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Cool. Vinegar test ? What is that?

Another reason its demoralizing is companies have learned to do more with less, its a double bind and its ultra competitive out there. These guys are right , never give up. Somtimes good things happen when we least expect it. Keep your spirits up chap

maybe a pearl but almost certainly a blue. They can get up 3.5 inch and are peaceful, hardy, and entertaining. He looks like a male ( males should not be kept with other males, and if kept w females, they need at least 4 to avoid agression ) regardless of what exact type, these air breathers...

No prob brodey. Also flower shrimp r great ( I really dont know if they r just another name for vampires ) but as an anecdote ; mine camp out near the filter inlet letting the food come to them those r some smart shrimp. And they dont compete 4 algae but eat micro flora/fauna out of the water...

Technically its a plant yes, ( so is the algae on your glass )but they r small and hearty, I dont have any special lights for mine. Also my shrimps and snails started breeding like crazy after I threw in there. Theres somthing about it that they love. Im a noob to forums but if I take a pic of...

Some stores sell algae balls ( I dont know the technical name). these are cool cause they're cheap, they eat nitrates,keeps algae from growing on the glass and its an almost infinite food supply for your tank buddies. Check it out : )

Good point, I forgot to consider ur tank size, but if u can find it cheap it may still be worth it. Basically take ur time for the initial setup, there is no such thing as too much planning. Btw, have u ever seen a dutch aquarium? If not, I highly recommend viewing a gallery, I promise, you...

Vampire shrimp are interesting, medium armoured, and peaceful, I like em.

Of course retailers are going to recommend you add tons of fish but I'd say about two dozen, why ? Cause 1: it will give cut down the bio load 2: everyone will have their own space which will reduce agression 3: its gonna be hard to track the health of 80 individual fish and finally : too many...

The amonia levels will die down naturally once the good bacteria starts to take off, I dont use any water chemistry products ( besides tap water conditioner ). also since u havent added fish yet, consider replacing that gravel with black aquarium sand, it absorbs light , puts the visual focus on...

U can tie a snug rubberband around the base of the plant and attach a small pebble ( 1 that has decent weight ) and bury it in the substrate.

Looks great, I personally would add more plants ( silk ) to make it more visually dynamic . A 90gal tank is begging for that "live artwork" feel. Check out some dutch aqurium galleries for ideas. Its looks cool tho, I like the stand too.

I got two of these dudes and the info I researched before hand varied greatly. Any special considerations for their care? Ive heard they turn a blue color when they get older , that would be sweet.