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I'm moving and I've decided to start a new 55 gallon that has very few plants, lots of drift wood and rocks (just because I already have plenty). In the past I've kept a large community tank of just about everything in a planted aquarium but the algae, Malaysian snail infestation, and high...

I'm moving and I've decided to start a new 55 gallon that has very few plants, lots of drift wood and rocks (just because I already have plenty). In the past I've kept a large community tank of just about everything in a planted aquarium but the algae, Malaysian snail infestation, and high...

Bacopa and najas or guppy grass! Thank u Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

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It got into my aquarium most likely through plant shipments and now there are 1331442344577 of them Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

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I'm curious what the two tall plants are in my picture. They came along with a live shipment of Malaysian trumpet snails and have grown out of control. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Awesome thanks for the detailed response.

Hey guys, I keep a 55 gallon community tank at home that I started about 3 months back and now I'm thinking about setting up a shrimp aquarium for the office. I bought a 5 gallon tank, and I'm in the process of buying red cherry shrimp for it. I would love to hear your recommendations on what...

Hey guys, I've been using catappa leaves to condition my water (reduce toxic metals, decrease ph, stop fungal and bacteria infections) and was wondering if you knew any other natural water conditioners for different purposes. Thanks!

Thanks for the in depth reply! I was afraid I was asking for too much info but you answered my primary concerns. Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Planted!

Ok got it. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Hey guys, I have a question regarding the lighting for a tank. I've never paid attention in my physics class so buying the right lighting for my tank seems extra confusing haha. My primary questions include (for planted tank without C02): 1. Fluorescent or LED? What are their functional...

Hey guys, I had a question regarding substrate choice. I've seen multiple types of substrate in tanks that limits the growth of plants to certain areas and provides a nice open field for view in the center. I've seen it usually consist of potting mix and fluorite for the plant growth part, and...

Hey guys, I'm curious as to what your take is on aquaclear power filter vs the fluval c4. My 55 gallon tank is currently running on a in-tank filter and it seems to be doing an awful job at clearing water debris. My plants are covered with brownish waste. Anyways, I know that the fluval c4 has...

I guess my question would be what would the optimal hardness and alkalinity would be for a community tank that's planted. Because the range is so high as I have 15 species altogether. My current strategy is to just put it in and see if it thrives Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Thanks everyone for your help. I ended up running the tank planted for the month I was gone and placed the fish after I came back. Above is the result of the finalized tank, for now:) Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

Quick update- I've got a few more days before vacation but I managed to get a fishless tank set up. My two cents regarding first time aquarium purchase would be to Craigslist it. I bought my 55 gallon for 220 dollars with stand, lights, filter with extra cartridges, heater, ph test kit...

Thank you! Thank you everybody for your input. I will put it off until I get back. I love the community here :)

So I want to get an aquarium and I think I know the bare minimums to get it started. However I have only 1 week exactly before I have to leave for a one month vacation. Is it feasible for me to get started and if so what should I purchase? I have a ton of work right after vacation so I want to...