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I have a 29 gal. tank that's been set-up for about 4 months now and suddenly I have an outbreak of ICH. The tank houses Platies, Head-and-Tail Tetras and Pristella Tetras. The Platies seem to be the only ones that have any white spots on them at the present time. These are the original fish I...

I'm going to take a crack at a 10 gallon planted tank (I want to do it right this time) and would appreciate any advice on the best filter to use. I'm going to use Eco-Complete for the substrate and I purchased the 2x13 retrofit kit from AH Supply. I wasn't going to inject any CO2 at this...

I'm going to be trying my hand at a live plant tank for the 1st time in many, many years. I'm going to start out small and use a 10 gallon. I bought one of the AH Supply 2x13 retrofit kits along with 2 6700K bulbs. My question has to do with the substrate. I plan on using either...

I'd like to set-up a 20 gal. fancy guppy tank with the only other tankmates probably being Otos. I plan on using plastic plants, but was wondering what would be a good filter. Would one of the smaller Penguin or AquaClear filters be a good choice? Thanks.

Does anyone out there use wroght iron stands for their tanks? I use one for my 29 gallon tank and it has a spot on the bottom shelf for another tank. It looks like another 29 gal. tank would fit, but it might be a bit tight. Am I better off putting something smaller down there, like a 20? I...

I have a 29 gallon tank that's been set-up with fish for about a month now and I'm starting to get some brown algae on the glass and on the plants. What's the best way to deal with this? I have a standard Perfecto hood on it with what I believe is a 15 watt bulb. The plants are all plastic...

Most of my experience with filters has been with HOB power filters. I usually try to hide the intake as much as possible with plants (plastic, live plants are in the near future!). Doees hiding the intake like this restrict the filter in any way and make it less efficient? Or is the mulm...

Does anyone keep a log or journal of activities involving their tanks? For example, water chemistry readings, when a tank is set-up, new fish purchases, notes on breeding, etc.? I'd like to just use a tablet or looseleaf binder to record things rather than creating some kind of a spreadsheet or...

I've heard some positive things about the retrofit kits that AH Supply sells. But are they really that easy to install and are they dependable units? I want to try my hand at a live plant tank (the right way) and want to retrofit some of my old hoods. But I don't want to buy something that's...

Does anyone know the shelf life of Bio-Spira? I have a package in my refrigerator that's about 6 to 8 months old and has never been opened. I'd like to use it to start a 29 gallon freshwater tank (no live plants). Thanks.

Would an Emperor 280 filter be appropriate for a 29 gallon tank, either with plastic or live plants? Thanks.

Has anyone ever attempted to clean the inside of their Python? Mine is 50 feet long and is rather grungy in spots. Thanks.

I have some plastic plants that are still in good shape, but have some crud on them that won't easily come off, even after soaking in warm water. I've heard of people using a mild bleach solution to clean them up. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks.

What do most people use when they have to level a tank? My tanks are all on wrought iron stands and I have some small (maybe 1.5" by 1.5") shims that appear to be made out of a very hard masonite like material that have a somewhat shiny surface. My biggest fear is that one of these would crack...

I'm getting back into the hobby (freshwater) after being away for a few years and I'm looking for a retailer who sells online and/or via catalog. Someone who has decent prices and who is also reliable. I've been doing some searching on the internet and came across a place called Big Al's who...