Neon tetras with bloated bellies
Hello, females ready to spawn (which is rather uncommon in aquariums) do not become apathetic, therefore it sounds more like a disease. Of course, this cannot be determined without...
Frequently asked questions
Neon tetras, butterfly cichlids and shrimps together? / Filter media
Hello, Concerning "desired stock":this is indeed possible, but you should add a considerably larger group of the shrimps (see below). An 80 cm (31.5 in.) tank would be even better...
New gourami attacks older ones
Hello, this raises the suspicion that it possibly is not a female but a juvenile male! In case of open injuries, a mild anti-bacterial treatment (liquid sera baktopur) makes sense...
Newly added Cardinal Tetras are pale
Hello, Concerning"pale Cardinals/blackwater aquarium":this is indeed possible, and it can also simply be due to fright when transferring them. This should then become better in two...
Newly added plants turn yellow / Leaves decompose
Hello, this is absolutely normal with many plants - they also need to adapt. Especially the species with large leaves (e.g. Echinodorus spp., Anubias spp.) are originally swamp...
Nitrate breakdown with sera siporax: What kind of filter is suitable?
Hello, an external filter is possible. The filter type isn't that important - both internal and external setups will work just fine. The setup is pretty simple: the first step is...