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    Tapeworms???

    Found these worms in my 10 gal. I think they came from a new fish I didn't quarantine. They're disgusting, seem like tapeworms. I'm wondering if anyone can ID them? I've been using api general cure for 2 days now. Also, are these kind of tapeworms contagious to humans? I've attached a picture of...
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    How to handle algae outbreaks

    This happened to me. I turned off all lighting and covered the tank with a towel for 4 days. Without light all the algae died and when I took off the towel the water went from green to crystal clear. Just do a significant water change afterwards to get rid of dead algae. Sent from my iPhone...
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    Put store water into tank water

    I have a 10 gallon with 5 neon tetras, 1 silver Molly, and a Mickey Mouse Molly. I'm a rookie at aquariums and whenever I got a new fish, I didn't think it was a big deal to put the water that was from the store into my tank water. I've done this a couple times, and I've realized that I could be...
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    Strange strings on filter cartridge

    Thanks guys! I ended up rinsing it in some tank water while I was changing my water, it got most of the crap out. Water has been clearer since then Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Strange strings on filter cartridge

    I opened my filter (tetra quiet flow 10) and saw that the carbon filter is pretty dirty. I also saw strange string-like things trailing from the cartridge. Is this normal? Should I be cleaning the cartridge more often? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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