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So yep, i want to make the change from gravel to sand. Some of the pieces of gravel are starting to chip and no me gusta. There are some things that are stopping me from doing it... 1. What sand (brand) should i use? 2. Do i need to buy a completely different filter? (Currently have a Fluval...

I'm starting a 2.5g qt tank for my betta. His fins are frayed :-( I'm getting mixed advise. Some people say i need a filter but still do daily 100% water changes to remove the aquarium salt, others say that as long as i have the heater and do the 100% water change daily all will be fine. If i...

Just like the title says He's my lil baby and I'm wondering what would be the best course of action. Been reading that aquarium salt will do the trick. He's in a filtered, heated10g with 3 neons and an albino pleco. Fake plants. The pleco (Parthy) and the 3 neons are all fine. The betta...

Hello all! I believe I have a problem. I live in southern California and around this time it gets pretty hot (today was about 104 degrees) I came home from work and saw that the temp on my tank rose about 12 degrees. It's usually kept around 78 degrees. So naturally I'm worried, because come...

I'm planning on changing the incandescent lights in my hood to fluorescent Would these be okay to use? It's a 10g tank, the hood can handle 15watt bulbs. I currently only have java fern in it.

I'm planning to change the incandescent bulbs in my hood to fluorescent Would these be okay to use? It's a 10g tank. I'm planning on getting java fern for starters...

I decided that i'm gonna go with a planted tank. :flowers: My hood came with incandescent light bulbs, but I've read that a 15 watt fluorescent bulbs will work better with the plants I want to get. I'm also worried about how much heat they'll generate... Would any regular 15 watt fluorescent...

I'm thinking of getting one for my betta tank cuz i think they look pretty cute :) I just wanna know if there's anything I have to do to them before I add them in. I've read that I should squeeze them and rinse them but do I rinse them with tap water or with tank water?

so i'm planning on getting a male betta as my first fish once i finish cycling my tank. I've read that they love live plants, but i don't know the first thing about caring for 'em. is it alright if i just put in a bunch of fake ones orrrr.....

so, all the ammonia available in my local stores have surfacants, i hear that's a detergent, and i'm taking a wild, blind shot in the dark here and saying that's no bueno for the fish :rolleyes: but i've been adding fish food daily and i've read that's just as good.... is that alright to keep...

I remember owning a 20g fish tank when i was younger, but my brother mostly took care of it and i probably only cleaned it once... Anyway recently i've been feeling a bit down/nervous and i've read in a couple of places that watching fish swim around can have a calming effect, so I decided, hey...

Hello all! I'm extremely new to all this fishy business so I can use all the help i can get!