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by knightoak
Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:52 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Resolving female kribensis aggression
Replies: 4
Views: 335

Resolving female kribensis aggression

I've got a 55-gallon setup with two female Kribs as part of the stock. I'd read that this species can get pretty aggressive, especially during breeding time, so I figured two females would be a safe bet. I thought I had enough space for them to claim their own areas, with plenty of dither fish to ...
by knightoak
Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:26 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: I struggle with plant care and keep killing my plants
Replies: 8
Views: 3974

Re: I struggle with plant care and keep killing my plants

I'm gonna take a wild guess here, but how's your filter setup? I mean, I know it sounds silly, but some of these floating plants are actually pretty sensitive to water on their leaves. I've heard that's because they're not exactly waterproof, which is kinda ironic considering they're aquatic plants ...
by knightoak
Fri Dec 20, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: cloudy eye issue with my betta
Replies: 4
Views: 3485

Re: cloudy eye issue with my betta

I'm thinking stress might be a factor here - moving from the office to home could've been a big change for him, even if he doesn't seem too bothered now.
by knightoak
Fri Dec 20, 2024 1:49 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: cloudy eye issue with my betta
Replies: 4
Views: 3485

Re: cloudy eye issue with my betta

I'm so sorry to hear about Finnegan's cloudy eye. I've been thinking, low PH can be a cause, but what about higher PH? It's at the top of the range for betta's, isn't it? Have you checked your water hardness lately? Has Finnegan always been in this 10 gallon tank, or was he moved there recently? Any ...