I am not sure what this is. It is not snails or snail eggs. Fish eggs and snail eggs would both be in clusters. What kind of species do you have in the tank?
Posts by Li0nFish
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Snails would usually come as eggs attached to gravels, aquatic plants, and decorations when transferred from other tanks. But don't need to worry most of these snails are beneficial to your aquarium as they promote a healthy aquatic ecosystem.
So the plants I bought a while ago likely had eggs on them. I have switched out everything from the gravel and even left items out to dry but they still keep coming back. The eggs must be microscopic or something!
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It is tough but not impossible. One needs a lot of patience and you will be rewarded well at the end. Firstly the male and female fishes have to be fed protein rich food. Then they have to be placed in the same tank but separated by a transparent divider. This is increases the need to breed when they meet physically. The best time for breeding is during spring. The temperature and the pH of the water have to be maintained during breeding to get the best results.
Why in spring? Is there something to do with the specific species? I have never heard of this before. I know you can't just keep them both in a tank either as they will fight, especially the males.
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The price you mention is about what I tend to see for these types of fish; I have never seen them for cheap.
The price was just the shipping. The fish themselves, those are anywhere from $35 to well over $100! So say I find one for $35, I still have to pay $65 PLUS tax for a single fish!
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I have tried Excel but it seems like it didn't do much if anything and I ended up with a few dead fish and one shrimp in the process. I could have done the dosing wrong, I am not sure. I will not be looking to use it again just to be safe.
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They are great for cleaning tanks. And 3% which you have taken is the right amount. Give it a try once again. It should be fine.
Yes, I will. I am hoping I do not have to though! I don't want to have an algae issue like that again. It was BAD. It took me changing the tank completely to get rid of it.
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That is the section you want to post this in. I see you have already made a thread.
I suggest uploading some pictures and a bit more information so people who are interested will feel more secure buying them from you!
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If you’re treating your tank with chemicals to fight some sort of disease or algae, then fish tank water might not be good for plants.
This is a really good point, something I did not consider!
Yeah, this would be bad to water plants with and later eat. Thanks for pointing this out as I would not have otherwise even thought about this!
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We all have to start somewhere, it's understandable that as amateurs we don't know what to do and how to maintain a tank. But with patience and love, we can all learn to take better care of our aquarium. And can gradually make our move towards an aquarium with a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Having a self-sustaining tank is such a good move but it is very hard to achieve and can take years to find the right balance and care system. I think it is easier to do in salt water tanks.
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Whenever I hear the word endangered, it says two things. 1)It's very hard to get and 2)It's very hard to maintain. Would suggest others steer out of these endangered varieties. If you really love them and if you can afford professional care and assistance, then you can go for them following all the legal documentation, safety protocols, and regulations.
In the wild, they are but the varieties that you find as pets are not the same. They are actually bred to be kept as pets and from what I have been reading, they are fairly simple to care for but just quite boring I guess. A lot of people seem to lost interest in them.
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It seems like glass is preferred and more common but a lot of people seem to be opting for plexiglass (plastic) ones instead these days. Most of the time, these have to be custom-made and bought from companies that make them to order but there are some options available online and in pet stores if you are looking for a smaller tank.
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Has anyone here had any success with it? Is it hard to do?
I have considered doing it as a hobby in the past to try and get some stunning colorations from it and to sell them. I just don't know how hard it is or how costly it can get.
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I have mine on the back of the tank close to the filter. This way, warm water is being filtered to keep the temps of the tank more balanced.
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I tend to do things off-center. Right now the center of the tank is a coconut hide for my shrimp and on each side, off-centered, are two pots with soil and plants in them.
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So I noticed, no matter how many times I completely clean out my tank... I seem to keep ending up with very tiny snails in it.
They don't get too out of control but it can be annoying at times when they get into the filter. Where are they coming from?
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I would like to find a way to make the bottom of a soil tank lush and green without waiting forever for it to happen or spending a lot of money.
My idea is to use aquarium soil and get everything going and eventually add in shrimp or crabs.
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I’ve found them to have deals on opposite times for various fish species. Ironically, I find more unique fish (and well, saltwater only fish) at Petco than I would see at Petsmart. It seems some Petco will even take fish from local breeders and sell them compared to Petsmart which wouldn’t even take any outside fish in.
I didn't know they worked with local breeders. I have both places near me and since my main aquarium shop closed down last year, they seem to be my only option in the area. Knowing this, I will get more from Petco from now on.
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I’d say that it's safe in decent doses (like don’t use a whole bottle without a huge water change), and try to use it with a syringe to make it the most effective at targeting the algae vs. using a cup or other method.
Yeah this is what I have read. I was going to try this but was too worried about something going wrong. I will give this a try if the issue arises again before using toxic chemicals. I know even items bought for fish tanks can be toxic to fish!
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Fish get sick very easily due to poor water quality, over-feeding, and general bad genetics. This is why it is best to buy fish from breeders who know what they are doing over standard pet shops that import their fish from God only knows where or from who.
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All fish are susceptible. This is why keeping your tank water clean and balanced is important. It not only prevents disease but it keeps it from spreading if it does arise from a sick fish or contaminated plant.
