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I have 5 false julii cories in my 40 gallon breeder; one of the cories got caught in the ladder of the hagan CO2 system that I have in the tank. I have no idea how long he had been in there, but I don't think it was too long as the tank is in our living room and I look at it every time I walk...

There is a fish up at my workplace that I would like to "adopt." I believe that it is a male Johanni (I hope to do more research to get it figured out). If I can get him out of his current (terrible) setup, would he be ok by himself in a 20L? I would like a bigger tank but I have the 20L just...

I have three 26W (6500K) compact fluorescent bulbs hanging about 12 inches above my 40 gallon breeder. I have seen the chart for T8 and T5 bulbs and I am wondering if my current lighting is adequate for plants that require medium lighting. Any input is appreciated!

I am going to seed my new 40 gallon breeder with media from my 29 gallon. After I have moved the media, do I need to dose any ammonia? I don't plan to introduce fish until all the water parameters look good, but in order to completely cycle the tank, I wasn't sure if I need to dose ammonia...

I am about to set up a new planted tank and I would like to add some rock to the decor. What type of rock can I add that will not increase the pH of my water, as it is already pretty high at around 7.8. Any advice would be appreciated!

I have a pair of Kribs that I will soon be separating into different tanks. Is there any way that I could put one of the Kribs in a 40 gallon breeder with either Gertrudae's Rainbowfish or Threadfin Rainbows? I know they usually occupy different parts of the tank, but I don't want to stress out...

I have a pair of Kribs in my 29 who are on their 3rd batch of fry. I live in a small town with no LFS and I have to drive at least 2 hours to get to the nearest good one. I love the fish but I don't have the room or the ability to re-home all the fry (I have made arrangements for those I have...

Petco is having another dollar per gallon sale and I'd like to get another tank. I want a larger tank and I was wondering what you guys would choose between a 40 breeder or a 55? I want a FW, planted community tank and I can't decide which would be better. Input is appreciated!

I have an extra 33 gallon flatback hex tank sitting around. The tank is sort of an awkward size and I have been at a loss with stocking ideas. In was wondering if it would be feasible to put a pair of angels in a tank like this? I am not even sure what other fish might be possible if the...

I will soon be setting up a 40 gallon breeder and I have a question about lighting. I have found two different lighting fixtures that I am trying to choose between. I plant to use lots of driftwood with plants like java fern, anubias nana, and java moss attached (for easier tank maintenance)...

I am getting ready to set up a 40 gallon breeder and I am looking for appropriate substrate (sand) for some false julii cories. I have read about pool filter sand, play sand, and the sand for plants (ecocomplete and flourite). From what I understand, the sands made for plants are too rough for...

I would love some advice on how to deal with some algae that seems to be taking over many of my plants. I have a 29 gallon planted tank that was cycled without fish and has been stocked slowly since Feb 27 of this year. It is currently stocked with 8 Harlequin Rasboras, 7 Neon Tetras, a Krib...

I have a 29 gallon planted tank with anubias, java fern, amazon sword, Cryptocoryne wendtii, and some java moss. I have two T5 24 watt bulbs on this tank. Will this be adequate to support growth for these plants? I know that there is a 'two watts per gallon' recommendation but I was hoping...

My 29 gallon planted tank has finished its cycle. I am not going to be able to get fish yet because the species I want won’t be available for several weeks. Is there something that I need to do to make sure that the water parameters are still okay when I am finally able to get my fish? Sarah

I am getting closer to finally purchasing some fish as my 29 gallon planted tank is almost cycled! I am trying to choose a species of microrasbora or boraras, as well as some dwarf loaches. I figure I have the middle and bottom levels of the tank covered, but I can't figure out what small fish...

I would like some ideas on stocking options that might work for my 29 gallon planted tank. I really like the idea of a nano species tank and I am thinking about the following stock list: 3 or 4 Scarlet Badis Badis (Badis Bengalensis)-- trying to get one male and 2-3 females 10-12 Pygmy...

I have been researching a stocking plan for my 29 gallon planted tank for several weeks now. It seems that the more I research, the more indecisive I become!!! I am doing a fishless cycle so I have some time to figure this out. I would like to have 6 Julii corys and two small schools of...

I am quite new to all this and I have been researching my options for quite some time. I am currently cycling a 29 gallon planted tank and am considering the following stock list: 1 Dwarf Gourami 8 Galaxy Rasboras (Celestial Pearl Danios) 8 Mosquito Rasboras 4 Julii Corys I understand that...