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Thanks for all your help this forum is great. About the water changes, I was wondering if I would be removing the beneficial aspects of the bio spira if I change the water to soon?

I am starting my first tank a 55 gal freshwater. I've had it set up for a week with no fish and everything running. I tested the water and the ph was 8.0. I am planning a community tank so I would like 7.0. Can you tell me how long does proper ph 7.0 (meaning the product by Aquarium...

Wow, That was fast. Is Bio-Safe considered a declorinator? Thanks everyone.

I'm starting my first tank - a 55 gallon with all artificial ornaments. 1. When topping of the tank for evaporation what do I use? Bottled water? Do I have to add anything to the water? 2. I've read that 8 to 10 hours a day is good for lighting but my girlfriend works days and I work...

Here is the link for a Buffalo head. http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1990 I think I am leaning toward 7 tiger barbs and dumping the idea of a german blue ram. I went to petco and saw 1 tiger barb in a tank of 9 other fish (of a different species) that were 2x his size...

Thanks for your replies. If you check out www.thepufferforum.com they say south american puffers are freshwater. The tiger barbs can get away from the puffer if he gets aggresive that is why I am leaning towards them. Would 5 barbs be better than 6? I saw the Buffalo Head cichid at...

I'm starting my first tank. It's a 55 gallon glass -standard rectangle. So far I have the tank, a light hood with one 4' 40w fluorescent light, stand, Aqua- Tech 30-60 Hob filter, emperor 400 Hob filter, little time digital temp (thermometer), 200w heater, substrate is Black Tahitian Moon Sand...