New Aquarium

[Cridders88]

@Cridders88 That's the thing, the fish looks like its starved as it's much smaller....color looks fine, just behavior is whacked. At any rate, losing one I can live with just want to be sure that it isn't bacterial or a parasite that is going to spread.

I once tried doing a marine tank with that 10 gallon and boy was that a bad idea. Not only did I have no idea about the nitrogen cycle I had people at the pet store give me horrible advice, it's a wonder the fish lived as long as they did. That was about 10-12 years ago, I honestly am not sure how far back it was that I tried all that.

Sometimes it is really hard to diagnose. I think you have done the right thing seperating it just in case.

I've never been daring enough for marine! I think I was put off as I did work experience in a fish store as a teen and I accidentally killed a Lionfish by miscalculating the salt levels during the daily checks. I think I'll stick to tropical! Haha.

The advice you can get from some fish stores is awful. I have found one that has people working there that seem to care for the welfare of the fish and know their stuff, so I only go there for fish and supplies. Places like that are all too rare sadly. As for the stores that give bad advice, I think it is either staff not really having enough knowledge or only being interested in the sale and not caring whether the fish live or die afterwards.

@Cridders88  I didn't know you had an aquarium too. Looks amazing!

I'm kind of jealous of you guys. I'd love an aquarium. Maybe when I get my new dream house, and de-clutter my life...

Thanks Steve . Do it! Honestly, it is so rewarding. I find myself watching the fish sometimes for long periods of time. It's very soothing .