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  1. alia258

    Switching from HOB filter to a canister

    I am switching from a topfin30 to a larger canister on my 40g freshwater tank. What is the safest way to go about this? I want to avoid any mini cycles and trouble
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    10g Saltwater Tank Set Up

    I want to start a 10g saltwater tank, I have a friend who will supply me with a few anemones, but I need help with the set up. I have a HOB freshwater filter (works up to a 60g tank) that I was thinking of using on it if it's convertible to make a freshwater filter into a saltwater one. I'd also...
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    For Sale: Guppy fry

    Here about three months old, with orange, red, yellow, red and yellow, and yellow and black tail colorings. Their tails aren't fully colored yet, but they will be within a week. If they're not sold by the 7th of February, they're to be turtle food. PM me if you're interested! NOTE: only the...
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    Lopsided frog?

    Have three canyon tree frogs and one has a lopsided stomach. Is that because of gravity just weighing on the frog or is this abnormal? I also have three tadpoles of the same species and they're all wild caught. The adults have a mite that would bother other frogs, but according to the Internet...
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    I have some frogs from sabino canyon...now what?

    I ran a quick google search on keeping them, but all I can get is a map to Sabino canyon and some endangered road (which isn't what I have) I caught them in a stagnant pond on a wall, the wall was white and they WERE white but turned darker because the gravel they're on is black (I knew frogs...
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    Melon sword, need help!

    Okay so my melon sword decided to have a baby, so how am I supposed to detach it?
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    40g tank! Switching from 10g!

    The tank is exactly 39 gallons (saying 40g is just much simpler) and I want to switch from my 10g to the 40g an I'm hoping to avoid issue. The first question is wether 20Lbs of sand will cover at least 4" thick (that's how much I have in my 10g and it's very thick) the second question is how...
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    Frogbit help?

    So I recently got some frogbit from crittercaller (it was very nice of them to send me some) and I got it, but the plants seem to be in a tough position. Here's what I got: Any ideas on how to help these guys grow? The "heads" are rootless and the roots are headless. Some of the...
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    What are these?

    All I know about these guys is that they're freshwater. They were dumped on me because no one else would take them...
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    Recently Changed Substrate, now I've got some Questions!

    I changed my substrate from a colorful gravel (one might call it "clown barf") to black sand (I know a certain someone who'll like this, you know who you are :) ;) ) and I was wondering about a few things. Firstly, I've changed out my dechlorinator for a fertilizer and water conditioner combo...
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    Guppy died of unknown reasons

    My guppy, Blondie, died of unknown causes today, she was fine this morning but when I got hope from school she was dead and floating in the tank. She was young when I got her, and her sister from the same batch is perfectly fine (and preggo) so I'm confused as to why my guppy died. She didn't...
  12. alia258

    Questions on a Few Plants for a 10g!

    I'll just start with my tank info: 10g No plant based chemicals I use stress coat dechlorinator 3 guppies, 1 Cory cat, 3 neon tetras Plants: Anubias nana Wisteria Melon sword (not definite, but close as I'll get) Amazon sword bulbs Anacharis Here are pics of each plant in the order listed...
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    Bought some stuff, I now have questions!

    Have a 10g tank that has 3 guppies, 3 neon tetras, 1 peppered cory, and 11 guppy fry. I recently bought some things from my petsmart to make the tank look better, but I have some questions: 1.) I got an under-gravel bubble wall maker, and put it at the back of my tank. I love the bubbles but...
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    Guppy Fry Growth Chart

    I have 3 guppies, 1 male and 2 female. The male is orange, and his name is tiger. Then there's Blondie, her scales are entirely clear except she has a barely noticeable yellow spot on her tail, she is currently pregnant with 6-12 fry, and I only know that because I can see the growing embryos...
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    I can se the guppy fry eyes!

    I can see the eyes of un-born guppy fry! The mothers name is Blondie and her scales are entirely clear. I just thought I might share this amazing moment with all you guys on AA. :) I'm not sure if you can really see the eyes, but these were the best pics I got! :)
  16. alia258

    40/50 Gallon Tank Planning

    Hi guys! I ended up picking the getting started spot because I'm starting the planning for my tank before I actually get it. So, this is the starting that has to do with doing HW on the fish I want and knowing what I need to keep the tank in order. Below I have each list of things I'll have in...
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    Culturing RCS?

    My guppy successfully had 12 fry, I'm currently feeding them a mic of powdered freeze dried blood worms and crushed tetra goldfish flakes. I was wondering if it was possible to culture RCS for the purpose of feeding guppy fry? They're 3 days old. Here's a pic (with a quarter for refrence)
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    How do bristlenose plecos breed?

    I need info on BN plecos, from how often they breed, to how much offspring they have, and how to raise the young, and everything in between! :)
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    How do cories breed?

    I need info on Cory catfish, from how often they breed, to how much offspring they have, and how to raise the young, and everything in between!
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    How do ottos breed?

    I need info on Otto cats, from how often they breed, to how much offspring they have, and how to raise the young, and everything in between! And the most important question! Are they live bearers or egg layers? :)
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    Do cory cats and otto cats get along?

    And if they do, I'd like to know the info on Otto cats :)
  22. alia258

    Mexican oak leaf and micro sword info needed!

    I was hoping to buy these two plants for my freshwater aquarium. I'd like them to be explained to me do I don't go into this blindly: How do they reproduce? What kind of nutrients do they need? Will fish eat them? Do they have any other special requirements?
  23. alia258

    Wanted: 40g-50g Tank

    Was hoping someone on here could give me a deal for any/all of the following: •40 or 50 gallon tank •a stand to fit the tank (with a storage tin underneath would be nice) •a filter to fit the tank •a lid that has the light(s) inside •an air stone that has a strong enough pump to be buried in the...
  24. alia258

    Anacharis melting! Help!

    I have a bunch if anacharis floating in a breeder box (ready to hold my female when she decides to give birth...because she's taking forever) and a layer of what looks like leaf decay is on the bottom of it. Can anyone explain this and tell me how to prevent it? I thank in advance!
  25. alia258

    Foggy water

    My fish tank recently went through a crisis of extreme foggy water and the filter broke at the same time. I washed out the tank and completely restarted it, since the filter was broken anyway. My tank has now completed a full cycle (it's been six weeks) and it was crystal clear two days ago...
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