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Hi everybody, I am adding filter floss to my filter and have never used it. Google says it's basically poly-fil that I can get from Walmart, craft stores, etc. Once I have it, do you just rinse it off and add it in the filter? I have Aquaclear filters. Is Purigen the same thing? Thanks! Sent...

Hi! I have a quick question for you all about lighting. I have a 36 gallon bowfront tank that has about 3 inches of Flourite. I am using a Current Satellite + light. ( not the pro) In my research, I believe this light would be considered low light on my tank due to the depth. Is this correct in...

I have recently completed a fishless cycle (2 weeks ago) and have 8 Cherry Barbs in my 36 gallon bowfront. The night before adding fish, I did a 75% water change to reduce the nitrates that were sky high. I have 2 filters (Aquaclear 50 & 70), fluorite substrate, 2 driftwoods, and about 10...

I just recently finished a fishless cycle and added 9 cherry barbs. They've been doing great. Until tonight! So far, only one fish is affected. I have Paraguard on hand so started this tonight. I tried to get a picture but apparently lethargic fish with white patch comes to life when he sees a...

There are so many answers to this question on the Internet but this forum has not steered me wrong yet so I'm curious what you feed your fish? Flakes or pellets or something else? What brands? Do you feed different fish different things? Thanks in advance for answering! ? Sent from my iPhone...

Hi! I'm mostly a lurker ( great info here) but have posted a few times. I had a mass fish death due to evil parasite and am starting over. I'm fishless cycling and am pretty much done. I've been adding up to 2 ppm ammonia and everyday it's back to 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites and 40 nitrates. I'll be...

I am doing my first fishless cycle on a 36 gallon bowfront. It is planted with about 14 plants. Two filters, Aquaclear 50 & 70. Bubble wand on high. Temp on 81. I am also using TSS. I'm only on day 6 and have a few questions. I added amnonia on day 1 to 4 ppm. Nothing on day 2. Day 3 ammonia was...

Hey ya'll! I have a 36 gallon bowfront. It has 2 filters, AquaClear 50 and 70, Current USA Satellite LED light, substrate is Flourite black with a layer of black sand over it. There is some driftwood, cave rocks, and planted with 4 large amazon swords, 3 medium amazon swords, 4 melon swords, and...