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Can you use regular aquarium gravel in a saltwater tank?? I recently started setting up a 20 gallon long freshwater tank when my fiancee asked if I planned on doing saltwater 8O I was like "I can do saltwater??" You know, the money issue. She's like "you can do whatever you want" 8O Soooo...

. Will you ship some to me?? I'll pay for shipping

Don't laugh, but what about chinese algae eaters?? I have always had great sucess with them.

beautiful tanks so far. So if someone can please make a quick reference list to the best starter plants. So far I am seeing Java Fern, Java Moss, Anubias so far seem popular. Also, for driftwood...geat places to get it??

Not much help, but just wanted to say we got that same tank, cycled for about a week, added a Black Moor goldfish, changed out the filter 2 weeks later, added a white goldfish, and started to get an algae build up. Bought a chinese algae eater. All are thriving great! The water is crystal clear...

Well, I have never done water changes in the past either. I haven't even vacuumed the gravel! I am a big beliver of a "natural" tank. When things die in my paludarium, I just let them rot(plants, that is). The Paludarium is SOOO green. I have all kinds of stuff growing in there, and I think it's...

Hey all, I am heavily debating between a live planted tank and just doing the same old plastic or silk plants. Can some of you post some pics of your plastic tanks?? To me they just look fake, but maybe I am buying the wrong plants. I appreciate it!!

oh, sorry it's a 20 gallon long. As far as the light?? No clue. I think it's a vita-lite though. I kept reptiles in the tank a long time previous, and used the DayGlo. I don't think this one is too bright. I will be replacing it when my tank cycles.

Ok, what I need is a list of "hardy" live plants for a freshwater tank. I have a gravel substrate, and want to have live plants. Nothing delicate please. My green thumb only works well in teh garden :)

well, I have always used the AquaClear brand of filters with carbon, ammonia, and foam inserts. The new one I bought today has a new "biomed" satchel, which I am excited about. I honestly have never had any "rotting", or odd deaths. Some fish died here and there, but I never had anything like...

Looking to get some tropical fish in the near future for my 20 gallon long tank. I noticed most tropical fish aren't as brilliant as saltwater(obviously). My question is, what breed of fish do you consider the most attractive and brightly colored?? I have kept many fish over the years, and know...

Hey all, new fish here in the pond. I just have some comments. Now bear in mind, I don't mean to offend, slight, or tick anyone off, but here goes: I have been an on/off fish hobbyist for the last 10-15 years. Off and on, small tanks and big, aggressive and tropical. I have kept small 5...