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The motor went out on the Hagen Aquaclear Power 30 filter I had on our 10 gallon. What's the best way to ensure the bacteria in the filter stays safe for a few days while I get a new filter? Also, do I have to get the same filter again to put the same filter media in, or if I switch filters is...

Hey, everybody. It's been a while since I've posted. I got out of the groove without having a place to have a tank set up. But, we're in a house now and just set up our first 10 gallon tropical tank. The cycle just finished the other day, so it's now stocked with four rummy nose tetras and a...

I've finally got our goldfish into his 10 gallon tank. It's being filtered by an Aquaclear 20. During the summer, storms and power outages aren't uncommon. Normally I have to pour water into the filter to get it started. If the power goes out, then comes back on later and no one is home...

What's an appropriate material to put at the bottom of the tank to keep gravel substrate and decorations from scratching/breaking the glass without letting anaerobic bacteria develop?

What kind of fish do you have in your FW setup(s)? How do they get along with each other (and you)? How hard are they to care for? I'm trying to get some opinions on different fish to help me decide on what I'd like to get.

Found an awesome deal on craigslist for a 60 gal tank with all the gear. Has to get rid of the tank before they move on Friday. I'm hoping to buy the tank and store it until we move into our apartment this summer, but won't be able to have it set up. So, if we buy this, would someone be...

What filter would you recommend for a 29-gallon (possibly planted) FW tank?

So I finally bought a tank from somebody on Craigslist, but they don't have a stand. I think I'll build one! I'm definitely not much of a handyman, but do have access to a garage, tools and supplies. I'm wanting to build a stand for a 29-gallon tank that will fit in nicely in a contemporary...

Anyone else from the STL area? Thought I would start this thread as I begin going to check out some stores in the area. Any suggestions? Today's post is for my visit yesterday to Tropical World Pets on Watson. Online reviews were pretty good, but I wasn't too impressed. They had dead fish...

Looking to buy our first tank and we need a little help on finding a good deal. What are reasonable prices for tank/stand combos?

What method would you guys recommend for quarantining new fish if we're only going to have the one 29-gallon tank? Getting a second tank with all the gear or something else?

So, it's a semi-long story (see my post in the welcoming thread), but I've got a single common goldfish in a ~1 gallon bowl. And, unfortunately, that's where he's got to stay 'til we get him a nicer place. I'm doing about a 35% PWC daily. The fish seems healthy and happy. He eats fine and...

Ok, so, I won't be officially starting my first tank for another couple months until I get moved in to my new place. But while I do research in the meantime, I'd like to give you my basic ideas for the tank and see what everyone would do as far as fish, themes, plants, equipment, etc. So here...

When buying fish, do you recommend purchasing them online and having them shipped or heading to the LFS? How does shipping fish work?

So, like, hey. I'm Sean, first year student of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. General Chemistry sucks, but, as I'm finding out as I explore this hobby, it has its uses. So! My story, which in fact ends with a question: For Christmas, my aunt and uncle were kind enough to give me a...