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Yeah, and don't forget to check the temp consistency. If the heater's sketchy, it could be causing stress. What brand heater you using? I've had some crap ones fail on me before.


Good point. Also, guppies can fade if they're not getting enough vitamins. Try adding some crushed garlic to their ...

I'd check for parasites first. Try treating with Metroplex if you can. Also, make sure the tank isn't too crowded. Guppies need space to chill, or they get stressed easy. What's the stocking like?

0.15 ppm is definitely on the high side. I'd also check your RO/DI water—sometimes the source has phosphates. My tank was a mess until I realized my filter cartridges were shot. What's your filtration setup like?

We've set him up in a one-gallon bowl - I know, not ideal, but we already had it and mom didn't want to invest in a whole new setup right off the bat. The bowl's got gravel and a live plant, and we've been doing daily water changes to keep things clean. I was a bit worried about the temperature, but ...

Hi everyone, I need some advice on a little rescue mission my mom and I took on at PETCO on Sunday. Their betta section was really heartbreaking - half-dead baby bettas, a dead fish, and a few others that weren't doing great. We saw one that was just laying on its side, and I'm pretty sure it doesn ...