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I know with Tetras certain species definitely school better than others. Wondering if the same is true for Corydoras? If so, which species are known to school best? Thanks, Harry

About two weeks ago I started seeing little white worms in my sump. Here's what they look like crawling on a wooden support for my return pump: They are at most 6mm long and 0.5mm wide. Anyone know what they are and if they are bad? Also what's the best way to get rid of them without...

I'm wondering if anyone has any endlers currently for sale who's origins can be traced back to wild stock (ie: N class endlers or equivalent). Thanks, Harry

I'm trying to find some Tarebia/Melanoides Granifera snails. If you have some or know where I could find them please let me know. I'm located in Canada but if shipping to Canada isn't an option I can arrange to have it shipped to a US address where I'll pick them up. Thanks, Harry P.S. Also...

I'm working on an aquascape for my 5ft (18" front to back, 24" tall) tank and I'm looking for some input on the manzanita that I've put together so far. I'm looking to create that feeling of it being the edge of a river. This will be a low maintenance tank with a large array of plants ... I'd...

I'm setting up my first ever sump and I was wondering what the normal noise level is for a sump. The sump is an Aqueon Proflex 4 sump and is located in the basement. It's plumbed with 1.5" PVC that splits to two 1" connections since that's what the sump is equipped for. Here's a video of the...

I'm doing a water test on my new Aqueon Proflex 4 sump on a new stand. This is the first time I've ever dealt with anything acrylic and I wanted to find out how seriously I should be taking gaps underneath the sump. I'm using thin (about 1/16") urethane foam underneath the sump. Here are the...

I was hoping to get some feedback on my proposed flow. This is a picture of the tank showing the location of the overflow and outputs (excuse the dust ;)). The outputs are part spray bar and part nozzles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The plan for this tank will be a well planted low tech jungle...

I know AC pumps use less power the more head pressure they have to deal with (or more correctly the less water they pump due to head pressure) but I'm wondering if anyone knows if DC pumps do the same thing? I'm assuming the answer is no because they have a controller that determines how much...

I'm thinking of setting up my Aqueon Proflex 4 sump with Poret foam. It's the foam used mainly for matten filters. I'm wondering if anyone has used this foam in their sumps before. Did it offer the low maintenance that's supposed to be offered by matten filters? I'm thinking of using 6"...

I'm wondering if anyone who uses the Bulk Reef Supply Chloramine Monster (BRS Reverse Osmosis Chloramines Monster - Bulk Reef Supply) or a similar long lasting carbon filter has any issues with bacterial growth in the filter. With my projected water use one of these filters would last me 5+...

I'm doing research on chloramine removing filters and I'm trying to get a better understanding of which setup is better, two smaller filters or one larger one. For example I've read multiple times that it's a good idea to use two 10" chloramine filters in series. That way when one starts to...

I'm in the process of setting up a 112G tank and I'm finally getting to the part where I'm choosing which fish and shrimp to get once everything is done. Here's a list of the fish and shrimp I'm hoping to keep: Dario dario German ram Endler Rummy nose (H. bleheri) Threadfin rainbowfish...

I'm setting up a 112G tank with a sump in the basement. Months and months ago I decided to go with a Glass Holes overflow (basically a durso) and only ran two pipes (one drain, one supply) to the basement. All the walls are now closed up, etc. so running another pipe would be a huge pain...

I've always read on forums that German Blue Rams need warmer temps above 80F. However, I was reading their profile on Seriously Fish (a site generally known for its very accurate information) and I noticed that their temperature range for these fish is 22C to 30C, or approx. 72F to 86F. I'm...

I'm doing calculations for where my water level will end up based on my flow rate through the overflow and I'm looking for feedback. Based on my calculations my water level will end up 3/4" below the inner lip of the black trim of my 112G tank. Is this too high for safety? The black trim is...

I'm wondering if anyone has ever created a Herbie overflow with only one pipe by fitting the emergency pipe inside the siphon pipe? Here's my situation ... I have two 1.5" pipes running inside the wall connecting the area where my main tank will go and the basement area where the sump will go...

I'm going to be setting up a four stage filter for an automated water change setup. Stage one will be a pre filter, followed by three (overkill) carbon filters designed to deal with chloramine. However there will be no RO membrane, TDS meter, pressure gauge, etc. So I'm pretty sure it will be...

Based on research it looks like my tap water has a hardness of 130ppm and about 150ppm total dissolved solids. My upcoming 112G tank will have a continual water change system where I'll change about 100G of water per month (due to mixing of new and old water this should be about a 50% water...

I got a really good deal on a small Ecoxotic E Series light so I'll actually be using it for my quarantine tank. That means though that the l light will be off for extended periods of time. The question I have is whether it's possible to turn the fixture off from the remote and have it ignore...

I'm dealing with a new Miracles Aquariums stand with a top that is 60" by 18". What would be the best way to check if the stand top is coplanar? Putting the tank on it unfortunately is not possible cause it's over 200lbs ... once it's on it will stay on. I'd like to verify the the top is...

Hi, I just got my new Miracles Aquariums stand (60" by 18" top) delivered and its got a 1/32" (maybe a tiny bit more) hump in the middle of the stand top (enough that a level rocks back and forth). I'm going to call Miracles on Monday, but I'm pretty sure they will just tell me to use some...

My plans for a 112G (60" by 18") are coming along nicely and I'll probably be ready for planting within 3-4 months. However a tank that size will cost me around $200-300 to fill heavily right from the start (a 55G cost me over $100 a few years ago). My original plan was to go with the dry...

I'm wondering if anyone has ever used those Rubbermaid twin track shelf brackets (Twin Track Hardware | Rubbermaid) attached to the wall behind their tank to hang strip lights above a tank? I'm thinking if doing this in my living room and I'm wondering how the finished product turned out ...

I know a lot has changed over the last several years in the substrate scene, so I'm wondering what is currently considered to be the best long lasting (10+ years) substrate for planted tanks (money being no object)? Is it still Flourite? Thanks, Harry