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Hey guys, I took out the driftwood in my tank today because they have been making the water yellow, and it's just not worth all the hassle to keep them in and have them make the water disgusting. I'm putting in Eco-Complete as a new substrate and have lots of rocks large and small, and I want...

I currently have a 15W light rated at 6700K with a CO2 system for my 10 gallon planted tank, but I'm thinking about changing the gravel to something better for plants. Should I layer the bottom with just Eco-Complete, or should I put a layer of Eco-Complete then a layer of another substrate...

For betta owners, where do you buy your bettas? I'm looking at Aquabid and 99% of the bettas listings there are from Thailand...

Hey guys, I'm looking to make my 10G tank moderately/heavily planted, and I know that the most important thing I need is a good light. I'm currently using a light/hood combination I bought at Petsmart, and the light output isn't enough. Where online can I get appropriate (T5?) light fixtures...

Hey guys, I did a partial water change today, and noticed that there are lots of fish poop on the gravel. I know fish usually poop, and poop usually sinks, but there are a CRAP load of poop. Any idea how I can reduce the fish's poop output or put in other animals that will take care of it? I...

How long do bloodworms stay alive? And how long are freeze-dried bloodworms good for? And where do you guys buy them other than your LFS?

Hey guys, I'm currently running a 10G FW tank that's completely cycled. How difficult would it be to convert it to SW? Here are some questions I have... 1. Does the substrate have to be sand or can it be gravel? 2. Will the bacteria in the already-established mini-ecosystem survive when water...

I was bored and looked at some tanks on Craigslist, man are they cheap! I paid almost $200 to set up this 10 gallon tank (bought everything new), but if I had gotten used I could have easily gotten a 50+ gallon tank with light, filter, and heater for that much money :mad: I need to control my...

Hey guys, Just picked up a Convict from my friend today, it seems to be juggling itself around in my tank. What can I feed it? I know it's an omnivore, so it'll need both meat and vegetables. Can I feed small pieces of raw beef? How about cooked beef? And what type of veggies do they prefer...

Hey everyone, I'm going to have the following plants in my tank sometime this week. It's a 10G tank with 17W florescent light at 6700K. What type of nutrients do I need? 1 x Bacopa Australis 2 x Hornwort (Ceratophyllum Demersum) 2 x Cryptocoryne Wendtii Red 1 x Cryptocoryne Wendtii Green...

Hey guys, I was looking at my golden mystery snail today, and noticed that it is on the side of the tank and has not moved in about an hour if not more. Then, all of a sudden, it lost suction and just fell onto the gravel. I thought it died, but after a few minutes, it got back up and started...

Hey guys, Today I got a hood and light from Petsmart, and the fixture is for fluorescent light. Unfortunately, the light output is only 15W - can I upgrade it to higher wattage by changing the bulb or do I have to rewire the entire fixture? If I have to rewire the fixture, how would I do it...

Hey guys, I have two questions 1. I went to Petsmart today to pick up a hood and light for my tank, and they asked me if I wanted to sign up for PetPerks, and I just took the sign up brochure/card thing and ran home because I was in a hurry. Does anyone know if this card has any ties with my...

Hey guys, My tank is currently cycling, but I'm planning on breeding some hardy fish. Any recommendations on what species of fish I should start with? And what are the ideal conditions for breeding? Thanks Hunter

Hey guys, Logan's mom got really tired of me asking her question so told me to make a thread here :D Anyway, I have fine gravel as my substrate in my 10G tank, and want to have a lightly-planted tank. I have some questions: 1. I'm only going to be planting hardy plants like anubias and java...

Hey guys, This question is actually for my sister as my tank isn't done cycling yet. She has a pair of black skirt tetras in a 5G tank. The tetras never swim around (unless you bang on the tank), or go hang out by the plant, they just sit in the corner of the tank by the submerged light. Any...

Hey guys! I just checked my UPS tracking, and it says that all the aquarium stuff I ordered are coming in the mail early tomorrow. I have a 10G tank and some beige/cream gravel. Coming in the mail is a Aquaclear 20, a water test kit, a heater, a dechlorinator, and a siphon. I've read the...

What is this fish called? And how easy/hard is it to keep one of these alive?

Hey guys, I read the first few pages of this thread with all the members' tanks, set up, and costs. I'm interested in getting a small tank, I was curious if you guys bought one of those Marineland Starter Kits, or did you buy the tank, filtration system, and other equipments separately? My...

Hey guys, My name is Hunter and I'm new to the forums. When I was growing up, my aunt and uncle had an 100 gallon tank, and I visited them very often to watch those fish they had. But when I was 11 I moved, and haven't gotten the chance to see my aunt and uncle (and that big tank) very often. A...