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Hey all, I've been upping my CO2 program, and for the first time, my plants are truly flourishing. Today, after a water change, I added about 5 capfuls instead of my usual 4 (the new caps seem bigger - I actually added 4 of the new caps which I reckon is about 5 of the old caps). Anyway...

Hey all, Great intro to UV filters by Timbo2. I think I'd like one but am having a hard time finding many options online, and I'm not sure what to get. I have a well-stocked planted 29G freshwater tank with a Marineland C-220 (rated 55G) canister. I know that the proper flow rate through the...

Hey all, I've got a 29 gallon planted freshwater tank that's pretty heavily stocked. I had a 60 gallon HOB filter until today when it crapped out and I quickly snagged a 55 Gallon Marineland Canister filter to replace it. I have a fish store I trust, but it's like an hour away, and I need to...

Got a Madagascar Lace plant last night and noticed this morning that there is hair algae on it. I don't have experience with hair algae, so I need your help. I pulled what I could off of it, but should I pull the whole plant immediately? Will my dalmation mollies, otto cats, mystery snail, or...

Hey everyone! I have two black ruby barbs, and both appear to have what looks like white blockages in their nostrils. Other fish seem fine. Moved the barbs to a quarantine tank and started an all purpose med. Any thoughts on what the these white masses might be?

Went away for two weeks, and when I came back - slime algae EVERYWHERE (Some house-sitter)! Removed and washed broad leaf plants. Peeled slime off glass with razor. Scooped up top layer of rocks. Sucked slime up off grasses. Changed out 30% of water right away. Now changing 10% (3 of 29) of...

BACKGROUND: No new fish or plants in at least 4 months (and even then only 1 change - everything else in for at least one year). Mature, balanced, and healthy tank. PROBLEM: One of my two black ruby barbs is a pale yellowish color and its eyes seem to be bulging as if they were cartoon eyes...

No new plants or fish in approx. last six months. I did miss one my usual water changes two weeks ago and as a result have a little more algae than usual, but aside from that the tank has been in a healthy homeostasis for quite a while. I have had two black ruby barbs for over a year...

I have a 30 gallon freshwater planted with a 60 gallon HOB Whisper Power Filter. I currently use the Tetra Whisper replacement filter cartridges, but I can only find the ones with carbon included. It is a waste of money because I don't use the carbon. Alll I need are the white filter bags -...

My fish seem happy and healthy, and I currently feed them a varied diet. There is currently no problem, but I want to make sure they are getting everything they need. I am interested in what you experts out there think I should feed the following stock, in what quantities, and at what...

Hello! I had an aquarium from age 6-18 and then took a hiatus during college and my first few career years. I bought a 29 gallon set-up from Craigslist last year and continue to learn more about being a good aquarist every day. I have a fairly well-planted, natural-looking tank with a...