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I have a 29 gallon tank with a Aquaclear 70 filter, 2 bubblers, plastic decor, gravel. It is a community tank that has been set up for 4 years. Last year in April and this year in late February I had an almost 100% fish deaths in my tank. Last year 4/22 fish survived and this year 3/20 fish...

Hi, I have a harlequin rasbora that has a few white areas on its body. At first I thought that it was maybe a bite or some other scrape, but it has been 2 weeks and it hasn't cleared up. I haven't really treated except to add a little extra salt. During this time, 2 of my other fish died (1...

Can anyone tell me what kind of tetra this is? It was sold to me as a random one that the lfs received with their shipment of fish. It is about the size of my Cardinal but a little thicker bodied. I would love to get some friends if I can figure out what it is! It is pictures here with the...

I am distraught because I had a massive die off. I made layer upon layer of mistakes, but here is my story. I did a 50% water change. Nothing special, except that I threw out my old filter media after transitioning with my new media for a month. I also added back my charcoal media since it...

My tank has been set up since January with 6 Lemon Tetras. It is very stable now, so I decided to add a few more fish. I went to the LFS to get 7 Cardinal Tetras, 1 Albino Bristlenose Pleco, and I got a baby Bolivian Ram because the LFS couldn't sell him (he only has 1 eye). Brought them all...

I went to the LFS and bought these guys because they were the right size to distract my Lemon Tetras from my Cardinals, but the sales person didn't know what kind of tetra they were. Apparently, they came as stragglers from another order of Rummy Nose or other tetra species. Can anyone tell...

I looked at my tank on Monday and noticed that some of my Lemon Tetras had a few white spots on them. I read up on the different options for treatment and decided to go with the salt + heat not realizing that my pleco could be more susceptible to the salt:( I had originally chosen this method...

Hi, I started a 29 gallon comminuty tank for my toddler who wants to see fish, not plants. However, I've been advised here on the forum that I should at least put a few live plants in the tank to help the fishes. I'm looking for direction to find some plants that will little, or no...

I am in the process of a fish in cycle. I started with three lemon tetras a month ago. I woke up this morning and one fish is gone! I assume that it was eaten as I cannot find any evidence in the tank, on the floor, or in the filter. My question is, should I go and get one more fish or...

Hi all! I've had my new 29 gallon tank set up for a week with fish in (I know. Don't start with the cruelty!). I used Quick Start (I know. Not the chemicals!) and added 3 Lemon Tetras. I have been testing using my API Master Test Kit and I haven't seen any of my readings over 0. Is this the...

Sorry, I seem to be posting random questions daily. Trying to get back in the game after my 10 gallon college distraction with a new tank and I can't seem to get out of the starting blocks! Bought a 36 gallon bowfront, set it up and two days in found two cracks (left upper front corner, middle...

I set up my new 36 Bowfront and everything seemed fine. The next day, I noticed that there looked to be a hairline crack near a corner. Couldn't feel it from the outside, but thought I felt it on the inside. Decided to go and buy another, transfer, and return the cracked tank. Got the new...

I have my new tank on a counter top, but I don't know if the counter is exactly level all the way across. Is there some thing that I can use under the tank to tank out any waviness that may be in the counter! I thought I have read something about styrofoam pads here but have never seen them...

I was looking at my new tank today that I filled with water two days ago. I noticed that on the front panel (it's a bowfront) there may be a hairline crack in the glass. I can't feel anything on the outside, but I might be able to feel something on the inside. Is this a problem? Do I need to...

About ready to start stocking my new tank, but need help! I have a 36 gallon bowfront with an aquaclear 70 filter. It am building a tank for my 2.5 year old toddler, so I would like peaceful fish that are fun to watch and will keep the attention of a toddler! It has fire truck decor at the...

Trying to decide where to buy my stock and need advice on what I should look for in a good LFS. I am willing to pay a little extra for fish if it means I will get good, healthy stock, but what am I looking for to decide if their tanks/fish are healthy? How do I find LFS? I know there has to be...

Doing research on what is the best inexpensive tank build to purchase for a smaller community tank. I have looked at the Marineland 29 gallon kit, the aqueon 36 gallon bow front, or putting my own 29 together piecemeal. I have about $150 to spend, so depending on the kit, I may have some room...

I know that Petco had their $1/gallon sale at the beginning of the month, but it is over now and I missed it:( Does anyone know if they (or anyone else) run another sale before Christmas? I was really counting on the sale in my tank setup costs.

So, I'm trying to figure out how much Santa needs to be saving/spending on a new community tank for my toddler to watch the cool fishes and see the mini fire engine that he thinks is the BEST EVER (but I digress)... I have what I think is everything on my list, except for a hood/light. What...

Seriously, we don't all talk like that in Texas! Haha! I'm new to this game but my toddler son loves fish so much that I thought a tank would be a great Christmas present for him and us! We need the calming influence of fish in our rambunctious life! Anyway, I'm here to get info on size of...