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by dervin
Sat May 03, 2025 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guppy quarantine duration?
Replies: 11
Views: 63

Re: Guppy quarantine duration?

I agree with ripple_under. Two weeks is solid if they're from a good store. Just keep an eye on them, maybe feed some garlic guard to boost their immune system.
by dervin
Tue Apr 29, 2025 5:15 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: setting up a coral frag tank
Replies: 10
Views: 83

Re: setting up a coral frag tank

I'd start with just Zoas. They're chill and don't need much. LPS can be fussy if your params aren't solid.
by dervin
Thu Mar 13, 2025 3:18 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: help, my betta has been inactive for 2 days
Replies: 10
Views: 6446

Re: help, my betta has been inactive for 2 days


When you mention ammonia and nitrates are under control, I'm curious to know the actual readings you're seeing. What about your nitrite levels, are those in check as well? I've also been thinking that 24 degrees might be a bit on the cooler side for a betta - I've read they tend to thrive in ...
by dervin
Thu Mar 13, 2025 12:26 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: help, my betta has been inactive for 2 days
Replies: 10
Views: 6446

Re: help, my betta has been inactive for 2 days


When you mention ammonia and nitrates are under control, I'm curious to know the actual readings you're seeing. What about your nitrite levels, are those in check as well? I've also been thinking that 24 degrees might be a bit on the cooler side for a betta - I've read they tend to thrive in ...
by dervin
Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:02 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: help, my betta has been inactive for 2 days
Replies: 10
Views: 6446

help, my betta has been inactive for 2 days

I got this betta from my usual shop yesterday. He was active and seemed healthy in the shop - responded to my finger in the water and all. But after bringing him home and putting him in my 70L tank, well planted with lots of hiding spots, he just stayed in the top corner behind the filter at the ...