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The research I've done on glofish says that they're just genetically modified. They are supposed to be just as healthy and have the same lifespan as the rest of the species. Of course, I'm no expert so if anyone knows differently...

So funny that I got you're thread when trying to determine the same thing. There are little whitish dots all over my driftwood. They look like eggs but I couldn't figure out whose, especially since I only have glowlight tetras and nerite snails right now. So, was it just snail eggs? Do they just...

Well, since I'm no expert on plants I'll just let you decide. I'd like to get about four, one of them java moss. Just let me know when you have them so I can order them! I'll wait for you to restock. Thanks for replying!

Thanks! I think I'm going to just do some schools of nano fish so I can get the RCS. I think I'll do glowlights, CPD, and the gertrude's. Then shrimp and snails. Im going to order some fish on Tuesday.

Do you still have some plants for sale? I'm looking for lowlight plants for my aquarium. It's a bit sparse right now.

I've looked at the blue eye rainbows and they look awesome! It's especially good to know they swim near the top. Thanks for the advice!

That must be some aquarium! I'll just try to use it as a guide and add in some common sense. Thanks for the reply!

How accurate is the aqadvisor for calculating actual stocking levels? I've added 30 fish and some invertebrates to my estimate, and it's still not 100%. Even though they're all small, it just doesn't seem right to me... My tank dimensions might be off a little, but does it make that much of a...

I guess no one told you what a waiting game this is going to be. I didn't see my first drop in ammonia until probably 1-2 weeks in, and then waiting for nitrite to convert to nitrate takes even longer. My whole cycle took about 6 weeks to complete... And all you get to look at is an empty...

I had a female Betta who I named Helga the Horrible because she was so aggressive. I have kept a male Betta in a community tank with no problems, but it was a 30 gallon. I think 5 is probably too small for any other fish to be added with the Betta. Wish I had some better ideas for you.

Anyone else have any advice on nano fish that swim near the top? And if I get the fish I have listed will I be fully stocked? Also, I think one of my glowlight tetras is going to die :( he's swimming on his side at the bottom and gasping. All my water parameters are good though, so I don't know...

Good luck on you're new endeavor! I just got through my fishless cycle and added my first group of fish! It seems complicated at first, but the people on here will steer you right! And you seem like you're on the right track. I think once the ammonia starts to drop you'll need to keep an eye on...

That sounds like a good idea. I really like them so I wouldn't mind having a few more. Do you think this will have my tank fully stocked or is there room for something else? I've been thinking about Gold Twin Bar platys. If they won't scare the others or try to eat my shrimp. I'm thinking RCS.

That's good news! Do they just swim mid to low level?

That's what I was thinking. That's another reason I wanted to have only small unthreatening fish. Do you think they'd do ok?

So, after a long and bitter battle with my fishless cycle (which continually dropped my pH and forced me to do numerous water changes) my tank is finally cycled! This is especially exciting since I seriously considered throwing the whole tank out of the window. With my water testing at 0 ammonia...

I'm having the same problem picking out the fish I want. Whatever you choose, it's going to look awesome!

Very pretty! What are those fish with the long fins. I've never seen them before.

I had the same problem when I added my sand. It took about a week and a half and two water changes later for it to really clear up. But now it looks great! Totally worth it!

When I asked about cycling my tank at petsmart the guy handed me a bottle of prime. "You don't want to mess around with it too much, that's when you start getting into problems," were his exact words I believe. But now I'm two weeks in to fish less cycling and it seems to be working just fine. I...

Congrats on the new fish! I'm waiting for my tank to cycle now.... Takes forever! But it's cool to see results and know things are happening. Enjoy your new fish family!

Really!?! You give me such hope! So just toss in a raw shrimp? I can do that. Thanks for your expertise! I'll be gone for over a week so I'll do it just to be safe.

Unfortunately no one I know has an aquarium. I guess I'm in it for the long haul. And then you know what's going to happen? I'm going to leave for a week on vacation and all my bacteria are going to starve and die and then I'll have to start the whole thing over... Unless I can find someone to...

It's been a week so far and no increase in nitrites. From what I hear, getting from nitrite to nitrate takes even longer than ammonia to nitrite... So, I'll be at this awhile I guess. Just hope I didn't leave out some crucial step or something.

I sure hope I start seeing nitrites soon! It's been a week now. At least doing the tests are fun. And I guess it gives me time to research the kind of fish I want...