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I am interested in taking out my fake plants and putting in real ones. The one thing that I am confused on though is how do I clean the tank once it is planted? I use the suction tube now but won't that hurt the plant's roots when I have live ones? Is there another way to clean the tank with...
Would I need Co2 and or fertilizer at all? And I clean my tank by suctioning out the stuff from the bottom with a tube will I hurt the roots of the plants if I clean the tank that way?
I have a 55 gallon... and I'm not sure. I think they look better too and I like the natural feel to the tank. Basically I'm really interested in getting live plants I just don't know anything about them really.
I have been thinking about getting live plants for my tank. I know I would have to get UV lights, but what are the main benefits of putting live plants in your tank? Are there any fish like to eat? Are there any cons to having live plants over fake ones?
I don't know if it is ich though? Will it appear as only a couple of dots first before a full breakout? I have never had ich before I usually have my tank warm enough and use enough salt that it keeps it pretty well maintained. I just had a tank leak and I think that stressed the fish out a...
I noticed last night that my 3 silver dollar fish had a few shiny white spots like ich. Maybe 3 or 4 spots on each fish. I quickly quarantined them, raised the temp, added salt, and applied rid ich... I am wondering though is it possible that they are fine. None of my other fish have presented...
I just got a 7 inch peacock eel. I was wondering what the best way to feed it is... I have blood worms but my fish pretty much eat all of those before they reach the bottom. I also bought brine shrimp that most of my fish won't touch and am thinking the eel will love those.
3 silver dollars, two catfish, leopard pleco, african knife, opaline guarami, rainbow shark, bala shark, and a little chinese algea eater in a 55 gallon... they are all small right now