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Hi, I've been overwhelmed by majanos. I've tried aptasia-x, kulc paste, Joes juice, lemon juice, picking them off but nothing has worked. They are in my sump and everywhere. Most advice I've received is to start over. Any ideas? Thanks

Hi everyone, I have been thinking of diving into saltwater for awhile and finally made the plunge. I am working through stocking options and know that it will be a reef. I have some coral and fish in mind but not settled on anything yet. I have the tank filled with water, live rock, and pump...

Hi all, I'm finally making the plunge into saltwater! I'm thinking of getting a Red Sea Reefer system and I'm curious. So I wanted to hear some opinions. If you have a Red Sea system currently, how do you like it? Or would you have preferred to build it up yourself? I have a couple of freshwater...

I have a 10 gallon top fin starter aquarium. I've had it for a 2 or 3 years now and I'm starting to see air bubbles in the sealant holding the tank together. Should i be concerned or expect that tank to fall a part soon? Thanks for the help.

Hi, Over night, my Jack Dempsey looked like a large piece of flesh was removed above his right fin and there has been white spots around it. I started to perform water changes and thought it was getting better but it has not been. I have been looking through the forum and potential diseases and...

Hi, I am thinking about adding something new to my tank and would like some thoughts. I have a 10 gallon with a beta and a clown pleco. Any thoughts of what i could add with personality and color? Thanks.

Hi, I have 3 freshwater tanks and am going to convert my 30 gallon tall to a FOWLR. I don't know enough about setting up a reef tank so i want to test the waters first and see how it goes. I have been researching some but am now just getting serious about it. Any advice? Any thoughts on a...

I have a new teacup stingray that is incredibly stressed out....can I save him?

Hi guys, is this Ich? I think it is but no one else has it and my fire eel has gone through my overflow a couple times now.. .if so, what is the best way to treat. I have a65g with temp at78. TIA

Hi all, I am newish, the past couple of months, just finished cycling two tanks the past month. One a 65g that is stocked and another 30g that is not stocked. Both are freshwater but I'm wondering if I could switch the 30g to saltwater easily or if starting over makes more sense......and what...

I fear i am about to have an infestation :

Hi all, I am closing in on finishing my cycle and had some questions for stocking. I am going to get a black ghost knife, i know it will get to big but will upgrade tanks or trade in when appropriate. I am leaning torwards Discus as well. I have been trying to find what i can stock with discus...

Hi all, I am midway through setting up my first tank. I am half way through a fishless cycle and noticed what appears to be a spider web....would this be hair algae? If so, how could i get rid of it? I am also noticing what appears to be dust in the tank. Is this normal? Thanks in advance.

Hi, I have a 65 gallon tank that is 24 inches high. I have eco system substrate and my lighting is 2 - 36 inch bulbs that are t5ho. Each are 39 watts. One is 10kk and the other is acitonic I think. Is the acitonic bulb useful or should I switch it out? Would this be low, moderate, or high light...

Hi, I am setting up a 65g freshwater aquarium and have just added ammonia for the first time today. I haven't received any readings yet. At this point, I've added 3.75 ounces of ammonia. I am still receiving 0ppm. Should I give it a day or add more until I get to the 5 ppm? Thanks

Hi all, finally picked up 65g tank. I'm having some issues with the setup (before I even put water in!). I found out half way through that the overflow kit was the standard size but my tank is 24 inches tall. The return pipe I replaced with a longer one but the intake is a good 4 to 5 inches...

Hi, I have a 10 gallon tank with 2 sword tails and a betta. I know it might be overstocked but the lfs sold me on it was OK. The betta looks like the fins are condensing and possibly eaten in some places. The sword tail has gone from bright orange to gray under the mouth. Are they OK, stressed...

Hi, I have a beta and learned about cycling after the fact. I bought a 10g to cycle as my first tank today (before I was using a bowl with a heater). I am wondering what I can stock with a beta for a fish cycle. I do have a couple of snails as well. Thoughts?

Hi all, I am going to start building my first aquarium in a couple of weeks. I am going to do a planted freshwater but am a complete newbie. I have read through the steps/cycles but am curious if I would need multiple equipment such as heaters, filters, etc as opposed to one for a tank this...

Hi, I am going to do a 55 or 90 gallon build and this is my first go at an aquarium. The more I read the more I am interested. I am curious what I can build with. I am looking at corals and mushrooms but fear they are only for saltwater. Is that true? I am also thinking live rock, does that work...

Hi all, I have a snail, beta and a sunburst platy in a 5 gallon tank. I keep trying to feed the sunburst but the beta keeps eating all the food. I don't have a clue if the snail eats at all...is there a way to feed them so the beta doesn't take all of the food? Thanks for the help.

Hi. Im a newbie and am looking to get my first aquarium I am deciding on the size but know it will be a bigger one since I am going to get a black ghost knifefish and was wondering if anyone had recommendations on size and stock for the aquarium. I am looking at the stock while I cycle the tank...