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I ran the tank at 88 degrees for 6 days and now back to 86. So far things look great. I took great care to watch the behavior at 88 and they took it in stride. They are much more energetic at lower temps. They are super active with the 7 tiger barbs. The barbs seem to peck at eachother and not the c...

Tomorrow will be 14 days of running at 86 degrees. I noticed Saturday a few faint white spots and flashing again so I raised the temp up to 88. I have been doing 25% water changes every 3 days all of last week. I just ordered a second heater to make sure I don't have cold spots that could allow the ...

Hope you find your answer...this site has tons of info. I am studying up on water chemestry because I find it fascinating. And the bonus is my guys are comfortable with water changes now...they were nibbling on me while I did my water change tonight : ). I do a feeding afterwards as a comfort/destre...

Diana - Thanks for the confirmation UV Steralizers are beneficial. Bluebird - Glad things are looking better. My guys are looking great now, I have my fingers crossed for yours. I just got through with a feeding and everyone is like an animal and now schooling together (clowns, tiger barbs, and rumm...

Are you using seperate bucks for water changes as to not reintroduce water you took out? And the water you replace close to 86 degrees? I haven't tried UV steralizers but saw one at the petshop for $70 when I was picking up a water test kit. I am thinking that would help maybe aid if I don't see imp...

Hi bluebird. I'm brand new here, but I'm in the same boat. I know that my fist big mistake was I did not quarantine the 7 new tiger barbs I put in with my existing 6 clowns. The second huge mistake was when I was acclimating the tigers the bag was not secure and slipped into the tank, I came back to...