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20 gallon long, 76-78 degrees. I haven't tested pH in awhile, because it's been very consistently at about 7.2 pH. Since I just did a large water change, should I wait a while before testing it?

Hi All. I've lost three cories over the last few months - two just recently, and I have no idea why. The first cory died back in march, after I upgraded tanks. I figured it was due to moving tanks. Everything was fine again until today, when I went to change and clean the tank and found...

Thanks for the suggestions and compliments, everyone! I think I may just stick with the types of fish I already have in my tank and maybe get a few more of the cories and rasboras. As for the betta, I suppose he's better off alone, which means I may need to get another tank for my son - we had...

I love my cories and hasboras, so getting more of those does appeal to me, and then rounding it out with the barbs. Are barbs slower, mid-level swimmers like the hasboras? Not sure my daughter would go for the loaches - I think she wants "prettier" fish. Maybe the ember tetras would be worth...

Hi all - I have a 20 long and a 10 gallon tank that I want to finish stocking. First, the 20 long. I currently have five peppered cories, five harlequin rasboras, and one neon blue gourami in it: I've been thinking about cherry barbs, black skirt tetras, or celestial danios, but am...

Thanks. I'll keep on eye on her - right now, all those indicators look good (well, except I have no idea about her poo). I didn't notice any spike, and I monitored it more closely after the transfer. Maybe that will remain a mystery... I can't believe they ate him before I even noticed he...

I've had them all for about six months. I transferred everything (decor, substrate, plants, fish, etc.) from a 20 tall to 20 long at the end of February. Only new thing is plants I put in about two weeks ago: 2 x Large Java Fern 2 x Cryptocoryne Wendtii "red" 2 x Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis...

Is it possible the fish is carrying eggs and I'm panicking for nothing? All the fish are swimming around happily and seem perfectly healthy...but then there's the case of my poor peppered cory!

Hi all - I just noticed tonight that one of my rasbora hets has a swollen belly. Here's a picture: What could be wrong? What should I do? I'm going to go research online more, but I wanted to ask here first. I'm extra concerned because two days ago when I cleaned my tank, I found what...

Hi all! I have a planted 20 gallon long that currently has one neon blue dwarf gourami, 5 hasbora hets, and six peppered corys. It used to have 7 neon tetras as well, but I moved them to my 10 gallon, and am now trying to decide what to add to this one. Thinking about celestial danios and...

Go ahead and crank your heater up first thing. The warm water helps the bacteria form. It does take a few weeks, though. And yes, that's how you tell bacteria is forming - a decrease in ammonia and an increase in nitrites, and eventually nitrates. The warm water and light make a perfect...

I love the look of black mollies, but have no interest in live bearers at the moment. I finished up my stocking with 2 more peppered corys and 5 harlequin rasboras that are acclimating now. Woo-hoo! I can totally see how this could get addictive. I wasn't even planning on getting fish on...

I was thinking of getting some Glowlight or Harlequin Rasporas and then I would definitely be fully stocked.

It's a shame, I think plecos are such neat fish. I really like the corys, though. They have so much personality - I didn't think I would like fish this much! I might get two more.

As soon as I read the replies, I went out and got 8 neon tetras. They are acclimating right now. I would have liked to get red zebra danios, but they didn't have any (I'm limited to Petsmart at the moment - bah). Might have gone for cardinals, but there was a dead fish in the tank, so I...

I completed the fishless cycle on my 20 gallon long and got four peppered Corys Saturday evening. So far, they seem quite happy: The tent was chosen by my six year old, and she was so excited when some of the fish hid inside. I was hoping to get some opinions on when I might add some...

I think I'm almost there! Looking forward to seeing some actual :fish2: :fish1: in the tank. Tested yesterday, ammo was about 1ppm, nitrites 5+ppm, nitrates 80ppm. Dosed ammo back up to 4ppm. This morning, ammo was 0ppm, nitrites and nitrates both were off the scale, so I did about a 50 -...

But wouldn't letting the customer know they need these other parts sell more stuff? And keep fish happier? If I had a good, local fish store, with knowledgeable staff, I would happily buy a complete set up from them. Would even be happy to pay more. As it is, the two local stores have dodgy...

It's a 20 gallon long. Sorry for leaving that out.

So, two weeks ago, we decided to get fish. I posted here ("Help me get started?" thread), got some advice, and went about getting the things I needed. Supplies arrived in the mail, set up my tank. Realized the air wand and air pump needed tubing. Went and bought tubing. Then saw I needed a...

So, I got the 20 gallon tank with "accessories", but, unfortunately, I didn't notice he had left out the test kit until I got home, and the filter seems to be missing parts...ugh! I hope the light works okay. The filter included is an undergravel filter, and it has the bottom tray-like part...

Thanks so much for the advice! Saw this 20 gallon with accessories on Craigslist and wondered if it is a good start? If I do a 20 gallon, then a betta, a school of cardinal tetras and a few cories would work? Could I add a snail? Off to read the guide on fishless cycling!

Just a note - I did read the links at the top, but was hoping for something more specific. Also, is a heater needed?

Hi all! I am hoping to get some advice before making the plunge into aquarium owning. My six year old has been begging for a fish, and I want to make sure we provide a happy, safe environment. I've poked around a bit, but if there is a "how to get started" link I missed it. Please direct me...