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Hi guys, I don’t know if anyone who was active when I was is still here, since I haven’t logged in since 2012. I used to be extremely active on the forums and had learned quite a bit and was able to help others who were earlier in their aquarium journey. I haven’t been as interested in...

So, this patch of algae that I have started out looking like a kind of dirty spot on the sand, and I thought I just needed to get some snails to sift the sand, but now it's turned into a patch of algae that's kind of long and wispy, kind of like hair, and an almost purple-black sort of color...

So, I needed to get some food for my two hermit crabs, but the only thing I had was some leftover Grow-a-Frog food. I put a couple pellets in for them, and the greedy little guys started munching. My question is, will this food be okay for them, or do they need a hermit specific food, and what...

So, I've been saving up to get the stuff to start a ten gallon reef tank, and I finally have everything I need for now, except for the lights. But they're not my top priority right now, since I won't be getting any corals for a few months. Tomorrow I'm going to get some live rock from my lfs and...

I'm planning a ten gallon reef, and I'm trying to get all the necessary equipment together as I get enough money. Now I'm looking for a powerhead. I found this one: Aquarium Water Pumps & Water Movement: Marineland Maxi-Jet PRO I was wondering if it's worth it to look into buying that, and...

I have a freshwater tank that's been set up for a bit over a year, and I just cannot seem to keep guppies alive. My parameters are normal, 0 amm., 0 trites, and around 10 trates when I do my water changes. It could be the store I got the guppies from, which I have stopped buying from, but I...

So, I'm planning a 10 gallon reef tank, and was wondering if my list of corals would work? I'm open to suggestions too. :) The lighting is going to be 48 watt Odyssea T5 HO's. Here's the list of what I might want: Radioactive Dragons Eye Polyp Short Tentacle Plate Coral Green Florescent...

So, I made this pillow case in FCS. The teacher had the awesomest fabrics! I got an A on it too. :D What do you guys think?

I'm planning a ten gallon reef tank, and I want to get a protein skimmer for it eventually. Are there any good nano skimmers out there? And what would I be looking at for a price? Thanks in advance! :)

I'm planning a ten gallon tank, and am thinking about turning it into a reef. But I don't know much about lighting for smaller tanks. Also, I'm only 14, so my only income is from chore money. So what lights would work for a ten gallon, without making me completely broke?

I'm planning on eventually doing a 55 gallon reef, but I'm only fourteen, so that's a ways away until I can afford it. I do however have a ten gallon that isn't being used for anything. I was wondering what I could put in this for fish and shrimp? And I may eventually go reef with this one, but...

My little brother brought home a painted turtle from when he went golfing. Considering he's eight and only comes over every other weekend, I'm going to be the main caretaker for the turtle. I've been looking online and have an idea of what to do, but was hoping there would be some good advice...

I have been planning on taking the plunge into saltwater for quite some time now, and now I'm actually doing it! So, for those of you who don't know my plan, I'm doing a 55 gallon FOWLR. My stocking will be as follows: 2 clowns 1 royal gramma 2 firefish 1 orange lined cardinalfish 1 yellow...

I'm thinking of getting a koralia 750 for my 55 gallon tank. Will one be enough or do I need two? And where can I get them for the lowest price?

Since live rock is so expensive, I wanted to get mostly plain base rock, and then a bit of live stuff to seed it. My question is, where can I get rock to use for this, and what type of rock would work best? Thanks in advance! :)

In a 55 gallon tank with only fish, is a skimmer necessary? What extra maintenance would a tank without a skimmer require?

So, I Decided today that I'm just going to do a FOWLR instead of a reef. What equipment do I need? My stocking is going to be this: 1 royal gramma 2 purple firefish 1 orange lined cardinalfish 1 yellow lined wrasse 6 sexy shrimp 1 skunk cleaner shrimp 3 peppermint shrimp 2 clowns

Now that we're all settled in the new house, I've decided to dig out one of my ten gallons and get it ready for another Betta! :D So, I have it all setup and ready to cycle, I just need to pick up some ammonia and a replacement light. I'd appreciate it if you would follow me on my build!

So, yesterday I noticed that my snail was trying to crawl on the surface of the water, so I stopped to watch it, expecting it to fall down to the gravel. But no, it started floating on the surface, trying to crawl along. It managed pretty well, and we started calling it Jesus Snail. So, what...

So my stocking is this: 6 zebra danios 2 peppered cories(planning on 2 more) 3 male guppies 1 bn pleco 3 baby mystery snails This is in a 29 gallon. I want to add 6 female guppies. Would any fry survive with lots of hiding places? Would my tank support it?

I read another thread saying that female guppies can change gender. Can males change too?

How long should my lights be on for each day? What time should I set my timers for on the lights?

So, I need a clean up crew for my 55 gallon. I don't know what to get though, so here are a few things I've looked at: Build-your-own from liveaquaria: Scarlet reef hermits Nassarius snails Cerith snails How many of each for this option? Any others I should add? Or, the 55 gallon pack with...

I'm going to start a 55 gallon reef tank, and I already have a definite list for stocking, but want to add a few more, since I've decided to go with this bigger tank. My definites are: 2 Occelaris Clownfish (one regular & one b&w) 1 Orange Lined Cardinalfish 1 Yellow Banded Possumn Wrasse 6...

As some people know, I was saving up for a 29 gallon biocube, but recently got a 55 gallon tank. I was planning on using it for goldfish, but have decided that it might be better for my saltwater tank. It has two of the bigger aquatech filters, and a titanium(I think) heater. What else would...