Recent content by akweerim

I just purchased a heater yesterday, I've honestly been on the fence about what fish I want to actually keep in the aquarium. I see now it was an awful idea to put fish in the tank right when I started it. I just thought I could trust the chemical companies when it says "add fish immediately"...

I temp tested it with my hand essentially, I made it slightly warmer by about a degree and I put a bunch of Start Right in it before I put it in the tank. But I think you may be right about the water change causing a shock. I have city water so I really have no idea how good or bad it actually...

I will pick up one of those kits. I just plan on keeping a tropical community tank. Id like to keep either some kissing Gouramis and few other semi agressives, or just a peaceful community with something like tetras, corys, and guppies. Any suggestions on either types of set ups?

I have a 20g I started on 8/25/12. I used water conditioner since I have tap water, and I also used a "Start Zyme" to help with bacteria growth since I couldn't get ahold of an established specimen. I did buy 3 guppies and put them in the tank 24 hours after I started the tank. I've done one 50%...

Thank you very much, I really like the look of those fish! But from what I've read they should have a fine sand substrate which I don't have =\

I was searching smaller cory types, and I'm worried that after a few years they might mature to a bigger size and not play nice with the rest of the fish in the community. Is this a concern or am I just being crazy? Thanks! :fish2:

I have a 20 gallon tank with plenty of aeration and filtration. Lots of places to hide and about 2 inches of normal aquarium gravel. I already have 3 guppies in the tank that I just added today. I would like some helpful advice on other kinds of fish that would mend well with the guppies, as...