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Starting a planted tank with red-bellied piranhas can be a unique challenge. While piranhas are more carnivorous and may not be as plant-focused as some herbivorous fish, they can still uproot and damage plants during their activities. Here are some considerations for selecting plants: Plants...

Starting slow and gradually increasing light and fertilizer makes a lot of sense, especially for a new tank. It helps plants adjust and minimizes algae issues. The approach you mentioned aligns with the principles of a methodical startup. Considering your tall 90-gallon tank, keeping an eye on...

Your 10-gallon tank seems reasonably stocked with a betta, harlequin rasboras, nerite snails, and shrimp. Keep an eye on water parameters and filtration to manage potential bioload issues. For the 25-gallon tank, the betta and rummynose tetras are compatible, but adding more plants or hiding...

Keeping pH stable can be a challenge. It's good that your ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are in check. Consider checking your water hardness (KH) as it acts as a buffer for pH stability. Seashells, crushed coral, or a buffer designed for aquariums can help maintain a more constant pH...

Hey! Sounds like you've got a lot going on with your tank water. Checking with a liquid test is a good call for accuracy. If your tap water has high pH, using bore water might provide more stable conditions for your black neon tetras. Considering your low GH, using a water conditioner for...