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Bought some new plastic plants for my new 55g African cichlid tank setup, which is currently cycling (no fish). Do I need to do anything to the plants to prep them before they go in beyond a thorough rinse with water? I’ve seen some instances (in reviews) that some brands of plants gave off...

I have a 29 gallon Lake Tanganyika tank with N. Brichardi Cichlids. Is this brown algae? If so, how do I get rid of it properly? Does it mean something’s wrong with my water??

I just ordered some fish (n. Brichardi) online and opted for overnight shipping. The seller said they keep their pH around 7.8. My new tank (no fish in there yet) I set up for Lake Tanganyika with a pH of 8.6-8.8. I heard that the chemical changes from a long time in the bag can be very toxic...

I just posted some help I need over in the cichlids forum, but figured I’d jump in and say hello over here. Go check that out after! Anyways! I started on this site in 2006 and got to know a ton of great helpful people who helped me with all my past tanks. SO excited to be back and rekindling my...

First, let me say that I am so unbelievably happy to be back on this forum after 13 years!! Yup you read that right! This forum helped me along on all my past tanks. I’ve since rekindled my passion (and multiple tank syndrome lol) and starting a tank for me, I mean my kids :))) In the process...

Well, my n. brichardi do! The other day I was saying to my g/f, "i've had these guys for 3 months and no breeding". After everyone has told me about how these particularly breed "like rabbits". This morning I woke up and looked into the tank and i saw all this "white stuff" floating around, and...

I currently have a 20g high planted and the planted tank isn't for me. I've always wanted to do a half/half tank.. so i've done a lot of research and i've been planning the tank ever since.. here's what i have so far, let me know what you think (very rough sketches)

I currently have a 20g high planted and the planted tank isn't for me. I've always wanted to do a half/half tank.. so i've done a lot of research and i've been planning the tank ever since.. here's what i have so far, let me know what you think (very rough sketches)

Ok, just before I hastily tore down my planted tank, I figured I would take some pics of my tank and get some help. The tank is a 20g high, Eco-complete substrate, AC30 (i think) filter, co2 system (not pressurized), 28w in T5's from Coralife fixture and i dose twice a week with Kent...

I'm new to cichlids and have my first tank is a 29g with 4 n. brichardi. They seem to be doing quite well. One is flashing a bit (once in a great while), so i decided to test the water. Im having trouble keeping my GH up. Each water change I add 1/4tsp of baking soda and 1 table spoon of Epsom...

I've been doing a couple FW tanks for about 3 years now. I have a 20g planted, and just finished up a 29g cichlid tank. I think i'm ready to work on tank three lol :lol: multiple tank syndrome i guess.. I have another 5.5g lying around that i wanted to use for something else. I was hoping a...

I was doing some research on plants that have a carpet-like effect.. All that i have found do best in high light. I assume this is because they are so far from the surface. My tank is a 20g high with about 2.4 wpg. I really like the look of glosso too. Any plant i guess would do. Can anyone help...

I have eco-complete in my tank, and i finally added my fish from my smaller tank into my new bigger planted one. This morning i noticed the water was a little bit cloudy and the plants were covered in dustings from the substrate. Then i saw one of my cory's dart accross the bottom kicking up a...

My tank has been doing well, except for one thing. After trimming my anacharis, the new growth seems to have small leaves and it isn't thick. After a little research, it seems i should have a lighting problem. But I have 28w of T5 lighting, which comes out to more than 2wpg (because it's t5 i...

Just bought the last of the plants i wanted (i think lol). How do you guys like it???? I added one amazon sword, 3 green wendtii (sp?), and 3 java fern attached to the driftwood. Next is to get the background for the tank (thinking of going black)

I just started up my planted tank about a couple weeks ago. I just started to add fish (2 oto cats). The tank is a 20g high with eco-complete substrate, about 2wpg, and DIY co2. Water test: GH/KH - 5 PH - 7.0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 2 (i've been told this is too low and i need to dose something...

I just set up a DIY CO2, and everything i read mentions that i can diffuse the CO2 into the filter intake. I have a HOB, so would i just insert the tube into where the impellor is? Do I need something at the end of the tube (like an airstone) if i use this method? Any help is greatly...

I've noticed that a couple of my plants (i think are some sort of hygro) have tiny brown spots on them after planting them about 4 days ago.... i read somewhere that it could be due to higher nitrate levels, but i ran a test and 0ppm. Any other ideas? My tank is a 20g high without CO2 with eco...

Finally got my plants and driftwood all set up. What do you guys think? My first tank, so i am open to suggestions or improvement :D It's a 20g high, with eco-complete for substrate. No CO2 just yet, i'm contemplating whether or not i want to do it Also, could someone help me ID the plant...

I've been reading a lot on AA for the past month or so and just started posting. The site is great! With much of the research i've done here, i have a pretty good sense of where i'm going with the new tank. I just want to know what everyone thinks of how i'm doing so far. I have a 20g...

I'm starting to plan out the set up of my planted tank. I wanted to add driftwood, but i know certain kinds are better than others. Is this something that will work? http://cgi.ebay.com/Driftwood-w-small-hidey-hole-cave-for-critters_W0QQitemZ7743188298QQcategoryZ116421QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem