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Yesterday I did my weekly water change. I did do a rather deep clean and in doing so I think things spiked within the water. My favorite fish, a black balloon belly molly was found this morning stuck to the filter. I'm kind of upset, he's been my first casualty since starting up my tanks. He was...

A little backstory so everyone knows what's going on. I had a 30 gal tank which I planned on having 2 german blue rams, a school of rummy nose tetra, and possibly a few marble hatchet. Well things happened in my 10 and 20 long and I eventually ended up with 4 adult platy 3 juvenile platy a...

I just found this creature in my 30 gal tank. Does anyone know what it is?? I'm on my way to classes so I can't take it out like I wanted, is this thing bad?

I just got in from a 10 day vacation, hoping for the best I left my fish with no one to care for. I'm super happy to say they are all alive, a little skittish and probably thinking what the heck. The only one who seems to have suffered any problems is my betta, his tail fin is deff not okay...

I have a 20 gal long that's really confusing me. It was cycled with 3 baby platys. After the tank cycled I added my beta with the babies, everyone gets along. But my water has been doing weird things. I have a filter I had in my 10 gal which was cycled several months ago. For a few days the 20...

I have a betta in a 20 gal long with 3 platy fry who are about an inch long now. I thought my betta would be a great tank mate....when I first saw him at petsmart he seemed to follow me with his eyes like he was calling to me, I left and came back later because of the urge of having to have him...

Out of 3 planted tanks I have one anubia that isn't doing so well. It's attached to a piece of driftwood and had been doing fine until this last past week. The leaves are yellow :/ I do have flourish and excel but have not dosed the tank since it's cycling. What could the issue be? Any...

I'll be gone dec 28-jan 8 and was advised to ask for guidance. What kind of feeders do you use during times when you're away? The best you have used?

Yesterday it snowed a bit, it stuck on the ground but eventually turned to ice. My husband thinks it was about an hr ago it went out due to the coffee machine being set for 6AM and only a little bit of coffee being in the pot. The power is still out. What should I do? I have a betta who can...

I have a 30 gallon I bought off of someone from Craigslist. It's been up and running for about a week or 2 now and doing great. I'm starting to want to plant the tank, I have excel, flourish, and root tabs. And have an idea for my plants. The only thing is, the tank came with a hood and a not so...

I have a question for you, I have a 30 gal in the process of a fishless cycle. I don't want to add anything until the cycle is complete and after December. I really love german blue rams the only thing is my water is rather hard and the ph is a steady 7.6. I have read other forums of people...

My 20 gal long is finally cycled woo! It only took 2 weeks and I couldn't be happier. I added several plants, the placement is temporary for some and I will be clipping and moving some to my 30 gal. Just a quick update :) Only question now...what should I do with my 10 gallon?? I'll be...

For those of you who have been following my nonsense and helping me I just wanted to do an update on my tanks and show the progress. It's been tough yet very rewarding at the same time and I can't wait for what's to come. This use to be my frog/snail tank. I moved my betta rue Into it and...

I went out today and purchased a second hand 30 gal tank it came with a hood/light and a penguin biowheel 350. Does anyone else have this type of filter? I found a little online about it but all repetitive. It has the two wheels and no filters. Do you suggest being second hand that I replace...

In a short time I will heading out to get a 25 gal tall with a stand. What kind of options do I have for a 25 gal being a tall? I have a 20 gal long. And a 10 gal. It's stocked with 4 platys. 2.5 gal -2 african dwarf frogs 1.5 gal fry tank (3 fry) 1.5 gal betta tank Could someone give me...

Have you bought a used tank that had been resealed and did it work? I have 2 tanks that you can tell have sealant on them that's just how they were made, cheaper tanks but still good. I found an ad on Craigslist for a very cheap 20 gal long. And he said he resealed it, I did ask him what that...

Does anyone own one? Tell me about them! I have an empty 20 gal that is cycling. I keep going between fish and came across this guy today, I've read a bit but want personal experience. Who do you have them with? Is a 20 gal long even suitable? I know their semi aggressive but again, personal...

Had an idea for stocking your tank and all of a sudden you find this gorgeous fish and have to have them!?.... So you get them and have to figure out a new stocking idea?

During December 28-Jan 10 my husband and I will be visiting out families in South Carolina from Virginia. All my tanks are cycling. I know that probably sounds a little crazy but beginners mistake. I am hoping they are stable before our vacation. But what have you guys done while away?? We just...

I recently purchased a 20 gallon tank. I'm extremely excited. My only thing is now to figure out the best stocking options I was thinking 2 german blue rams Rummy nose tetras Marbled hatchets And maybe even possibly Spotted blue eye Gertrude's. Would this mixture work? It is planted, I have...

I have a 20 gal long I just set up and am having a hard time figuring out the best lighting for a planted aquarium since I will be planting it. I already have several bulbs in the tank with a light on them but need a hood or light fixture that's made for the tank :/ if there's something out...

Looking at a new set up with some driftwood, never used it so have no clue where to find it nor add it to my tank. Are their any added steps? I know stones need a vinegar tests. Any help is appreciated!

If all goes well Ill have a 25 gallon tank by weeks end :D I'm super excited by this news and can't wait. Question now is, stocking. I have 4 platys in a 10 gallon now should I leave them in that tank or move them into the 25 once cycled? I don't even know if I'd use gravel or sand, I do love a...

I have 4 platys in my 10 gallon tank. I'm going to guess she was pregnant when I got her then again I've had her for a month now...what is the best way I can keep the fry alive!? There are tons of plants but should I get a little separate housing that floats in the tank and let her give birth in...

I've been getting great advice and great feedback from several people. But... Nitrites have been high in my 10 gallon tank that houses 4 platys atm. Ammonia is at 0, nitrates around 40. (12 plants are in the tank and all huge and still growing, several reach the top of the tank and their leaves...