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I have a 24"x24" square that holds 65 gal. I have a light that has two florescent bulbs that are 24w each. I'm working on making my freshwater tank planted and I know that this isn't enough, but I am completely lost as to how to fix the problem. Using the W/Gal rule I need to have about...

I just bought a new tank and before putting anything in it (literally empty) I dropped a thermometer and it broke on the bottom. The tank is undamaged and the Mercury is cleaned up/disposed of following state recommended guidelines.... The question still remains tho; is the tank still safe to...

I'm learning about the benefits of CO2 for plants and how to add it to an aquarium. I'm grasping the basics, but the problems that it can cause are where I'm stuck. What I'm confused about and can't seem to find any answers about is how to deal with the fact that the CO2 makes your water more...

Okay Hello everyone! I'm a rather new hobbist that is suffering from information overload and indecisiveness. I've been shopping around to purchase a new tank. (I currently have a 10gal with no fish :facepalm:) I found a 65 gallon tank and stand on craigslist for $190. It's square 24" w/d and...

Hello Everyone! I'm new to keeping a tank even though I have grown up with them. My mom was quite accomplished at keeping a salt water tank and had a lovely pair of clownish through most of my childhood. I suppose I'm picking up the hobby now in her memory and to make where I'm living feel more...