Recent content by Bettabutterfly

Super idea to put up a shelving unit! How do you make sure it is strong enough, and not going to fall? That would be my only concern.

You should probably wait until she, "squares off", before putting her in the breeder box. Her belly will no longer look rounded at the bottom, but more flat...From experience, these breeder boxes cause a lot of stress, but are good for catching all the fry and keeping them from being eaten or...

Hi all! I just bought some half black yellow guppies off Aquabid, and was hoping breed to improve/continue the strain. I will have 4 pairs total. However, space constraints in a one bedroom apartment is an issue to have more than just one 10 gallon tank. I know many breeders have several 10...

I have been hearing if a lot of people who put a base of soil in their aquarium under the gravel to help give plants nutrients. Is this safe if you are planning on later adding fish? Or does it not effect water chemistry that much?

Dyl1234, how much would you like for your java fern? I went to the Lfs yesterday and purchased 3 plants. The folks there were not at all knowledgeable about them. Two of them were not labeled, so I'm not sure what they are, and the other is a potted undulata. I will try and post pics later...

I was considering starting up a 5 gal planted betta or guppy tank. I have never kept plants before. Which would be easiest for beginners? Any other suggestions on getting started would be appreciated.. Thanks!

Hi all! I have never bred bettas before, and thought I might like to give it a try. I have an old 5 gal that I am looking to start again, an I was considering either trying to breed a pair of bettas or set up a planted guppy tank. I have 2 others tanks in which the bettas now reside, as I am...