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I've moved and started up my old tank. Filled it with water and let the old filter run. I took my water sample to the LFS. They told me my ammonnia and nitrites (nitrates) were really high and I should start over completely. I emptied the tank and am about to clean everything in it (with...

:?: I moved and realized I need a dehumidifier in the basement. It's the only place to set up my 20 g tank. Is it worth it? With a standard cover, will it constantly evaporate? I'll take all opinions. :?:

i lost my geophagus guratari and my pleco from my 20g now all that's left is fire parrot looking for suggestions/reccomendations as to with what to restock this tank thanks

I currently have a clown loach, an oto and a japanicus shrimp in with two plants 20 g is a lot of water for that crew - any reccomendations/suggestions as to what to add? thanks

I know this sounds like a personal problem but I've noticed the above and the sword seems to have stopped growing. Any ideas/suggestions? Ed

It's all over the filter, the hood, the tank edge. I think it's lime or something. Or is it just hard water residue? How do I clean it? Ed

I have a plant - don't know it's name (maybe Steve) - that has just one large leaf at the end of the stem. it's about to grow out of the tank, vertically. Do I trim it? Will it take care of itself? Ed

How do you clean the substrate? Right now I have big (8-10 mm) glass bits. But if I change to appropriate gravel it will be sucked up in the water changer/filter tube thingy. Should I switch substrates? is it that important? Ed

I bought 2 live plants and am considering more. One must have a tiny, tiny snail (so small that it's hard to tell if it is a snail) and now it's running around the tank and all seems fine. Should I be concerned about this OR about buying more plants? The 2 mollies seem entertained. Ed

I just put 5 mollies and a platy into a 20g - should I be concerned about this community? Ed :D

my gf likes the two bully tinfoil barbs, they kill anything in there they are 5 inches each in a 20 gall i was thinking of adding a algae eater (since they are molto agresso and I need algae to be ate) and a crayfish to stir the pot and a small snail (he should be safe) are any of these good...

Hey all, Looking to sell fish to trade at an LFS. Any reccomendations? Ed

My2 tinfoil barbs are about 5 inches long and kill anything else I put in the 20 gallon with them. LFS1 - tinfoils aren't agressive, something else killed them ( then y the numerous fin fips?) LFS2 - sell the fish and start over OR get a bigger tank and put in an oscar or green terror or...

I just got this cool new fish called a Geophagus Juratari (duh). He's in a 20 gal with a fire parrot and a pleco. The parrot OWNS the tank (he ate 2 ghost shrimp). He also eats ALL the food. I saw the new guy picking up and spitting out rocks. Is he looking for food or just moving ? Thanx Ed

I left for 48 hours and now can't find my crayfish I figure it's not in the 5 gallon tank A cruel way of finding out would be to see if the betta (in a cage) were to be let out also after 48 hours of no light , i staill have algae - so he MIGHT be in there wadday think, folks? Ed

I noticed my 5 gallon f/w tank with a blue crayfish was getting cloudy. Water change and gravel vac 25% - still cloudy. I did another and noticed the water is tinted green. I assume this is algae. Since it's a tank for a lone cray, I don't think a pleco is a good idea. Am i right? Should I...

My fire parrot is starting to act a LITTLE bit better but now that I can see her I don't know if the line of black spots near the top are supposed to be there or not? Is there some kind of disease that gives a line of spots? Ed

The fire parrot was found sitting on her side on the bottom - I touched her tail with my net and she moved and now seems "awake" Was it possible she was sleeping? I'm REALLY concerned and want to cry :cry: Help

He/She's alone in a 20 gallon hides behind rock behind air pump bubbles had a silver dollar in there this weekend i think it was eaten over the weekend when I found it dead I 'm giving tetracolor tropical flakes - is this the right food? Please help, Ed

I've been told by one LFS that I should watch nitrites in my tanks Another LFS said don't sweat the nitrites but watch out for ammonia Both? Neither? Water change or not? What is the deal? And what about Ph? Ed

How long should my light be on? Feeding time? When I walk in the door until bedtime? all night? Thanx, Ed

I was realizing that my cat is very dominant (and big) and takes algae wafers away from pleco? Since there are no plants in the tank (tiger barbs chewed them apart) if I put some floaters (or whatever they're called) on top will that help feed my pleco? He also likes to hide inverted under an...

i have 2 20-gallons freshwaters and have a 5 gallo sitting empty i was considering trying a saltwater tank with it how much more complicated is it? i've been doing fresh since april and things seem pretty good is it too small a tank? should i wait to get more experience? is it that much more...

I recently separated my large silver dollar (4") from my first tank. It's outgrown the 5 gallon it's in and I am starting a 20 gallon. What might be safe from harm in there with it? I was thinking of a crayfish/snail and some cat and/or pleco. Any advice is appreciated. Thanx This post...

Could somebody please tell me why my tiger barb likes to hang out with its nose to the ground and tail in the air? It seems healthy although in a crowded tank. Thanx, Ed