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My platy had babies 2 months ago. My aquarium person said they can be pregnant for as long as 6 mo. without giving birth. He removed all platys from tank...took them home to start his young dtr with her own tank. Replaced them with male guppies. fanaticbooks

Well after 3 or 4 years I am back. You gave such good advice before that my tank still has a lot of the original fish. SO, I have come back for more advice... My son can make a miniature (2"h) volcano with aquastik as well as paint it. He also plans to renovate other decor that are worn...

Just to let everyone know in here who helped me out but don't follow in the Getting Started Forum.... I now have a viable fish tank. In it are 5 nerite snails 10 harlequin raspboro 10 neon tetras 8 julii catfish 6 guppies, male They seem to be getting along fine. There are times they all...

Glad you came up with something. I searched the Internet and never did find anything with that dimension.

I am pleased with what I have in here. Thanks to all those in this website who helped me figure out what would work. The corys like to surf the current that runs from the back to the front, down and back to the pump. They climb it and slide down and chase each other through the cave and other...

For those who have been following my ongoing saga... I have a 28 gal. hex in which I managed to kill my 3 guppies I had to do a fishless cycling. After doing that I stocked: 9/2--4 corey julii; 10 harlequin raspboro; 5 nerite snails 9/6--4 corey julii; 10 neon tetra I asked advice in here...

Looked on Amazon Could this help? It is at Amazon--no light but a canopy so you could do lighting above it I assume... Perfecto Canopies are the economical, yet stylish way to top off your aquarium. With a polypropylene hinge for easy access to your tank, as well as a plastic back strip that...

No, I don't quarantine. BUT the lfs does and these are from a tank that was full of them. They seem just fine. I think I will hold off until the rasp. and neons are a little bigger. That will give me a chance to see how often I have to change the water, clean the rocks as I do, control the...

I put a big algae wafer in the tank every 2 or 3 days and alternate with the sinking wafer (little teeny ones) about 5 at a time. There was some algae on the walls since this tank has been operational for a couple of years at least and I just took a pleco out a couple of months ago. I didn't...

Have you tried Aquarium Parts West? Aquarium Parts West Now I don't know if they have anything, but it can't hurt to look. I have bought from them to replace my hex hood. They were very helpful via phone helping me to find the right hood. Good luck. fanaticbooks

They would be all male. I also would not buy any more until I lose some. I avoid fish areas when my tank is stocked to avoid temptation. :lol: Any suggestions on if I can have some guppies and if so how many would be feasible?

Yes, I have kept a tight watch on the water. I changed 1/4 out last night just to lower Nitrates from about 20-40 since I knew I was getting fish today. All others are great--- 7.0 to 7.2 ph; 0 ammonia/nitrites We tested for nitrates at fish store (Master kit in use) and they were between 10...

I have the 28 gal. hexagon with great bacteria. I ended up having to use 2 tsp. ammonia per 24 hours to keep them fed. Finally was able to start buying fish last Friday. Bought Friday: 10 Harlequin Raspbora; 4 cory julii; 5 Nerite snails Bought Tuesday (today): 10 Neon Tetras, 4 cory julii...

I was reading a basic guide that arrived with something I bought (can't remember what) and it mentioned the Marina Multi-Tool. Looking it up on Dogpile search engine, it seemed a pretty nifty item. Anyone know how well it works, its quality of manufacture, a good place to buy, even a better...

It is a 28 gallon hexagon. Oh yes, I had to redo the electrical stuff. I ended up putting the outlets on the wall instead of attached to the stand behind because of my dear kitties (see 1st picture--black one and one in the background by the eyes shining). I had to put the wiring up since...