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I am 49 days in and no cycle. Moderately planted, EcoComplete substrate, medium light, pressurized CO2, C-220 canister & 4 Bloodfin Tetras. Ammonia levels have ranged from 0 to trace amounts, and I've yet to see any nitrites or nitrates. I am about to give up, not sure if I'm close or it's...

Got my new 26 g up and running 3 weeks ago. Planted it pretty heavily 18 days ago and initially planned on a fishless cycle. LFS talked me into 4 bloodfin tetras (cycling fish only). My tank particulars are under my profile. So…I've been testing daily with the API Master & have done 2...

Trying to cycle my planted tank (Echinodorus spp., A. reineckii, Micro Sword, Mayaca, Pennywort, Dwarf sag & Cabomba to start with). Have EcoComplete & CO2 (had problem, returned & waiting for new system…dosing Florin Axis in the meantime). My LFS suggested cycling my tank w/bloodfin tetras...

I've finally accepted that I need CO2 to pull off what I have in mind for my tank. So here goes, taking the CO2 plunge :loopy: About to pull the trigger on the Atomic Paintball CO2 Regulator V2 from Greenleaf Aquariums. I need to choose in-line diffusion (canister output) vs. in-tank...

I've read that Jungle Clear Water (potassium permanganate), salt water, or dilute bleach solutions can be used as plant dips. Looking for something effective but not toxic to me, my fish, or my plants:eek: Want to dip/rinse/revive new plants prior to planting in my new tank. Does anyone have...

About to start cycling (once I have my plants) and am wondering about catfish. Doing a heavily planted Amazon theme with driftwood. My stocking plan is a pair of Apistos, some pencil fish and/or hatchets & neon tetras. So, for the cleaning crew, I'm looking at Corys and Otocinclus. Is it...

Thrilled that I found this site:cool: Hoping to learn as much as I can about planted tanks and Amazon biotope. Lots of prior experience with herps, but not so much with fish :eek: Hoping I can help others (my degree is in Biology). In process of setting up my first planted tank. Look forward to...

Looking for help from the plantophiles out there;) Setting up a 26 gallon bow, EcoComplete substrate, plenty of PAR (Marineland 24" Aquatic Plant LED System). Here's the best info I found, but clearwater isn't segmented out: Amazon Biotope Looking for appropriate species, looking for most...

I'm setting up my Aqueon 26 Bow Front tank on a nice oak desk. Thinking about using some sort of mat under the tank to protect the wood, and also level out any minor variations in the desk top. It is very level, but the tank does wobble a little a tiny bit diagonally in one corner when I push...

I'm setting up a 26 bow front planted Amazon-themed tank using Eco Complete substrate, no CO2. I was ready to pull the trigger on the above light (24-36" for full coverage of my tank) but LFS told me "the jury is still out" on these units. A suggestion was made to go with the Aqueon Modular...

Stocking Ideas for 30 gal pentagon Blank slate here…shooting for diversity and good amount of live plants. Looking at Marineland canister filter and LED Aquatic Plant lights. Would the more peaceful Central/South American Cichlids be an option to mix with other South American species? Totally...