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  I remember when I had my first tank or more accurately when my parents first tried to start an aquarium. I was about 10 or 12 years old can't really remember. I kept on watching the fish
Neon Tetras are a very popular freshwater fish for beginners and advanced fish keepers. Their bright neon blue and red color patterns are very attractive as an individual freshwater fish but when t
Neon Tetras are a very popular freshwater fish for beginners and advanced fish keepers. Their bright neon blue and red color patterns are very attractive as an individual freshwater fish but when t
I've got a 46 gallon freshwater tank that with a high Nitrate level. All other water stats are OK. The tank is not over populated and uses a cannister filter. What is the best way to reduce and ke
I recently atarted up my 130 gal freshwater tank and it looks pretty cool. (hope to post pic's soon). Then while in the yard I remembered I had a bunch of flagstone left over froom another project.
...wi species (I esp. liked the Peacock types and Haplochromis genus). Even though I've had a good operational freshwater tank for 2 years, is it better as a cichlid 'virgin' to start with rams/kribs o...
I have a 55 gal. tank which was set up two months ago. There are about 14 small 'community' fish. Each one is about an inch......including 2 tetras, 2 minors, 4 danios, 4 guppys, 2 cats. Someone said
Four days ago I added 9 Spiral Vals to my 20 gallon freshwater tank. (those are the only plants in the tank) I also added 10 ml of Leaf Zone plant food as per the instructions. Before adding the plant
...s Aries Tetra x2 Neon Tetra x5 Spotted Pictus Cat Dwarf African Frog x2 Molly x2 Betta (female) Bamboo Shrimp Freshwater Clams x4 Thanks for your help, - Glen Dady...
...d an eel. I really want an eel but I know a good portion of them are saltwater... What kind can I get for a freshwater? The other thing is...im not really sure - if I were to go with a community ta...
...t actually looks pretty good, but almost nothing can eat it. The story reminds me of the snakehead problem in freshwater....
Hi Everyone, i am so glad that you are available. My daughter has a 30 gal freshwater with 5 guppies, a black moor who is sick (doubt will make it through the night...) and another one who will most
... do so (although I have the worst luck keeping them for long). So, who is right? I mean I want to tell fellow freshwater aquariasts that they help with reducing waste but with so many websites saying ...
I have a 55 gal freshwater tank for 5 months. PH=7.8, Ammonia=0, Nitrite=0, and Nitrate=20. 3 Danios (from original cycling) 3 Pepper 3 Julie Cories, 3 Clown Loach, 3 Platties, 3 Dwarf goramies, 8 H
... I am looking for fish suggestions. I am trying to find fish that meet these criteria: - small (1' or so) - freshwater - pH 7.8 - planted tank - compatible with Corys - not bottom-dwellers - schooli...
I have a 50 gal. freshwater tank with 'community fish' mainly tetras, danios, red minors, etc. They are doing fine on regular flakes. Do the color enhancement flakes make any difference? Or is the onl
... an Eclipse 6 as an early Christmas gift and I was wondering what options I have for tank inhabitants, either freshwater or saltwater. I'm a newbie, but I'd like to do something slightly more interes...
Hi All: Well I'm setting up a new 55 gallon freshwater tank next week. I want to plant this tank. I plan to use either Flourite or Red Sea Flourabase substrate with a topping of Black Tahitian Moon
... to interfere with the initial cycle. In case these variables matter here is the data for my proposed tank: Freshwater 55 Gal. Glass Tank 2 Power Filters (One of the cheap ones included with the sta...
...a disease and is it treatable or is it curtains for the little guy. I feel bad. I really like my Neons. First freshwater sickness in months and months. All that being said, is there prevetative meth...
I have a 75 gallon freshwater, planted aquarium. It has an overflow with a wet dry filter. I need to replace the old external pump with a new one. I'm curious about what the ideal flow rate would be,
We've had freshwater tanks before, but are now wanting to start a saltwater tank. We are looking at a 75 gallon tank at Petco for almost $300 by itself. We want to get started right (with correct equ
...he tank, but still grow to a larger size. What looks nice? Which school-type fish get along with others? What freshwater community fish are a little out of the ordinary? I'm open to all suggestions,...
