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    Question Before Upgrading Lighting

    I recently bought a new 60 gallon aquarium and I would like to upgrade the lighting system soon so I have more options of plants than just java ferns. Currently it just has 2 T8 bulbs which isn't very bright at all. I am considering getting the "Aquatic Life Light T5 HO 2-Lamp, 48-Inch" from...
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    Guppy is being aggressive

    I just recently added 13 fish to my aquarium which included a variety of peaceful fish. Yesterday I lost one of the guppys and now there is just one of them left and it is being very aggressive against my 2 red wag platies. It has nipped away almost all of the platy's top fin. It is starting to...
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    About to start fishless cycle. Quick question.

    I am about to start a fishless cycle following eco23's guide. However about a week ago I had bought 2 cheap goldfish to put in the tank just to make sure there wasn't anything seriously wrong with the tank. (I had changed it back to an aquarium because it was being used as a turtle tank). I...
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    Upgrade Standard Lighting for Low Light Plants?

    I will be going to get some live plants for my 29 gallon tank in the next few days and I can't figure out what type of lighting I actually need. I plan on getting easy low light plants like java fern and some annubias. All I know is that I need a full spectrum light that is around 6700k. I...
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    Cycling Tank - Ammonia Question

    I am about the start doing a fishless cycle of my new 29 gallon tank using the guide on here by eco23 and it says I need 100% pure ammonia. I have a bottle of Great Value Ammonia and under ingredients it says Ammonia Hydroxide and Surfactant. Is this ok to use or will I need to get something...
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    Upgrading Power Filter

    I just recently got rid of my undergravel filter that I had for years and replaced the gravel with pool filter sand. My tank is 29 gallons and I'm pretty sure the HOB waterfall filter I have was just a cheap one from walmart rated for tanks up to 30 gallons. So anyway, I think its time I...
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    Upgrading Filter

    I just recently got rid of my undergravel filter that I had for years and replaced the gravel with pool filter sand. My tank is 29 gallons and I'm pretty sure the HOB waterfall filter I have was just a cheap one from walmart rated for tanks up to 30 gallons. So anyway, I think its time I...
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    Changing from gravel to pool sand

    I just recently completely cleaned out my 29 gallon tank and bought some white gravel and pieces of mopani driftwood and plan to get some low light live plants but after alot of reading lately I've realized that the look I want to create is how the tanks with pool sand look. Anyway, I currently...
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    Attempting Simple Planted Tank

    I have a 29 gallon tank and I have been researching alot on going to real plants. I want to stick with easy low light plants (java ferns, anubias, etc). I recently purchased some mopani driftwood for looks and because some of the plants can grow on it. Anyway, my main question is the lighting...
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