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I need some plants on the surface of my tank because I'm planning on getting an african butterfly fish. I would either like a plant that floats on the top or I can attach to my driftwood that reaches the surface of the water. I have no experience with live plants, so beginner plants would be...

Can I keep a farlowella catfish in my 55 gallon? This is my stock 1 x redtail shark 1 x firemouth cichlid 1 x convict cichlid 1 x ropefish 1 x african knifefish 3 x angelfish I know this is pretty stocked but I was wondering if I had room for a farlowella and if I do will there be...

I was thinking about getting an african butterfly in my 55 gallon. My only concern is that they are know for jumping. I was wondering how I would do water changes,arrange deco, etc without the butterfly fish jumping out. Is there a way to keep them from jumping while doing the things I need to...

I've had a ropefish for about 4 days and he hasn't eaten anything. I've tried frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, and shrimp pellets and he hasn't eaten any of them. I even put the food right in front of him. I tried this with the lights on and off. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Sent from...

I have recently found ich in my tank. I found it when it completely covered my knifefish, i was on vacation so I wasn't able to start treating it at an early stage so it had gotten pretty bad. I've raised the temp to 84° and been treating with medicine for 3 days and there's no signs of it...

Can I use driftwood in my aquarium with bark on it? I heard this can hurt the fish. Is that true, or does it just release tannins? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Can I use driftwood and rocks I found in the creek behind my house inside my tank? I'm low on funds so I'd like to find wood and rocks instead of buying them. If I can use them what do I have to do before I put them in my tank? Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

I would like to get some driftwood for my 55 gallon tank. I would like a big piece that takes up most of the tank or at least half. Where can I get good driftwood that isn't too expensive?

Can I keep a ropefish with a crawfish? My crawfish is pretty peaceful, he's never killed a fish, only eaten dead ones. My ropefish went right over him and in front of him and he didn't try to catch the ropefish. Should I still be worried? I can move my crawfish to my 20 if there's a chance he...

I need to feed my dwarf puffer snails but I don't know what kind. I need them to be able to breed in my 20 gallon so I don't have to go to the pet store every time I need to feed the DP snails. What snails will work?

I just got a 5 gallon tank and I wanted to stock it with a dwarf puffer and a dwarf crawfish. Does this stock sound ok?

I have a crawfish in my 55 tank and I'd like to add bottom feeders such as catfish. I've had bottom feeders like loaches and plecos with my crawfish and she's never bothered them. Should I be worried if I put catfish in with my crawfish?

I am in desperate need of a new hood for my 20 gallon. The hinge is broken so it's just sitting on the top. I would like a hood that is slim and doesn't stick up too much and has LED lights. Any ideas?

I need a new filter for my 20. I need some suggestions on good, quiet filters that will keep my tank clean.

I have a 20 gallon tank with: 2 x emperor gudgeons 1 x peacock gudgeon 3 x african dwarf frogs 1 x killifish I would like a show fish that stands out and is not to shy. My gudgeons could be considered a "show" fish but they're shy. I was looking for a fish that would always be out and not...

What are some good plants that grow on the surface, I need some for my african butterfly. I have little experience with live plants, so an easy to care for plant would be ideal. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I have a 55 gallon tank and I want to put cichlids in it. The only cichlids I currently have are a firemouth and a convict. I have been advised that they will fight. But they're both new world cichlids? How do people keep tanks full of cichlids without them fighting? I am fairly new to cichlids...

I have a 55 gallon tank with a firemouth and a convict. The firemouth is almost fully grown but the convict is juvenile. Will these two fish fight? Right now they don't usually fight, but the convict is occasionally chased off by the firemouth. Will this get worse? Any help is appreciated...

I was wanting to add an African butterfly to my 55 tank. Does anyone have any experience with them? What's their diet? Are they compatible with my stock? 1 red tail shark, 1 fire mouth cichlid, 1 convict cichlid, 1 African knife fish, 3 angelfish, and 1 bushy nose pleco.

I have a 55 gallon and I want to put cichlids in it. I have the set up I just need tank mates for my firemouth. What cichlid would be a good tank mate for a firemouth that won't cause fighting or territory disputes. My current stock is: 1 x fire mouth cichlid 1 x red tail shark 1 x African...

I have a 20 gallon community tank and I need something for the bottom section. I was hoping for some catfish but I know most grow pretty big (or at least outgrow a 20). Any suggestions?

I have a 20 gallon tank with 1 golden wonder killi, 1 peacock gudgeon and a dwarf gourami. The others are fine but my gourami looks sick. He just sits there and the water pushes him around. I just recently got rid of ick and my temp was raised up to 82° because of that. Is it too hot for him? Is...

I have a 20 gallon tank with 1 golden wonder killi, 1 peacock gudgeon and a dwarf gourami. The others are fine but my gourami looks sick. He just sits there and the water pushes him around. I just recently got rid of ick and my temp was raised up to 82° because of that. Is it too hot for him? Is...

I have a 20 gallon tank and I need more fish, it looks empty. I currently have: 1 x dwarf gourami 1 x peacock gudgeon 1 x golden wonder killifish I would like maybe 1 or 2 more independent fish or a pair and a schooling fish. Any ideas?

What cichlids will go in a 20 gallon community tank with rams and freshwater gobies?