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Mine took forever to heal, like 6 weeks, but my water was sketchy at first. Once I got it sorted, they perked up. You got this, just stay on top of those changes. Btw, what's your lighting schedule? Too much light can stress 'em out.


Agreed on lighting. Aim for 8-10 hours max. Also, dimming the ...

Fin damage can heal in about 2-4 weeks if water quality is pristine. Since your params are good, focus on daily 10% water changes to keep stress low. I'd also add some Indian Almond Leaves for their antibacterial properties. What's your current water change schedule?

Rotten egg smell usually means hydrogen sulfide buildup in the substrate. Sand can trap debris and create anaerobic pockets. Try stirring the sand gently during water changes and maybe cut back on the beef heart, it's messy. Also, check if your filter flow is strong enough to circulate the whole ...

Re: Has anyone tried to breed Albino Platinums?

Congrats on the spawn, Rufus - quite an achievement. I've never bred albinos myself, but I do have some experience with fry struggling to attach to parents. They'd get disoriented and congregate at the top corner or on the sponge filter in my 29 ...