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Thanks for the pics!

Sorry, Sailfin Pleco I believe is more accurate name, although I am sure people here with more experience than I will chime in :) with the right answer. Whatever the name, I have one and it is way too big for the tank. Lets hope the cycle on the 55G turns over quick!

I've got the same problem, although my tank is only 10G. He is about 6". There is a 55G tank cycling right now to hold him, it should only be another week before he is moved. Local fish store (LFS) is not ALWAYS a better bet than a chain :) Didn't start out at this size, and thought he was...

Thanks for the info. I'll search a local pool supply, then off to Leslie's. Yep, checked garden center and even asked at "customer service" much to my wife's delight.

Went searching for Pool Filter Sand, without success. Checked Lowe's, Home Depot, etc to no avail. Was going to use it for a substrate in my 54G tank. In my 10G, I use simple gravel from Petco, however wanted a better substrate on the larger tank. What they did have was Play Sand, is that...

I learned about the cycle about a year ago with my 10G. I plan on putting in substrate, water, heater, rocks and HOB filter with Java Moss from existing established aquarium and dose with ammonia to start the process. monitor levels daily before moving fish. I have a 6" Pleco looking for a...

Thanks newfound. I've pretty much given up on replacing the top from the store, a home made lid might be in order if I can find the right materials. I was confused by the lights in the LFS because the fixture states 2x65 yet all the replacement bulbs were marked 17w. The substrate and...

Next question that just came to mind, how deep to spread the substrate?

An empty corner tank is in the corner of my living room. I'd like it to be planted, with school fish. Two questions are primary in my mind. First, lighting. The hood that came with this used tank is definately old and I would have replaced it already except I can't find any lids for this type...

Received a corner tank to replace or add to my current 10G, I was told 54 gallon. Its empty right now while I plan the tank. One of the first place to start is the top to the tank. I need lights for sure, planning on medium light for plants and pool filter sand for substrate. The top that...

Just an update, my tank had two incandescent light bulbs. I bought two new ones thinking the old being six months or more old were wearing out. The plants were not showing much or even little growth. Changed one this past weekend to a compact fluorescent and the new light has made a...

My tank is a 10G, with 5 zebra Danios and two large Danios. Went with plastic first, for ease of care. Once the tank was up and running, looked for additional items. Added some low light plants, like Anubias Wendtii and java Fern. Now I am upgrading the lights from incandescent to...

Once lighting is up to the task, and substrate is taken care of, and the tank is cycled, then it is a matter of planting and fishing. Can you be more specific on what input your looking for? Like recommendations of plants, foreground and back to match your light output? Perhaps suggestions of...

Welcome to AA. I check this site almost everyday, and always find some new information. The pics posted occasionally just fire my imagination on what I can do. I have a low light 10g currently, and am dreaming in high light 55g color. AA is a great place to learn.

Ammonia, to start the fishless cycle. Welcome to AA.

Welcome to AA. Start with reading as much as possible the information here. I started my first aquarium six months ago and find it a pleasant hobby, with as much challenges as I want to have. Started with a very low maintenance, low light tank which now has live plants in it. As far as a...

awake, a lot depends on what you want to put in the tank. If plants are your "thing", then there are threads here that talk of the light output as classified by low, medium or high light. If big plants are desired, then high lights and co2. Personally I have a low light tank, with java fern...

Apparently Christmas Moss is another type of low light moss. This is frequently recommended for low light tanks. Waiting for either type to show up in my LFS and then I can give some first hand knowledge...

Thanks for the pics, they look so happy :)

The road to recovery always looks like a bigger tank :) Thanks for sharing

Welcome to the site.

Those are great pics. Looking forward to your experience and knowledge within the forums! Welcome

It will be fun to watch the 10G start from such simple beginnings to a boatload of Shrimp. Thanks for including us.

Love to see some pictures. What would be some types of rare plecos? Welcome regardless, glad your here.

Purrbox, your right I was confused with land plants. I'll try for a pic and post it. gimincorp, thanks for the offer. NYC is about a four hour drive for me, although business has taken me into the city on more than one occasion. Not in the future though. I'll drop a mail regarding shipping...