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In a related post, I saw someone say that shrimp are good at cleaning up fish waste, and I was wondering if it'd be bad idea to drop like 20-30 ghost shrimnp in my 30 gallon, and let them scrounge around? Thanks!

see the thing is though EXM, I have a 30g tank, and the pleco will outgrow it sooner than later, and Id rather get him to a better home before its too late. I really dont have any algae either, the tank is a little over a month old...thanks for the help!

too bad, i kinda liked the way the loaches looked. ANyone have experience with dojos? It looks like ill be getting a few otos or corys...

Ok, so...its down to either a dojo loach, a few more corys, or a few otos? Would otos get along with corys, which are basically the only other bottom dwellers except for the rainbow sharks, which are peaceful and not aggressive.

ive got 3 corys already. Maybe just get rid of the pleco and add a few more corys?

Really, I could have sworn I saw on aquahobby that people said kuhlis took care of algae. Can anyone else confirm this or provide input??

Hey all, I made the mistake of buying a common pleco when I first started, and learned after I got him of how huge he gets. I have a 30g, and have: 2 angels, 3 rainbow sharks, 5 danios, 1 gourami, 3 corys, and the pleco. I was thinking about replacing the pleco with 2 kuhli loaches. The more...

would it be ok to just dump in like 25 into a 30 gallon tank? Only think I would worry about is having the fish overfeed...any suggestions?

I added about 5 to the tank. It has been downright comical watching the fish. The angel will try to go after the small ones, as will the Danios. They are relentless, but the shrimp just scoot out of the way of the "attackers". The angels have actually been scouring the bottom and holes...

Yea, mine swims normally, and frolics around the tank like normal, with no visible fin-holding, etc. I see him scrounging around for algae all the time. Maybe I will just buy some sinking shrimp pellets or tubifex and see...But he looks fine, no signs of malnourishment either. Did either of...

Thanks for the response fish n fries. Yea, by sufficient, I meant would adding 3 corys to my current 3 make a stock of 6 sufficient. Ive learned through the grapevine of knowledge that 5-6 is minimum....Anyone else have answers for the red-finned shark?

I keep seeing pictures of ghost shrimp, and am having problems distinguishing them from the shrimp they sell at my local LFS for 8 for $1. I would like to buy some to put them in my 30 gallon any pout them in with my angels, gourami, danios, rainbow shark, corys, and wonder if they would have a...

So...In one of the classic newbie blunders, I bought a pleco when I started my tank, and did so without realizing that it was a common pleco, and would eventually grow into a monster fish. It is currently about 4 inches right now, and I realize that I would rather part with it now then wait for...

Hello all, Tonight when I looked into my tiger barb tank (8 tiger barbs, about 3/4' to 1" each, I noticed two tiget barbs kept "kissing" each other continuously, and constantly swimming closely around each other. Its really hard to explain, but its almost like they're kissing each other on the...

What reason do you give for taking the rainbow sharks out? They get along fine with all the fish, and if anything stay in caves most of the day, making me think they are nocturnal.

Hey all. Was wondering if I'd be able to add any more fish with my current stocking situation. I have a 30g regular aquarium. Here is my current setup: 2 angels - currently about 1 1/2 inches long, 2 inches tall 5 danios - currently about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long 1 gourami - currently about 1...

Tank is a little over a month old. It was cycled using bio-spira, and I dont take parameters besides ph, which is fine. All other fish (2 angels, gourami, 3 cories, pleco and 4 other danios) are fine, but this guy is just chilling at the top. Seems like hes constantly moving his mouth, and is...

Ive had my danios for about a month now. Lively bunch of 5, never any problems. Now, Ive seen him all day swimming almost vertically near where the filter water comes in. And, It seems like the bottom of him is tinted redder in places more than it has before. Definitely tinted redder than...

Hey all, Another question to rack your brains. I bought live brine shrimp for feeding nearly a week ago, and have kept them in the fridge. Since then, Ive used them infrequently, and noticed today that they are mostly all dead. Can I still feed them to the fish without posing health risks, or...

Yea, as soon as the pleco begins to outgrow the tank, I will be exchanging him. I have heard and seen how big the plecos get, it is ridiculous. Arent there some pleco species that are dwarf species though?? Also, I thought about getting a kuhli loach or something like that, I liked the way...

Thanks for the quick reply. Im not sure I understood the last part of your reply, "as do as you will"? What i got from the answer was that as long as the pot is human safe (lead free) it should be safe to put in the aquarium??? Thanks a lot

So right now I have 2 angels, 5 danios, a gourami, 3 cory's and a pleco. Anyone have suggestions on whether I should add any more fish? I have thought about a few silver dollars, or maybe a few more corys, but really dont know yet. Id love to hear what you all's ideas are. Also, I have a 10g...

Hey all, Quick question. I am planning on buying afew small clay flowerpots for aquascaping, probably from somewhere like Wal-Mart. My question is, do I need to treat them or do anything to them to make sure they dont introduce any bad chemicals, or do I not need to worry??? Thanks a lot!

Hey all, I noticed that a lot of you are from the South Florida area. I am new to Miami, and was wondering if you all would be able to give me a recommendation for good LFS around here. I havent had much luck with any lately. Thanks in advance!

the tank is not inhabitant free, but has some hearty tiger barbs in it, and also has 4-6 shrimp in. I will plan to leave it like that for the next week to ensure cycling. The bacteria stayed cold the whole trip, I bought it myself, and kept it in a container with an ice pack. I doubt I will...