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So I am finally ready to jump into the world of Dry ferts, and stop spending insane money on liquid ferts. Everyone says that dry ferts are the way to go, so Im hoping someone very knowledgeable on the subject, can point me in the right direction. I have always used Flourish Excel, Flourish...

So, I have finally acquired the tank of my dreams.. I got my 125 gallon, and am having a custom stand built for it as I type this. I have everything I need to get it set up and going, but since I will be trying to do Hi-Tec with CO2, I need to be sure I have proper lighting. I currently own 3...

Im setting up a second 75 gallon tank, and I was curious if anyone else out there runs 2 lights on theirs and how well does it work for you? Hoping this doesn't cause an algae explosion. I currently have the 24/7 Finnex Planted Plus SE and its not bad, but this new tank will be more High...

I found an awesome piece of driftwood but it has been stained and used as an art piece. Is it possible to soak it for a long duration to leach our the oils that could harm fish? Thanks in advanced!

So I already own an Aquatek regulator. My thoughts on it are mixed, but its affordable and does the job. I have had 2 issues with it where it almost gasses my fish to death. Another option is the Green Leaf Aquarium route. I have not owned one and if you do, can you sell me on it? $200...

So I finally popped a spray bar on my 75g planted. I have 2 canisters hooked up to this tank, and decided to put the bar up against the right side facing the length of the tank.. Its got pretty strong pressure coming out of my output from a Marineland C360, so I angled it up slightly. I...

So not sure that is what this is, but it has come on slowly over the past month. Almost everything I have read points to dropsy. She laid eggs a while back so I thought that she was getting fat with them again, and going to lay them. Eggs never came. I read it could also be constipation from...

Wanted to ask the community what substrate are you using for your tank? Changing my substrate soon after buying into Dustin's Fishtanks recommendation on Brightwells FlorinVolcanit for my 75 gallon build. My plants are struggling big time, with dosing, and red clay seeded. Thank goodness I...

As I have gotten more and more into this hobby, I always find myself trying to better the circulation in my tanks. I sit for hours watching the water move, focusing on the movement of anything I can see, to watch how and where its being pulled and pushed. Its become an obsession for me lol.:D...

FINALLY!! I cannot tell you all how long I have waited to get this puppy up and running. I have owned this 75gal tank now for almost 2 years, and it has sat quietly and sadly, empty in my garage. Due to the roller coaster that is life's turn of events, I was not able to get it started as soon...

Hi Everyone! Had a few questions about C02 as I am a novice with it, but just got a nice rig set up to use. I have a 5lb tank with a Milwaukee regulator for my 55 gallon tank. I have been using it for almost 2 months, and my overall growth hasnt been that impressive. I also noticed that my drop...

Hey everyone. I wanted to get your thoughts on the best practices of water circulation in bigger longer tanks. I feel that I am not getting the best circulation in my tank, and that that may have lead to me getting a hair algae outbreak from insufficient C02 throughout my tank. I have 2 power...

My rainbows seem to have something going on, and it looks like its getting worse. They have all been in my community tank for some time now, and I have not noticed any other problems with any other fish. My small rainbow was the first to show signs. He has a fleshy sore around his left fin...

Just picked up a used, fully equipped 40 gallon tank. Had to re-add the fluorite and sand mixed substrate. Everything is filled up, set up and ready to go. I have fish in buckets waiting to go back to their former home. But the tank is REALLY murky and foggy. Has been like this for 5 hours...

So I wanted to ask the basic question to the community... "How much and how often do you feed your fish?" I have heard so many different responses to this question, I wanted to see what this group had to say on the subject. Im sure they're are certain variables that apply considering what...

Hey Guys, could you possibly help me with a lighting question? Im still a little noobish when it comes to correct lighting, but learning alot fast. I currently have a 55 gallon long tank with an Aqueon T5 dual fixture. It seems to work well. Here is a pic of it. I just recently picked up a...

Ok guys, I've finally got my 75, and want to take my time setting it up proper for planting. I could really use this forums advice as this will be my first time using a soil/gravel substrate. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated! 1) I was going to use MiracleGrow Organic as the base...

So I have sand in my established tank, and wanted to change it to something better for plants and carpeting floor plants. I'm eventually going to add C02, so taking the steps. My question is can someone recommend a good substrate that I can pick up from Petsmart, Petco or my LFS? Can I put it...

So Im sure this is a long debated topic everywhere, but I wanted some opinions on the subject. I currently have 1 Aquaclear 110 on my 55, and was looking for an additional filter. I have always had sponge filters, but was considering a Fluval canister and losing the sponge. I have the room for...

Hi guys, newbie plant person here. I have a 55 gallon tank and have started adding plants that I wish to grow. (Aqueon T5 light) I have a sand substrate and nothing more. I have 2 Anubias, 3-4 Anacharis, 2 Jungle Val, 1 White ribbon and a few low ground plants i can't remember their names. I...

So I bought a really nice galaxy (vampire?) pleco from my LFS. He was pretty small, maybe 2 inches. After 3 days, I found him dead in my tank. No marks, or unhealthy spots. I took him back to the LFS since I spent $25 on him, and the guy told me that they have a 24 hour life policy on fish...

So I have a little murderer on my hands. My German Blue Ram has killed one angel fish, 3 rummy nose , 1 electric blue ram, and 1 fancy guppy. Needless to say, it's a problem. Worst part is, is he is a beautiful fish, and I really don't want to lose him. Any good ideas on kicking the Alpha out...

Live Plant Noob here, ...So my tank is not a typical planted tank with soil substrate. It is simply sand with live plants. I am adding Tetra Plant Food once every other day for my 55 Gallon. I have a dual T5 Aqueon light on 8-12 hours a day. I have noticed one of my plants is getting brown...

Anyone breeding some of these little guys? Im having trouble locating some for my 55 gallon in California. Any help is appreciated! :thanks:

Hey Guys, Wanted to get your thoughts on adding plants to my new 55 gallon tank. Im looking to get a really nice natural look, and already have a sand base. (It was in the tank when I got it.) I have cleaned the sand and have begun the cycling. I just purchased a new T5 dual fixture, so I...