How do test for ammonio, nitrite and nitrate? Also, my fish hasn't eaten in 2 weeks now. He has a bubble coming out of his bum and PETCO thinks he could have eaten a rock, which is the reason why they think he's has blockage... He's not looking good at all. As soon as I find out how to check for A, N and N, I'll post the results.. Thanks!

You can buy test kits at most fish shops. PETCO should sell them. Dont get the strips as they tend not to be as accurate at the liquid ones (with bottles). In the meantime i would suggest doing a large 50% water change (dont forget to turn your heaters off for this) followed by daily 20% changes

Hey guys


At the moment my oscar is in his fussy stage.he not accepting his pellets that naughty boy. Havent fed him for 1 day so far.

How long do you reckon i hold out for until i begin to worry? water tested was fine.

I need some advice now please and all be great and helping me out! Well Tantrum isn't eating which I've been told and I know this may be true too that when introduced into a new tank they well stress but give it time the fish will start eating right?

Tyke and Tantrum been staying around each other and today I gave Tyke his normal two feeders that he eats and a blood worm gumdrops that work very well for him..Just that Tantrum doesn't eat from me yet which she/he has before but now not again I'm thinking it's the new tank feel and needs to know where everything is and then should I start introducing food to Tantrum again?

Yes, a stressed fish won't eat. However, how long have they been in this new tank for? Have you tested the water?

I have tested the water and all checked out very good at what it should be at for these fish and today I putted them in the tank well Tantrum,Tyke was in there for a week and he is fine and since Tantrum has entered the tank Tyke ate the usual and all but,Tantrum hasn't yet so its a new tank effect that it needs to feel like at home?