No we don't, but it seems that the person is oblivious about the fact. We should bring it up and then see if they want to pursue that topic, possibly on another thread. That tank sounds a little more than crowded to me. It is in the fish's best interest that we tell their caregiver that they are not in the greatest conditions. How can you remedy a problem when you don't even know there is a problem?
Getting back into fish..well trying :(
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What are you talking about? I was just stating a fact that all those fish in that tank along with soon to be dying plants is not the best of situations. I never attacked anybody and I'm not a nazi.:mad2: The OP doesn't seem to realize this and I wanted to save them some headaches later on. Sheesh.
I never said you were a nazi, I figured sooner or later someone would give the "Oh my god, their all going to die tomorow!" type thing. I'm sure after looking through this site for 10 minutes they will realize they are significantly overstocked, and would probably ask, there was no political association I wanted when I said blitzkrieg, but I saw the train wreck of "your overstocked" coming and him not remaining a member here for very long. Relax.
Again, if you looked at my other posts, you would realize that I wasn't flaming them I was just bringing up a topic that was relevant to the well being of the OP's fish. As for the "blitzkrieg attack" it is known to be well associated with the Nazis and their war movements during WWll. You should always remember to choose your words carefully, especially when typing over the internet where tone and sacarsm cannot be detected. There is always more than one way to read the same message. Sorry if I seem harsh, but you are flaming at me for just trying to help out another person and I am not to sure why. I wasn't trying to cause a trainwreck. How am I possibly responsible or able to control what other people choose to post of their own free will?
Im not flaming you, your over reacting. Get back on topic. If you want to argue send it in a PM.
The white spots are probably fungus growing of the food stuck in the filter but I can't be sure without seeing what you have.
The smaller a fish tank is, the harder it is to take care of. I don't recommend 4 gallon tanks with no-name equipment to beginners. Especially if you want to keep bristlenose plecos. If you have the room, get a bigger tank. 10 gallons is good. 20 gallons is better. Port your filtration over to the new tank and add a tried and true HOB filter like a penguin 150 or an Aquaclear 30 (bigger of either is okay)
A solid set up and consistent water changes are the key to.... pretty much everything.
The smaller a fish tank is, the harder it is to take care of. I don't recommend 4 gallon tanks with no-name equipment to beginners. Especially if you want to keep bristlenose plecos. If you have the room, get a bigger tank. 10 gallons is good. 20 gallons is better. Port your filtration over to the new tank and add a tried and true HOB filter like a penguin 150 or an Aquaclear 30 (bigger of either is okay)
A solid set up and consistent water changes are the key to.... pretty much everything.
sorry been a bit busy lately
for starters im a bloke
the white stuff is floating in the water
one of the bristle noses died today but i think it was just a bad fish (it was really skinny and looked quite fkd) cause all the other fish are still fine.
its payday for me so im off to the shops to get a better filter system to improve this little tank till i can get the other tank running. also to put a deposit down for a l5ft x w2ft x h2ft maybe 3ft. i'm a carpenter by trade so im building a stand and hood to save $$$. i've rung around a bit and looking at about 80-120$ for the tank. any suggestions on a good filter system for the new tank let me know. thinking of using a canister filter.
P.S also pulled out the plant. i got it at a pet sore in a shopping centre not a fish shop.
for starters im a bloke
the white stuff is floating in the water
one of the bristle noses died today but i think it was just a bad fish (it was really skinny and looked quite fkd) cause all the other fish are still fine.
its payday for me so im off to the shops to get a better filter system to improve this little tank till i can get the other tank running. also to put a deposit down for a l5ft x w2ft x h2ft maybe 3ft. i'm a carpenter by trade so im building a stand and hood to save $$$. i've rung around a bit and looking at about 80-120$ for the tank. any suggestions on a good filter system for the new tank let me know. thinking of using a canister filter.
P.S also pulled out the plant. i got it at a pet sore in a shopping centre not a fish shop.
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