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I bought the Planted + about two months ago and have been very pleased with the results. I'm using both Flourish and Flourish Excel in my tank. I keep the lights on for about 8 hours everyday and I hardly have any algae issues. Plus, compared to my last LED lighting the tank looks a lot brighter...

Thanks for all the help guys!

I'm having trouble deciding on how to stock my 29 gallon tank. I have four corys, six serpae tetra, and I plan on getting a pair of German Blue Rams. I want another small school of fish (5-6) that will contrast in color with the serpae but that will get along with the rest of the tank. Is it...

I've found two lights that are in my price range and that have received great reviews. Which do you guys think is better for my 29 gallon planted tank and why? 1) The Aquatic Life Light T5 HO 2-Lamp Amazon.com: Aquatic Life Light T5 HO 2-Lamp Link Fresh Aquarium Light, 30-Inch: Pet Supplies...

I have a 29 gallon planted tank with mostly low light plants however I have a few (not sure which type) that require some better lighting. I'm willing to convert to a new lighting system but at the lower end of the price scale. I can spend up to $150 but the cheaper the better. What kind of...

Hey guys, so for my 29 gallon tank I'd like to stock it to these specifications in the near future: 10 serpae tetra 6 cories 2 Dwarf Gouramis 2 German Blue Rams Would this layout work? So far I have 6 serpae and 4 cories and they are doing just fine. Also, I've heard I should add in the GBRs...

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So I am a complete newbie and this is my first ever aquarium. I went for a community planted tank with a sand substrate. My tank is now fully cycled and I've stocked it with 6 serpae tertra and 4 different cory cats in the past two days. Question number one: Was it a mistake to stock it with...