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  1. J

    I need Help getting rid of Algae please!

    I just meant they are large in comparison to Ramshorns. Ive had both Nerite and Ramshorn snails and ive found ramshorns to control algae more affectively. Some people dont like them because of how quickly they reproduce. But Ive grown to love the look of snails ajd even keep two dedicated...
  2. J

    I need Help getting rid of Algae please!

    I’d put about 10 in for a tank that size, if they are rams horn snails or Malaysian trumpet snails as they are pretty small. They will multiply eventually. If it’s a nerite snail or a larger type of snail I’d only put 1. I advise against nerite snails and larger snails as they produce a fair...
  3. J

    How to properly clean fish tank

    The only reason to clean the tank is if it doesn’t look good and you want to make it look clean. You’re not obligated to clean any of it. Your main concern should be the quality of the water. If you don’t have a test kit to test ammonia and nitrate levels you should get one. Your ammonia levels...
  4. J

    New fish aren't eating

    They will figure it out eventually. If you’re using floating food try submerging some of it so that it sinks.
  5. J

    I need Help getting rid of Algae please!

    Best way to keep algae away is to get snails. The best nails for this are Ramshorn snails but Malaysian trumpet snails work well for gravel as well. You can try nerite snails but those are large and create a lot of waste. Be warned once you add snails you will never get rid of them. But your...
  6. J

    New 20G Tank - Beginner

    All of those fish are pretty peaceful you should be fine. The more plants in a tank the better. It helps to keep your nitrates under control however most Aqaurium plants don’t eat much of the nitrates very quickly. A fun idea to try is to go to your local Plant shop and get a small pepper...
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    Black algae?

    In my experience the best way to control algae is to get some snails. Ramshorns snails are my favourite but they reproduce quickly. Some people don’t like them but I love having them in my tanks. They also keep your glass clean. You will never have any algae if you have ramshorns or...
  8. J

    Filter help

    The filter is fine, it’s full of the good bacteria because it hasn’t been rinsed. If you do want to clean the filter, don’t use tap water as it will kill the good bacteria and kill the fish. To clean the filter fill a small bowl with water from the tank and lightly swish the filter around in...
  9. J

    Change and cleaned all filter media

    You seem to have your levels now under control but your tank may be overstocked. Go to the garden store pick up a small pepper plant, rinse the roots and find a way to perch the plant so only the roots are submerged in the tank water. Put a cfl (Fluorescent) light on the plant and it will eat...
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