Okay I have read the beginner faq's 3 times and I have a book (the simple guide to freshwater aq by David E. Boruchowitz) read several times. I have Rena excel submersible heaters (78 degrees) I fil
... will save the species I want first), but not plants or algae. Also interested in something that eats small freshwater snails - they eat what I'm looking at. I guess it wouldn't be so tiny. Is there...
I need your help. I have a freshwater aquarium with the following fish: 2 Platies 1 Betta 3 emerald cory cats 4 bleeding heart tetras 1 red-tail Black Shark 2 pristella tetras 1 otocinclus catfish 2
To the group: I have been looking at water test kits for a new aquarium setup. I have a planted aquarium in mind in a 75 gallon tank. I need to test for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, pH hi and low, KH,
I've noticed some odd white whispy things cropping up in my freshwater tank this past week. They're just kind of attached to various things on the bottom, namely rocks and various faux plants. Could t
...and got a great deal on an Kent Marine 60gpd RO/DI unit. I would like to also begin using RO/DI water in my freshwater tanks as well but am concerned about the plant life and if water that pure lack...
...es sense are eggs. Today I just noticed more of this stuff on the back glass in two close spots. When I had a freshwater tank I had a pair of angels that laid eggs every so often, but was unable to ge...
I request your feedback and comments on using a UV filter on a 55 G freshwater aquarium. I would appreciate all comments and specific feedback on the following: I don't think I will be able to have
...llon tank setting in my aquarium room and still dont know what to get... Can anyone give me some good info on Freshwater Stingrays, like what is the easiest for a beginner and the tankmates and water ...
I have a well-established (two years old) 30-gallon freshwater tank that's never had any problems
I started using RO water about 3 months ago. I noticed that my plants have nobeen growing much and was told at my LFS store that I should be adding marine salt to my RO water to add electrolytes and i
I have a 120 gal tank which I want to set up as saltwater, I've had freshwater previously in smaller tanks, 30 gal. Now bio balls are supposed to be used for biological filtration. However live rock i
Hi, Decided to give my tropical freshwater fish a treat in the form of live bloodworms... My tank has a coral sand base and a fair number managed to bury themselves before being eaten.... not sure a
...he way - If it is a good deal, then I pick it up on Tuesday. I need as much info as I can get... I am used to freshwater, I was pretty proficient at it, with a well planted tank and DIY lighting and C...
...ndering what things are harmful to fish if ABSENT from the water. In other words, what, apart from oxygen, do freshwater fish require in the water for good health? I am not concerned about the requi...
...ly keep getting fuzzy-clear-fuzzy, or am I way off my rocker ;p TIA, note: iposted yestrday @ rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc, my rainbow has rubed most of the fungus of his fin. althoug e lost about ...
... 1st question: Could you kind folks please suggest a specific make & model filtration system for a 125 gallon freshwater community tank? My priorities are: * silent operation * effectiveness/reliabi...
...e of water was not enough to make a significant change in water chemistry to start the process. All tanks are freshwater. 3. In regards to running a quarantine tank, I intend to use the 1 ten gallon...
I am looking to replace the strip light for my 20 gal Hagen freshwater planted aquarium. From side to side outside width is 24-1/8' and inside width is 23-1/2'. The ballast is starting to fail on my s
Hi All: I setup a 10 gallon aquarium for my daughter about a month or so ago. It is fully cycled and we have a few fish in it. When I first put it all together I added 1 tablespoon of aquarium salt
... tank. I found another batch of eggs on the glass top 12mm (about a half inch) out of the water. 260 gallon freshwater with wet/dry filter 2 ebo jager 250 watt heaters (yuk) 13 clown loaches 4 ful...
...it water temp is 79f. I am getting a white slime build up on the sides, rocks and in the filter media of my freshwater tank. I can clean it off with a scrubber and clean the filter media and rocks, ...
I need to paint a plastic decoration for my freshwater aquarium. What type of paint can I use that won't harm the water or the fish???
Hi Gang, I have an AquaClear filter
Even though I have a freshwater aquarium, this has nothing to do with fish. My daughter is doing a science project and she needs to be able to make a NaCl solution that is close to the amount found in
...yone have any experience with these - or a better recommendation? This filter would be going on a 55 gallon freshwater tank with a penguin bio-wheel 350....
BlankI've not tried this myself, but I've heard that putting a couple of freshwater mussels into a tank will quickly clear up a bad case of algae. Might be worth a try. I'd also cut back on the amount
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