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I could do heavy water changes-

Air is no problem-Nitrate is approximately 80

This Female angelfish (3y.o.) began developing this popeye appearance approximately 7 days ago-Water values are normal-No other fish are affected. Any opinions would be welcome!

I have a 20 g freshwater tank-I use SeaChem Excel (Dosed at instruction rate) every other day-LED lamps about 8-9 hours a day-I am developing a fair amount of black hair algae-Any Ideas?

I have a 20 gal. tank with a variety of fish-The Angelfish laid about 30 eggs on the inlet tube for the filter-She's very protective and aggressive toward all the other fish-She's fanning and tending the eggs as if they were fertile. What do you folks suggest? Take the eggs off the tube now in...

I have a 20 gal. tank with a variety of fish-The Angelfish laid about 30 eggs on the inlet tube for the filter-She's very protective and aggressive toward all the other fish-She's fanning and tending the eggs as if they were fertile. What do you folks suggest? Take the eggs off the tube now in...

Hi Lola-Many people will tell you it's not possible to have Bettas in a community tank-These aren't the best pictures but it is possible if you start with young Bettas-I have a male in one tank and a female in the other-I try to create some areas with minimal water movement to allow them to...

Not much detrius-I've removed the tubes and worked a suction tube underneath the plates-

Some frozen b. shrimp and T.Min color formula-I'm a light feeder-No more than is eaten in five minutes-

Please don't make the mistake I did once by depending on a single heater-! I lost most of my livestock duia long weekend away when my single heater failed...

No measurable nitrates in the water supply-No changes to food-I rinse the filter media in removed tank water-These tanks are approximately 2 years old and have normal levels of ammonia and nitrates-I haven't made any changes to the plants-

Been an aquarist for some years and have never had an issue with high nitrates-(Readings in the 80's) I Have 2 20 gallon tanks-Lightly planted not overstocked- 30% + WC weekly-0 nitrates in the water supply-I use both undegravel and hang on filters-I thoroughly vacuum the gravel with each WC-I'm...