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    Another plant ID

    Hi yet another plant ID can anybody name the tall plant in the background of this picture is. It's doing really well in my tank and I'd like to do a bit more research on it and possibly get some more Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Are low nitrates ok

    I recently upgraded my tank from a 45 gallon to a 92 gallon juwel trigon 350. I transferred all filter media my stock plants and gravel over along with some new gravel and plants. I put in some pockets of miracle grow under the gravel for the plants. Everything is going great all the...
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    Stocking advice

    Hi, I'm looking for advice for adding some stock to my tank. Here is a list of what I have so far. 2 adult Molly's and 6 juveniles 2 platys 19 neon tetras 4 buenos aires tetras 7 carries. The tank is heavily planted with lots of driftwood and slate. It's a Juwell trigon 350. Corner...
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    Looking for inspiration for a corner tank

    Hi, I haven't been on here in ages, been busy with work. But back looking for help again!!! Due to a refurb of our living room my 4ft aquarium doesn't fit in so well anymore ? So we decided to buy a corner aquarium as it will suit the space better. We got a juwel trigon 350. But I'm...
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    Plant ID please

    Sorry to be a pain. I was in a large fish store today and picked up these 3 plants just wondering if anybody knows what they are so I can do a bit of research I think the last one is a vall. But no clue what type, it about 12 inches tall Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Problems getting on aqadvisor site

    Hi. Is anybody having problems getting on the aqadvisor website today Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    How long before I have fry?

    I have two mollies that look very pregnant. Just wondering if anybody with more experience could have a look at these pics and have a rough estimate at how long they have left Sorry a about the picture quality all I had was my phone. Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
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    Converting a fish only tank to planted. Help needed!!!

    I have a 40 gallon fish only tank and a 15 gallon planted tank. Unfortunately the 15 gallon has to go As we are short on space. I have some nice plants growing in this tank that I don't want to get rid of. I would like to combine the two tanks and get rid of the plastic rubbish in the 40...
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    Do you need to dechlorinate water for plants only

    Hi, I have a 15 litre tank I am going to use to grow out some plant cuttings. Do I need to dechlorinate the water for this. All I have in the tank is a small uncycled filter to provide some movement. It will be left on a window sill for light and I am going to put some miracle grow in as a...
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    Can Molly fry survive into community tank

    Hi I just saw my Molly giving birth to a single fry, I knew she was due anytime soon and had tried to catch her today but she was having none of it. And I didn't want to stress her out. So now I'm going to have to let nature take its course. Just wondering is there any chance that any of the...
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    Just found a baby cory cat in my community tank

    I'm delighted. I just found a baby cory in my community tank. No idea how he survived I hadn't even seen eggs. It's about 1cm long so must be there a while ???
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    would these lights be any good

    Hi, Just looking for some more advice. I have cam across a local supplier of LED light Strips, Prices are very reasonable, I am looking for opinions on how suitable these would be for a planted tank, would they give low, med or high light. My tank is 48 inched long 12 inches front to...
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    Help. Sick cory cat

    Hi I was just inspecting my fish and I noticed one of my bronze Cory's is pretty bad looking. He seems to have what looks like fin rot and his barbels are pretty short. I have just dosed water conditioner fluval total protection What would the best move for me to do. He is currently in a 40...
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    Is a 10000k bulb ok for a planted tank

    Hi I have a 40w 10000k fluorescent bulb over my tank, Will this be classed as a low light tank. Also is the 10000 k bulb ok for plants. My tank is 48" x12" by 18" deep. Should I add more light???
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    Tommy's 1st attempt at a planted tank

    Hi everyone, I'm going to keep this thread as a journal of my first planted tank... I had a spare 15 gallon tank lying around with an internal filter and heater just begging me to do something with it. Today I got some miracle gro organic choice and took the plunge. If anybody spots some...
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    Peat as a substrate

    Hi it's Saturday night, baby is in bed and no sitter. I'm sitting here looking at an empty 15 gallon tank and my mind is wandering. I'm thinking about setting up a planted tank possible walstead method. I have a location picked ( in the unity room) and got the go ahead from the mrs!!! The only...
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    Ideas for a centre piece fish or pair of fish

    Hi all. I'm looking for ideas for a centre piece fish or pair of fish. Something that will stand out and quiet colourfull My current set up is a 48 inch by 12 inch by 18 inch tank. It has been running for approx 3 months (after cycling)with the following stock 1 bn Pleco 5 cory cats ( mixed...
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    Feeding question for tank at work

    I'm thinking of setting up a small tank at my workplace. Something simple. I have a 15 gallon tank I could use and heater and filter. The tank would be lit by sunlight as there are two windows by my desk. My question is about feeding, specifically at the weekends. Is it ok to feed the fish for...
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    Need help to I.D these plants

    Hi. Can anybody identify these plants that I bought from LFS. I would like to find out what their requirements are. Sorry about the photo quality. Thank you
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    Help with aquascaping

    Hi everyone, I have a 4foot by 1 foot by 1.5 foot deep freshwater community tank. The tank has been running for 2 to 3 months after the cycle completed. My stock is as follows. 1 bristlenose Pleco 5 cory cats 3 mollies 5 buenos aires tetras 12 neon tetras And 1 mistery snail (that has just...
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    Any opinions on freshwater refugiums

    Hi, I have a spare 15 gallon tank. I'm thinking of setting it up next to my main display as a refugium. I'm thinking of just filling it with semi submerged plants like pothos, impatiens peace Lillie's and anything else I can get to grow in it. In the hope that this will reduce nutrients in my...
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    Suggestions for a spare 15 gallon tank

    Hi everyone. I recently upgraded my 15 gal to a 43 gallon tank. Everything running smoothly so far. This leaves me with a spare 15 gallon tank. I hate to leave it there gathering dust, just wondering if anybody had any suggestions of how I could put it to use and maybe try something a bit...
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    Sick Molly

    Hi guys. I have a gold Molly in my tank she is the smallest of my Molly's. Over the last couple of days she has been very quiet and slow. She sits in one corner of the tank usually away from any other fish just over the filter or else hiding in amongst some plastic plants. She makes an...
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    Ph help

    Hi. I just set up my new tank 40 gal. With tap water of 7.4 I left it over night in the tank for the temp to change but when I measured ph this morning it was 8.2. Is there anything I can add to the tank without having to go to lfs. Before I put my fish into their new home Thanks
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    Can you grow a pothos plant with its roots directly in the aquarium

    Hi I'm relatively new to fish keeping. I currently have a 15 gal tank but am in the process of upgrading. I'm wondering is it safe to grow a pothos vine with just the roots in the aquarium, not in a filter but directly in the aquarium. I hear they are good at keeping nitrate levels down...
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