New Tank

[Chris.d514]

Looks like the surface to me.

[eklikewhoa]

Pink undertone or pink on the surface?

either swollen with egg or bacterial infection swelling the belly

[mnemenoi]

It could be some sort of breeding behavior. Zebra Danios are egglayers, more specifically egg scatterers. They will often spray eggs in a certain area of the tank and the males will fertilize them. If I am correct they have a propensity for eating them, so the first attempt might be chocked up to a good dry run as they'll likely be enjoyed by all your tank inhabitants as a fresh bite of caviar. I'd simply watch and wait, if that is the end result of these behaviors then perhaps in the future you can consider a smaller breeding focused tank (usually with glass marbles to hide the eggs from the parents as they fall through) and attempt to raise the fry. They can be difficult, but its a rewarding endeavor. Let us know what you can observe and what the end results are.

[R_sustaita]

she may be pregnant.

[Chris.d514]

So idk what's going on with my zebras but my big female has put on weight and her belly turned pink and her and the big male are chasing everything from one corner of the tank but there is nothing there.

[Bedlamer]

They in fact could go together and quite efficiently too. but for your 14g that would be.... can't believe I'm saying this.... it will be overkill.

GASP!

[eklikewhoa]

Ok well there's my showing how little I know I thought they went together.

They in fact could go together and quite efficiently too. but for your 14g that would be.... can't believe I'm saying this.... it will be overkill.

[mnemenoi]

We use all sorts of different set ups, canisters, sponges, HOB's, and Powerheads with sponge attachments. When you come over Saturday, I can show you a lot of different stuff and give you some background on each and why they are chosen and used for different setups. It'll make far more sense in person, especially the physics and use of each different type. There are still far weirder types even I have a bit of confusion wrapping my head around until I see it and get it explained to me.

[Chris.d514]

Ok well there's my showing how little I know I thought they went together.

[LooksLater]

Yeah, you were asking when should you add an air pump, I was saying they can be used for a sponge filter- always a good secondary, or if you're wanting aeration, to look into power heads. Not saying you should add both. Just trying to give you some options, if that's what you are wanting.

[eklikewhoa]

For a 14g?

An airstone coupled with the sponge filter. Hagen I believe makes one that isn't too obtrusive.

Maxi-jet1200 would make that 14g into 2x what the far east went through.

[R_sustaita]

here is one http://www.houstonfishbox.com/vforum...-refractometrr

[R_sustaita]

maybe an mj1200 i think thats the model. ek could clearify that.

[Chris.d514]

Got it in my cart. Lookslater recommended that I look at adding a sponge filter and power head do anyone have a recommendation on a brand or model for a 14 gallon tank or perhaps a spare somewhere.

[R_sustaita]

http://www.amazon.com/API-FRESHWATER-MASTER-TEST-KIT/dp/B000255NCI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332285735&sr=8-1

sorry price went up. its $19.97 with free shipping if you are a member.