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Yup... and then watch as they try to eat the plastic ones too...

This entire thread hurts my brain, and has lowered my opinion of humanity in general. And further: 1. Don't call out your parents, especially on the internet. Show some respect. 2. To everyone replying that your dad is stupid, etc - you show some respect as well. Maybe I'm just starting to...

Tight fitting lid is a must, make sure it is secure or weighted down as well. Yes, it will jump. Not an if, but a when. I fed mine pellets and the occasional market shrimp, grew like a weed. Ive heard of people keeping something like a ping pong ball floating in the tank to prevent drop-eye...

staying on pellets is the easiest and possibly best idea. if you do insist on switching it over to earthworms, you may need to starve it. also, feed the earthworms the pellets that the fish is currently eating - at least this way it should get the extra nutrition from the pellets as well.

Might have better luck posting in the sharks/rays section of the marine area. :) @Zoodiver

What type of lighting? How long is your light cycle? How much flow is running through the tank? Is it located in a high traffic or noise area? Do you have any hiding spots for the fish (even a piece of abs pipe)?

Ahhh, a broken brace? Annoying... I once woke up to my reef tank full of what looked like milk. An anemone grenaded overnight and fouled everything, everything died except for 2 fish. My oldest kid's betta died while we were away on vacation, had someone feeding the tanks while we were gone...

If I had to venture a guess I'd blame the triggers or the puffer, but as has been mentioned, that's a lot of aggressive fish. If it were the eel, I think you'd realize it fairly quickly, they tend to destroy things... Also, physical damage does not necessarily need to happen in order for a...

As stated already, using straight RO is not the best idea. Also, what temperature is the "warm" water going through your RO unit? This may be a factor, as heat affects the filtration process. If you were having this problem before switching to RO, were you using dechlorinator?

Red tail what? Catfish, i assume? Could it have eaten some gravel and got clogged up?

From what I see, he has added positive input, and has attempted to help. You are the one that is seemingly getting offended over what amounts to nothing. Maybe indicate what research you've already done next time? We can't read minds. And yes, I've seen the posts in the "bag your own fish"...

If you've used bottled bacteria, yes, it is possible. The colonies that are present may not be able to support a large bioload, though, so introduce new fish slowly. From what I understand, the water itself holds minimal bacterial colonies. The majority are located on solid surfaces (glass...

This, right here. You've left a bad impression with them. I'd say the best way to get back in their good books is to start small (under 10 gallons) and prove that you can handle it. And of course, their house, their rules. If they say no, then accept it and move on. Don't pester and annoy...

I'd follow the instructions on the bottle. Some will say not to change any water until you've gone through a specific number of days, if I'm remembering correctly...

i have the feeling driving with a 5 foot tank, even partially full of water, is a bad idea. if possible: set up a temporary tank at the new place, and either fully cycle or instant cycle using bacterial supplement, and let the temperature stabilize transport just the fish (in a cooler or...

i've never had problems standing up new tanks using seachem stability to "instant cycle". guessing the marineland stuff is more or less the same concept. just keep an eye on parameters, but it should be fine. definitely agree with adding some media from a cycled tank, at the very least it...

Ive done some reading on this a while back, and if i recall correctly, it could/does generally work, but the trim aids in the support of the aquarium (and the glass is likely thinner than optimal due to this added safety factor). Also probably depends on the size/height of the tank you are...

Or, upgrade before you get the fish. Life usually interferes somehow, and the upgrade may not happen. Its been a while since the last "arowana in a tiny tank" thread... :D

Its dye, no idea what kind though... https://www.wormfarmingsecrets.com/general-worm-composting/neon-green-nightcrawlers/

Awesome. Thank you for following up and letting us know what it was!