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I'm just wondering, I know that two betta males cannot be in the same tank, but is okay for betta's to be included in a community fish tank or must they remain alone?

To the pro's, will adding a dead store brought shrimp (in a stocking) help to keep the cycling going. It worked well for me?

I met this seemingly knowledgable gentleman at a Petco. He told me that if I did not purchase a water purifier than I would be wasting my money because the water in NJ is not suitable for a fish hobby. He also suggested that I add salt to my water because all fish need a bit of saltwater. Is...

Does that mean you can't have too much dechlorinator?

Thanks for the info. I'll look around some more for the pool filter sand and if I can't find that I'll go with the All purpose. I'm anxious to get started on my new venture.

My local store has both Quikrete All-Purpose Sand and play sand. Does it matter which one I use in a freshwater aquarium? I read that pool filter sand is easier to clean but I can't find it. Thanks.

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Delighted You guys are awesome! I am receiving such valuable information on this site. In the future I will try to just ask one or two questions a time. I will exchange the filter. I am also delighted that I can communicate with people from around the globe with the same interests. Thank you...

After reading comments on this site, I've learned that the 10 gallon was ridiculously small to accommodate fish. I exchanged that for a 20 gallon hexagon tank and then realized that was also too small. Last night I went ahead and purchased a 35 gallon. I read that the larger the tank the more...

First tank Yes, this is my first tank. I have a fish bowl with a beta but that's it. I have always been attracted to fish and they do help alleviate stress. My husband had an aquarium when I first met him and he said that it's a lot of work but I think that filters are made better now and I...

Betta I have a betta in a small bowl. I thought that more than one male could not be kept together. Are they my only or best options? If so, I better exchange for a 20 gallon. BTW, I'm not sure if I want saltwater or fresh. I was told by someone working at the pet store that I would have...

I just purchased a 10 gallon tank. This size meets my needs regarding space and costs but it appears that I'm very limited as far as fish are concerned. I may need to reconsider and purchase a 20 gallon but before I do can you please recommend hardy, inexpensive, but pretty fish for a 10...

We purchased a small 10 gallon aquarium due to lack of money and space. I love looking at fish when I'm stressed so I would love to have colorful, hardy, and inexpensive fish to help alleviate my stress. I purchased the 10 gallon with a hood and filter that came with it but that's all I have...