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I'm on mobile so hopefully this formats correctly - here's a YouTube link! https://youtu.be/yf6rj-CRqRo Sent from my XT1030 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Thanks for the replies! Salukie that first video about feeding was great. I'm going to subscribe to her because it looks like she has a lot of content that can really help me out! newgirl thankfully it's not ich. I've battled that a few times in my tank. They're three little white balls, sort...

A few weeks ago, my mother in law inherited a 55 gallon tank from my SIL plus an 8 inch common pleco who we believe was stunted from living in a 20 gallon for 7 years. He's been in the 55 for a year with no growth. MIL has always wanted goldfish. I said OK, 2 fancies should be fine. She got 3...

I'm helping my MIL set up a new 55 gal and she specifically wants white driftwood to contrast against black sand. It's going to be set up as sort of a peninsula style, viewable from both sides so I thought manzanita that clusters mostly at the end next to the wall, then twists and reaches toward...

False Julii, very commonly sold as Julii.

Not in your area but where I am, both Petco and Petsmart technically carry black kuhlis but stock depends on location. Only one particular Petco near me carries them in their store and the other does not. I've never actually seen the regular striped kuhlis in stores around me for whatever...

I've heard conflicting information on how possible it is to cycle a small tank. Can I get some consensus (doubtful ;)) once and for all? I work in a chain pet store and people often ask me for advice about their tiny tanks. I can't sell all of them a 10+ gallon for their betta. Aside from...

You can put them in tanks, but the leaves have to stay above the waterline!

You could do rasboras - I'm obsessed with my black rasboras right now but harlequins are more widely available. Threadfin rainbows are gorgeous too.

Looks like your tank is struggling to cycle even after all this time - I wouldn't change the filter cartridges anymore! You can swish them in old tank water if they get gunky. I'm also not a big fan of chemicals like algaefix. Changing your light cycle could definitely help prevent algae -...

Petsmart puts up new sales on March 2nd. Not sure what will be included.

Only if you add water before you're finished taking all of the water out. Most of the time people just take 5 (or whatever) consecutive buckets out and then 5 fresh buckets in. I made a percentage chart a while back - I was testing the idea of it being easier to do it your way because there are...

Thank you, that helps a lot to know!

Hope this picture shows up. This is my poor diamond tetra.

Yes, I could get something else. What do you suggest?