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    Nitrates need to die!

    Hi I have a 75g with a Fluvial fx6 (for up tp 400g) with about 40 child, 10 large and 30 1-3in". I have aggression but no fin damage or signs of stress. I changed half the water for 4 days to get the 80 nitrates to 20. I wait half a week and they are back at 60. I change half the water last...
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    Cycling tank question

    Hi I am cycling a 12g tank with my first DIY sump (10g) using stability, live rock, live sand, and water from my other saltwater aquarium. 2 days in and the all the numbers are spiking! I was just wondering how long until I can add any inverts like snails or hermits, should I just wait until...
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    DIY Sump

    For a 10 gallon tank being turned into a sump? I already have 4 plastic panels cut to separate compartments
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    How many Cichlids?

    I have a 75g with a fluval fx6 filter, for 400g (I over filter wayy too often). The tank is almost a year old and of course they are breeding and there are probably a total of 10-15 full grow, 20ish medium, and 15 or so 1-3"ers. That is probably an under estimate. I don't have aggression issues...
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    DIY sump

    Hi I am making a 10g sump for my 12g tank. I am completely new to sumps and have done some research, but was wondering if anyone has any opinions on the best supplies to buy? I already have plastic cut to make the sump into at most 4 chambers
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    Removing fluval 12g lid

    Has anyone ever tried this? I had a friend recommend it with a razor blade, then just leave it an open tank, which would look quite nice compared to the 3"x5" it came with.
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    Red slime?

    This is my biocube 29 about 6 months old and I was wondering if this is red slime? if so what do I do about it? :( I have the product called "Ultralife Reef Products, Red Slime Stain Remover"
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    Ghost Shrimp breeding

    Hello! I have a Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish and got tired of the 30min to the store to get his food. I did as much research was possible and have about 200 shrimp in a 10g tank with plenty of hiding spots, driftwood, tons of floating plants. I change half the water every other day until that shrimpy...
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    First coral tank

    Hi I have a biocube 29g with just a goni and mostly fish. My fuzzy dwarf lion fish is my favorite :3 BUT I am starting my first coral tank out of a fluvial 12g with the glass removed at the top with a razor blade (it comes with a 3"x4" opening :confused: ) and I am making a 10g sump. I have cut...
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    Tank moved, help!

    Hi i recently moved my 8 month old 75 gallon african tank, with a fx6 (400)gal canister filter, but my nitrates are 80 or a bit above. How often should I change the water? It has been moved for about 3 weeks. I have 50 cichlids in there, they all were doing fine before we moved, now some have...
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