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i tested my tank and it read ph results between 7.4 and 7.6. when i poured out the upper ph test, however, the after color was purple (8.4ph). i did this with two different test tubes. does this mean my ph is 8.4?

hello! i know this might be the wrong place to post this question, but i was interested in setting up a new tank. the problem is that were getting our floors repolished. we've chosen to use water-based polish for our floors which is much less toxic, but i'm just wondering how long you think...

Hi all, I recently discovered my fluval chi filter cube wasn't working. It was my second one and didn't want to replace it again, so I decided to get a different filter. Long story short, I'm using new filter media (the old filter media completely dried out. The shape is also very specific to...

my friend gave me her old fluval chi tank with an established filter that has been running for a year. it turns out she has never rinsed any of the filter media. is it too late to save?

hi, i have a 5 gallon tank that used to hold cherry shrimp. i have decided to get a betta fish, but i'm worried that my heater isn't strong enough. my house is usually VERY cold (60°f) and i'm currently using a 25 watt heater. considering that bettas are tropical and require temperatures...

I currently have 3 shrimp in a 5 gallon. Is that too small? Should I get more? I have a betta fish (who is extremely friendly and never hurts the shrimp). I just think that the shrimp might not be able to thrive with not enough in the colony. Any advice is extremely appreciated!

hi, i just got 2 cherry shrimp and a “rainbow shrimp”. one of the cherry shrimp was speckled red when i got it but now it is clear. is it due to stress?