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Hello, I've just finished week 1 of cycling my first tank using Seachem Stability. I haven't added any ammonia yet because I can't find any in my area (and yes, I know I can order it online :P). Ammonia has stayed at a steady .25 ppm, I haven't seen any nitrites yet, and nitrate has stayed at 10...

Hello, I searched through the forums to look for a thread that would answer my question, but I didn't find any. So I'm wondering what the general consensus is for FloraMax substrate for planted tanks...I'm afraid it's not a good one, but I'm still curious! :) I'm starting a low-tech low-light...

Hello! I'm going to be starting up a 10 gallon planted betta tank in a couple of months and I have a couple questions about cycling. First off, I've read countless great reviews on Seachem Stability for starting up a cycle, but if anyone else has used it in a new tank to jump-start the cycle...

Hello, I recently bought a bag of silk plants at a fish store, and I've just soaked them in hot/warm water for over an hour and some of the color has leeched. I've read up on it and some sources say to not use the plants if the colors leech, but I have friends who just soak the plants until they...

Hello! I'm planning to start up a ten gallon betta community tank this weekend, and I would love some recommendations as to what tank mates to get! So far I'm thinking 4 corydoras and maybe 5 rasboras, if I can find them in my city. There aren't many options in my area! It may or may not be a...

I have a betta that's been tail biting due to boredom, and I can't get new decorations for him any time soon. But I found a big conch at the beach, and I'm boiling it now (I'll scrub it in 1/2 an hour after it boils) so do you think it'll be okay to put it in the tank?

Hi, what is a good way to lessen the strength of a filter flow? The filter I have is too strong for my betta.

Hello, I was wondering if zebra danios and bettas go well with each other? I currently have 3 zebra danios in a 5.5 gallon tank and the cycle is almost complete, so I'll be getting a betta as soon as it's finished. But I'll be sad to see the danios go, if they have to! Also, how are frogs on the...

Hi, I've just set up a 5.5 gallon betta tank and dosed it with API quick start. But I was wondering if I needed to do anything else? I know that quick-start products are not recommended at all, but it was my only option at the time. I'm going to test the water tomorrow, but should I add anything...

Is API quick start a reliable product? I've heard mixed reviews, and I am eager to get my tank set up asap. Thanks :)

Hello, I just joined this site so if this info is already posted somewhere, I'm sorry! Just link me to it if you could :) I am starting a five gallon betta tank next month and I've seen a lot of different ideas regarding cycling the tank in prep for the fish and such. Some places say to cycle...