainbow shark do hang out in caves. most fish are skittish for the first month or so. they need to get you used to seeing you (and other large objects) moving around the tank. i wouldn't worry too much about fish hiding... i'd be more worried if they start acting strange like you saw before...

get a good heater... eheim makes good ones... i have three (i think they are eheim). if you are too poor for a 55 gallon tank, hold back on stuff then because it will only get more expensive and it makes no sense going big if you can't afford to do it right. i know a ton of people that kill...

well if your nitrite and ammonia are 0 then you have already cycled. as for the XP2... if you can see water flowing in one tube and out the other then it should be working. however you may want to check their website to make sure you have the media and filter in the canister in the right...

also, be careful on how much PRIME you throw into the water. i've heard from someone that it can be harmful (just like with anything). i also got a tip that DECHLOR does the same thing that PRIME does (treats chloramine) and it's far cheaper than PRIME. i haven't used it yet, but after i do...

good to hear the water quality is normal. salt does fight certain diseases like ich... but there is no reason to add salt unless you are doing something specific with it. it won't kill your fish but it may bother some of the more sensitive ones. i would just do your normal water changes (50%...

well were your nitrite readings at 0? if not, you should not have added any fish. adding aquarium salt does not reduce stress... it will actually bother the fishes which increases the slime coat. fish sometimes won't eat when you are watching... and will wait for you to leave possibly because...

looks like they got good reviews. i have no personal experience with them... but they shouldn't be too off especially if it's a liquid test. do that water change and keep doing them so your fish don't suffer. or just find a temporary home for the current fish until that cycle finishes up...

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals they usually are reliable. if they get old though, they may not be accurate. i personally don't like test strips. i prefer the liquid type. your nitrite is high. do another water change and get that down. do you have another tank you can put your fish in so you...

ok... got most of the tips from other websites like loachesonline. 1) thawed the shrimp in cold water 2) boiled the shrimp for 3 minutes 3) blended (liquefied) shrimp, banana, spinach, peas, broccoli and thew it into a pot on very low heat 4) moved "puree" into glass bowl 5) started a pot with...

trying the fish food thing: 2 lb whole uncooked shrimp 1 head of brocolli 1/2 bag frozen unsalted peas 1/2 bushel fresh spinach 4 packets of unflavored gelatin 50 mL aquatic multi-vitamins 1 banana 2 tbsp pure spirulina powder 2 tsp garlic powder 90 mL pure garlic extract all mixed in and...

did the rocks, gravel and props come from your 10 gallon or from the store? only reason i ask is because chlorine will kill benefitial bacteria and i want to make sure you didn't kill your bacteria colony.

ok... well if you are getting ANY nitrite or ammonia, do NOT put any new fish in... to be honest, i wouldn't subject your current fish to those conditions... so do lots of water changes to keep the nitrite down. the fish may not seem like they are suffering, but it's not healthy for them. if...

why is your nitrite going up instead of nitrate? the cycle should be ammonia spike, then nitrite spike, then nitrate spike 20 ppm or so... then water change... then you are set. the film, maybe... you need to have something agitating the top of your water to allow oxygen to dissolve in the...

i agree with blue2fyre, tin foil barb and kissing gourami will both get too big. i stay away from all cichlids due to their aggression. take his advice.

another option is to get a dwarf pleco (peckoltia vittata)... they only get to about 5" and aren't as messy. very cool looking little guy and they don't bother other fish.

well i think the point is, he is not familiar with everything yet, doesn't have a lot of money to burn, and wants to keep this easy. i think the standard pleco is fine... and your 1/2 tank water changes every week will be more than enough to clean up after it. keep the rainbow shark if you are...

harrass the pleco? probably no. cichlids stay in the middle to top of the tank. i have seen them dive bomb bottom feeders before, but usually when provoked. plecos keep to themselves and when they start to grow, those cichlids will stay away. you are right about the dojo loach... they don't...

sounds good. don't let my words deter you from the red tail botia... you still might find them locally and i know plenty of people who have had luck with online fish shopping as some live in rural places and have no alternative.

not all of those are dyed... the blue ones with red tails are naturally colored usually... just be careful if you find them with fluorescent colors such as pink and purple. i just meant, get those botias untouched as they will live longer and be healthier... plus you will not be financially...