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Ok my question is could I keep three green chromis in a 20 long with a pair of clowns? Or could I do one clown one firefish and the 3 chromis or 1 clown a royal gramma and the chromis? Are any of these stocking lists plausible or am I just dreaming?

Hi I'm just wondering what the actual minimum tank size for a royal gramma basslet is. I've read on other forums that they have been successfully kept in a 10 gallon or more commonly a 20 long. Live aquaria says 30 gallons so does anyone have a definitive answer? I have a 20 long and want an...

I am contemplating either getting 15 pounds of live rock or 25pounds of base rock from Marco rocks for my 15 tall. I have a few questions. First how much longer will my cycle be with the base rock and will adding 3lbs of live rock from petco help? Second would the 15 lbs be enough for a decent...

I've been doing a lot of research lately and have really gotten into electronics. I read a few threads on here and decided I am going to actually do something with my summer and make my own lighting for my 15 gallon nano reef that I am about to set up. My main question is can I use these bulbs...

I'm about to start the set up of my 15 gallon tall tank. I believe I have everything in order. Just need to get a little extra money to get 15 lbs of live rock from Marco's rocks and an api test kit. So my question is do I need a CUC for my set up since it will be a fowlr set up until I can...

I was thinking about purchasing a marineland bio wheel 350 filter and was wondering if it could be turned into a refugium. Anyone have any advice on how to do it? Also if I do will I need another filter to be my main filtration

This is one picture of my 10 gallon the first day it had water in it, one from the first day after adding fish and one from this week.

Are the coralife mini compact fluorescent 50/50 bulbs good for the standard hood if all I want to keep are soft corals and maybe a couple lps in a 15 gallon high? Has anyone used these with success in a small aquarium. Here's the link: Coralife Mini Compact Fluorescent 50/50 Compact...

I just received a 15 gallon high tank for free and I was thinking of starting a saltwater tank with it. I was just wondering if a pair of clowns could b kept in it possibly with a firefish. If not can firefish coexist with other species of gobies? Just need some stocking ideas. This is all a...

I am currently in the planning stages of setting up a 20 gallon long reef aquarium. I was just wondering if anyone has any advice since this is my first saltwater tank. My current list for stocking is: 2 false perc clowns 1 firefish 1 midas blenny 1 yellow watchman goby w/ a pistol shrimp Is...

I currently keep a 10 gallon freshwater that's been up and running for about 4 months and its going well. I want to start a salt water tank and I've been researching for about a month. I want to keep a 20 gallon high reef tank with a firefish goby and 2 ocellaris clowns. I just want everyone's...

I'm just wondering what it would take to run a native species tank. I live in north Texas and we have some cool native fish. I was just wondering what it would take to run a tank with a couple large mouth bass a crappie or two and maybe a channel cat. Just wondering if anyone's done it before...

I recently moved my betta up to a 2.5 gallon from a bowl I was keeping him in (pesky petco and their fishbowls and terrible employees). I was just wondering if there are any possible tankmates for him. He seems very bored and I know 2.5 isn't much room. I was thinking maybe some endlers. I've...

I've read online that seachem's prime neutralizes ammonia and nitrites in the cycling stages but still leaves them available for bacteria. First is this true and if it is is it alright to cycle my tank with fish? If so how often should I do water changes? It's a 2.5 gallon tank for my betta.

I just got 2 spotted cories to help clean up my tank a little and they're doin great and fun to watch but one is acting very eratic and shakes violently around the tank up to the top of the water. Is something wrong with him? Is it my water conditions or just because its his first day in the tank?

I am currently in the process of adding fish to my 10 gallon and I have 3 glowlight tetras and 3 neon tetras who school together well. I'm planning on adding 2 more of each to complete their school. I know that's pretty close to full for a 10 gallon but I need a good bottom feeder to catch extra...

I'm adding glow light tetras and neon tetras to my 10 gallon and I'm adding them 3 at a time in groups of 3. I currently have 3 glowlights and 3 neons will they just school together

I just finished cycling this tank and added 3 glowlight tetras to get it going (am adding more this weekend). Tell me what u think of the rock work

I live in north Texas and the only real trees available are mesquite trees. They're a very hard wood and I'm wondering if I can use some as driftwood for my 10 gallon

I'm about a week away from finishing my fishless cycle and am looking for stocking options. I originally got this tank to give my betta a bigger space but I don't want to leave him by himself. I've been told by many people on here that neons should go ok with my betta. Is the same true for...

I took everyone's advice on here and started my fishless cycle Friday. I added tetras safe smart last night and now my ammonia levels are less than 1 ppm and my nitrates are at 10 ppm. Is it ok for me to add fish? I'm planning on 7 neon tetras and my betta.

I am going to set up my 10 gallon Saturday and I've decided on either 5 or7 neons a male betta and some type of bottom feeder. I just need a good fish to clean up the bottom for me. I'm using sand as a substrate its play sand from toys r us (washed very thoroughly) if that helps. Also should I...

I'm thinking about using my 10 gal for fish other than my betta. I want to move the betta to a 5 gal so I can use the 10 for more fish. I want to keep neon tetras I'm thinking 5 or 7. Whatelse could I put with the tetras?

Hey everyone I'm new to keeping fish (so ill be on here a lot). My girl friend go me a betta at petco for Valentines day as a part of their build ur betta weekend. So she gave it to me in a small half gallon plastic bowl with some gravel and a fake plant. Typical fish store cheapness. So I went...

I recently bought a 10 gallon tank and am looking to move my betta over. I am cycling it fishless and wondering what tank mates would go well with my betta. My plan is 3 cory's 3 balloon mollies and maybe a couple platys. I'm wondering if this is too much for the small tank and if so which one...