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Lol no. Trick question right? Betadine is a human topical medication, a Barramundi is a fish. You can not use human treatments on fish. Your fish most likely has what is called 'white spot', or Ich. It is caused usually by new fish added into the tank, or new plants, otherwise if these aren't...

Most places require a sample of water for a refund on fish or exchange if the fish purchased from there have passed away. It's pretty easy, you don't need to make one. You just fill a cup with water or a container and put a lid on it. Make sure you have a full cup though because they'll need...

Does anyone have any good suggestions on what type of schooling or dither fish I can add into my tank? I have a rainbow shark, a albino shark, a red forest jewel, a Bolivian butterfly, a golden gourami and a tiger barb. They have been in the set up with each other for a long time, and they get...

If you don't want goldfish then you can't have any other fish in the tank, as goldfish are the only other coldwater fish you can put in there with it. You can't put any tropical fish in there as they need to live in warm water, like pleco's, cory's, catfish, tetra, danios, swordtails, gourami's...

I don't know what you mean by saying acid. If you had acid in your tank all your fish would be dead! Do you mean the element ammonia? I'd say the ammonia increase in your water is due to there being so many fish in it. The ammonia will lead to a higher nitrite level and a higher nitrate level...

What exactly is the problem? There aren't any questions in that whole statement! If you are planning on using the new tank, don't! No until you have thoroughly sterilized it with boiling water. You will need to soak the rocks, ornaments and plants in boiling water too, and rinse out the tank...

This sounds fines. I don't think you will need to separate the rainbow shark from the other fish, as rainbow sharks are like bala sharks and they are very placid fish and community tank friendly. I would recommend though, that if the tank is not setup already, and isn't cycled to not add in the...

Have you thought about crisps? They are like flakes but smaller and crispier. I had a Betta that loved the crisps. I'd say it won't eat the flakes and pellets cause they are too big, try breaking them up a little and putting them in your tanks with a little bit of blood worms and get him to eat...

Actually for 20 gallons it's not that overcrowded to the point where they won't survive. I'd just keep an eye on the tiger barbs as they can be aggressive towards other fish such as the platy and the guppies if they are kept in a school of less then 5-6. Keep an eye on the pleco as well as they...

Your doing the right thing. White spot usually lasts about a month in fish tanks, fish also don't have to present with white spots on them to have Ich, so keeping them separated is the right thing to do. All you can really do is sit back and wait, you've done everything you can including...

You should do what ever you want to do. There is no correct answer for this. Most plants when you buy them are already grown (I wouldn't plant seeds). Fish can eat your plants so adding it in before, at the same time, or after, has no real different effect!

Fluval's are one of the best brands you can buy and they come with warranty. You can get them in most countries, and while you do have to definitely pay for the quality (they are sort of expensive) it is well worth it as you won't need to upgrade your filter as often. I've never had one break on...

It depends on what you want the algae eater for. If you want ones to clean the sides of your tank and the ornaments then go with a pleco. They are however very, very slow fish but they eventually get the work done and it is done fantastically, although they can be known to get aggressive but you...

They actually can. As long as they are put in a big enough tank then they can go with most fish that are also semi aggressive, like rainbow sharks, albino sharks, gourami's, barbs. They can even be housed with tetras. Most people will say not to do it, but I've had quite a few Betta's, and when...

I've only just noticed that on half of my 6 fish, they have tail rot. They don't have any rot on their fins yet, but I'm pretty sure it might be due to fin nipping that might have caused this. I have treated my tank with aquarium salt as well as API's melafix. I've never had fin or tail rot...

I'd say your tank is about 29L which is very, very small. You could probably put a betta in it, a school of neons, or some mollies or guppies but nothing else as it's just too small to put any other tropical fish in it as they will grow too big for it (going by the one inch of fish per a gallon...

Hi there. I'd highly recommend taking out the sand before putting in the gravel. Probably shouldn't put the gravel on top of the sand as it's just taking up more space in your tank. I'd transfer your fish into a bucket while you take out the ornaments, plants and then the sand. For the gravel...

Hi, Oscars can grow up to 12 inches when they reach adult size, and whilst you can keep them alone depending on what size tank you get; you can get them a breeding mate (your LFS will point out a pair for you). They will be a pair that you know will get along together, as Oscars are a type of...