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by oceana4
Thu May 29, 2025 6:19 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: is keeping sharks as pets allowed?
Replies: 10
Views: 71

Re: is keeping sharks as pets allowed?

If you're set on keeping one of these sharks as a pet, I'd recommend getting in touch with your local aquarium to see if they'd be willing to take it in once it outgrows your tank. Blacktips, for instance, can reach lengths of over 5 feet, and keeping them in a home aquarium would likely stunt their ...
by oceana4
Fri May 02, 2025 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turmeric in aquariums
Replies: 8
Views: 133

Re: Turmeric in aquariums


I've read about turmeric being used in fish food, but never directly in the water. It's supposed to boost immunity, but I'd worry about dosage. What's your tank size and current water params?


It's a 10-gallon, params are stable, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Temp at 78F. I'm more curious ...
by oceana4
Fri May 02, 2025 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Turmeric in aquariums
Replies: 8
Views: 133

Turmeric in aquariums

Has anyone tried adding turmeric to their aquarium? I've heard it has anti-inflammatory properties and might help fish with minor infections. My Betta has been a bit sluggish lately, and I'm looking for natural remedies before jumping to meds.
by oceana4
Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: are dwarf bettas a possibility?
Replies: 10
Views: 5137

Re: are dwarf bettas a possibility?

You can getto dwarf bettas, the logic would follow that since you can getto other bettas, it's possible with dwarfs too.
by oceana4
Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Frogspawn coral care and advice
Replies: 2
Views: 780

Frogspawn coral care and advice

I got home from an evening out and found my Frogspawn in trouble - half of it was detached from the skeleton, barely hanging on with a thin thread of tissue. It's in a moderate flow area and I've had the frag for about 3 months now. I've ruled out a fish attack since there were no bite marks. I'm ...