Recent content by ashleykw

Thanks! It’s in my tank now looking a bit more green in some areas but still mostly brown. If it doesn’t perk up I’ll definitely take up your offer. Thanks again! :)

I ordered moss online and it arrived mostly brown. I put my tree together using sponges and super glue with a fake decoration bare-branched tree. I’m pretty bummed that it’s mostly brown though, and would like to try and brighten it up before adding it to my tank. I put the tree in a bucket...

Thanks for responding! Sorry this may sound like a dumb question but what is RO water? Also seems you were right about the Algaefix, I read many online reviews about how it kills fish! I’ll have to look into getting snails, never had those before.

After over a year of having my 20g with only a guppy and platy, I’ve finally decided to stock with a school of neon tetras. I started with 8 and sadly 2 died shortly after the addition (like overnight!), but the remaining 6 seem to be doing well after 2 days. However, today I noticed that...

Thanks for the replies everyone! I gave my filter a good swish in some treated water and it’s looking nice again.

Oops forgot to attach a photo

My filter is growing some nasty-looking stuff. At first I figured it was beneficial bacteria, but it’s beginning to look unsightly. Is this stuff bad? If so, what should I do? Thanks! It’s a 20g tropical tank with 1 male Platy and 1 male guppy. I do a 25% PWC 2-3 times per month. Tank has 2...

Yes, since moving I did one 25% partial water change and checked parameters the next day (yesterday) Ammonia - 0 pH - 8 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 5 to 10ppm I figured the tank would cycle quickly since I used the same gravel mixed with new gravel, same filters with same cartridges, and same decor...

Here is a photo of my new tank.

I now have a 20g with 3 male platy, 1 male guppy, and 1 male betta (separated by divider). Before we moved, I had my betta in a 3.5g and thought I noticed his fins tearing but only assumed he may have cut it on something because it was relatively unnoticeable and he was otherwise healthy. Now...

I have a 10g cycled with one HOB filter and one internal filter with a heater set at 80-82F and an air stone. Water parameters Ammonia 0ppm Nitrite 0ppm Nitrate 20-40ppm pH 8 Stock 3 male platy 1 male guppy 1 ADF 2 ghost shrimp few live plants (2 anubias nanas and 1 moss ball) There are...

I have 1 ADF in my 10gallon with 3 platies and a guppy. Other peaceful community fish would be a good match, what size tank are you looking to get? Be sure to avoid a tank that is too tall as they have to swim to the surface for air. I use gravel in my tank with no issues, I’ve heard to avoid...

How did you used to cycle tanks in the past? Fishless? I also started my first tank with a bacteria starter and added fish right away. Big mistake because it also took me months to cycle. Idk why it took so long, I regularly kept adding the bacteria supplement and followed all directions and...

I bought a male dwarf gourami from my LFS that looked a little roughed up, but the healthiest-looking one of the bunch. Being the only LFS in town and badly wanting one for my 10g, I brought him home and he developed an ich outbreak. He made it through that wonderfully and even healed, looking...

Looks great!! I really like your custom stand, that's an awesome idea