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So I introduced the rest of the fish after waiting 2 weeks from the first batch. Not too worried though because this tank has been cycled for two years and is very stable. Now have: 15 Neon Tetras 6 Cory's 1 Flame Gourami The neons still aren't really exploring yet but it took the first batch...

I like hatchet fish but I've always been scared they'll jump out of the tank. I have a few exposed spots in my hood and they might be able to make it through.

I've got a 30gal I'm planning on stocking with neon tetras and corydoras but I need some ideas on what to put in there with them. So far I want to go with: 15 Neon Tetras 6 Corydora Thinking of a dwarf gourami possibly or a pair of german blue rams. All suggestions are appreciated.

I like a challenge so I'd probably go GBR. They are a bit risky, and can die due to bad stock quite easily so its a bit of a gamble....But the reward is well worth it.

Meh I have a weakness for Mbuna. I'd stock about 15 in there. Maybe three species at a 1:4 ratio or possibly four at a 1:3 male to female. That's just me though. I've not encountered a single freshwater fish with more color and personality than Mbuna. I love mine.

I definitely don't recommend two gouramis in a community tank if that is the situation. More than likely, your female is actually a male. While gouramis do take a bit longer to acclimate to a tank if "she" is not swimming around withing 2-3 days I would assume "she" lost a territorial dispute...

Probably just debris from your substrate. Give a day or two to settle. If it doesn't you may want to explore your options from there.

Unnecessary shipping can be just as stressful and deadly as cramped living spaces. Sort of a double standard. Lets not talk down to members who obviously care for their fish just because they were misinformed and don't have something that you think they should be able to. He's explained his...

Guppies would look good in there. Maybe some neon tetras.

Has the tank been cycled?

Is this female gourami colorful at all? Female gouramis aren't super common as they often lack the bright colors that the males have. Its a bit rare to find female gouramis at most pet stores. If they are both males there is going to be a dominant fish. Aggressiveness often times vary but most...

So are diatoms the consensus? If so, what can I do to treat it, or should I just let it run its course.

I wouldn't put a bristlenose in a 20g tall. Minimum would be a 20g long and even then you're pushing it. They get to be about 4 inches fully grown. I'd go with a few corydoras.

This particular tank has been reading 0 nitrites and ammonia for almost a month now.

So about 2 weeks ago I started noticing brown splotches on my planters pot decoration. Within two weeks it has spread to my fake plants, substrate, and even the glass. At first I thought it might be algea but now I'm not sure. Does anyone have a clue what it might be? This tank is cycled and...