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Hello All, I have purchased two small wave makers and they have both quit on me. Now, I'm trying to decide if I should just stop using them again. I didn't have any for years, and when I do use them, I point one toward the front of the tank so that it creates turbulence at the surface...

Hello, I have recently purchased some Eusteralis stellata from an ebay seller and I'm wondering if anyone can advise in the care of this plant? I have a low tech tank, so I was concerned about them not having enough CO2. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, D

Hello, I just placed an order on Ebay for a few American Flagfish at the recommendation of my LFS. I'm having a bit of a battle with BBA and can't seem to locate a Siamese Algae Eater, so Nate suggested these fish. Now, I'm concerned that they will damage my plants. Does anyone have...

Hi Everyone, I know several people were interested in how it would go when I introduced 5 male Apistos Cockatoos into my community tank. I'm happy to report that there have been no problems whatsoever. I also have 3 Bolivian Rams along with the typical community stock of neons, rasboras, YoYos...

Hello Everyone, Earlier I had asked the question about Apistos Cockatoos and adding males to my tank. Here is the update: The seller on Ebay sent me 5 . I didn't order 5, but that's what he sent. I offered to pay for the extras and he said, "nope, all good". So, I currently have 4 Bolivian...

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Hello Everyone, I had never heard of this fish until today and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them that you would like to share? I love Rams and have a few Bolivian Rams right now, but I would love to get a male Apistogramma if they're not too touchy, since they're pretty...

Hello Everyone, Well, I finally bought a functioning UV light and that along with every other day WC, and my tank is finally clearing up after a 2 month long algae bloom. First I bought new lights, and then I over cleaned my filter media. After exhaustive search online and on here, it sounded...

Hello All. I'm still battling an algae bloom and I've been doing a lot of research online. I read an article that said keeping a planted tank algae free is 10 times harder without CO2. I read the sticky post on here about setting up CO2 and it's still intimidating as heck. I've considered it...

Hello All, I have a 36 G planted tank. Does anyone suggest a powerhead for this? I used to have a cannister filter, but went to HOB. Way easier to clean. I also used to use a powerhead, but it seems like too much for such a small tank. Thanks for any suggestions. D

Hello, I have a Red Tiger Lotus that is growing like crazy and currently has 5 shoots up to the surface. Do you trim these in order to prohibit growth a bit, or do you prefer to let them continue to grow? I also just read online that they shouldn't be planted near sensitive plants because the...

Hello, I've been feeding flake food supplemented with dried brine shrimp and daphnia occasionally. Does anyone have a recommendation for community tank food? Thanks, D

Hello, I recently replaced my tank lights after my originals finally gave out. The new lights are LEDs, didn't come with a dimmer and I immediately starting getting algae growth. I bought some frosted window tint and put it on the lights and so far it's working great. I couldn't find the...

Hello, Well, I've confirmed that my YoYo Loaches (which I have never had before) are eating my Amazon Swords. I have a Tiger Lily and some Anubias that they're leaving alone, but I am bummed. I've also just placed an order online for some Wisteria, Hygrophila Corymbosa, and Rotala...

Hello, I have had an established tank for quite sometime now, but I'm far from knowledgeable about lights. I have a 36 gal lightly planted (now) tank and recently after years and years, my lights gave up the ghost. I went on Amazon and bought some to fit my tank, and now I have a problem with...

Hello, I suddenly have green algae in my tank and I wonder if you all think that it could be from supplementing with Trace, or my new lights or both? It's a 36 gal, medium planted tank. Not sure of the specs on the lights. Thanks, D

Hello, For the first time ever, someone is eating my plants. My Amazon Swords look like someone worked their way up and down the leaf. The only fish that I have that I have never had before are YoYo loaches. Are they doing the damage? Thanks, D

Hello, I have never had good luck with anacharis, but just received some nice new plants from Ebay. I have done some research and discovered that Excel melts anacharis and vals. Do you think that I should discontinue the use of Excel, or maybe start doing really tiny amounts and build up to...

Hello, I ordered some Flourish Trace and it ended up sitting in my parcel box over night and froze. Do you think it has compromised the contents? Thanks, D

Hello, My LFS as a very limited stock of plants. I have purchased some from a couple of vendors on Ebay, but the doggone shipping costs have gone up a lot. Does anyone have any suggestions for online stores for plants? Thanks, D

Hello, I just brought home 6 YoYo loaches and have never kept them before. Does anyone that is familiar with the fish having any suggestions for me? Thanks, D

Hello~ I have some Black Neons and some Embers that school nicely. Are there any suggestions for other fish that school well for my community tank? Thanks, D

Does anyone have an opinion about putting a discus in a well established community tank? I think the only fish that there would be a problem with, is an adult angel. Thanks.

Hi Everyone, Thankfully, I do NOT have Ich in my tank, but my husband just went through it with his 125 gal. African Cichild tank and it made me wonder...with a planted tank, what would be the best treatment should this ever show up? I have a 36 gal medium planted tank. Thanks for any responses. D

Hello, I would like to refresh my substrate with some fresh nutrient enriched, replace my manzanita with a nice piece of mopani and move some plants around. My question: is uprooting to move the plants going to put them into shock or hurt them? Is it okay to pull them out, put them in water...