"Maggie's Mom" wrote in message
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"Bill Stock" wrote in message
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I'd probably get a companion at least two inches, but not so big as to
add a lot to the bio-load. You've had Harold for six years, so you
obviously have a good maintenance routine going.


Thank you all for good advice. I think I will come up with one more comet,
maybe not quite as big as Harold, but not small enough to be Harold's
meal. I am not sure how I will arrange a quarantine - just not enough room
for one more fish tank (I have 55 gal and Harold's abode). I will probably
add some preventive to the water at the same time I add the fish, and
watch it closely to make sure nothing develops. There is a small, locally
owned pet store here in town, and they keep their fish wonderfully well, I
have never had problems with fish bought there.

About maintenance, it was a chore until I devised an internal biofilter.
The water conditions magically improved after about 5 weeks. Anybody
interested in making a biofilter out of the stuff you probably already
have at home?

So tell us about your biofilter.


Love to all, - Maggie's Mom.