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This is all good to hear. Thanks.

PS. I have Apple products.

I feel like I am a perpetual beginner in this hobby, even though I've been in it a few years. Does anyone use any apps to manage tracking all the details involved in this hobby? I'm sure this sounds silly to some of you, but I am REALLY bad with details and I think some of the...

Oh good. I've never used a Python before because I was lucky in the positioning of my tank in my old house.

It's the house we're moving into next week and I already left for the day. I'll look tomorrow. I'll probably order the adapter anyway if it doesn't come with. Thanks, folks.

Not sure of connection needed.

Sigh. Thanks.

No. Good idea. Next time I'll do that.

Not usually. I just walk by and notice that one has stopped working.

Hi all. I've gone through several HOB filters on my 55. I use Aqueon and Aquaclear filters - one of each and both rated for a 55 gallon. So presumably that's double what's needed, filtration-wise. I do use aquarium sand in my tank. I thought it settled well before turning my filters back...

Despite the occasional snarky back and forth, I actually enjoyed this thread and learned a lot. I am not a newbie any more, but feel like I will forever be a beginner. I never realized how important it was to keep the TDS from building up or changing too drastically. I frequently did extra...

I've read that Pygmy Cories are best in that size tank. You might want consider those.

What a fabulous link! I have a 12 gallon I've not know what to do with but I got some great suggestions for combining species from this article. Thank you.

I agree, you're probably cycled. Sounds like your 2nd round BBs developed between your water chemistry checks. Very cool!

I had no idea blasting sand was available in anything but off-white. How do your plants do in it?