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Thanx, for all the advice.

Just drop some fish food in and let it run for awhile? And what type of fish would you consider hearty?

A little. What would be a good way to start the cycle if I start it off in a brand new tank? I would end up getting a hob filter, and how do i get the beneficial bacteria started?

That helped a lot...now to convince 13yr. old...lol

I know some info. on bettas, but not enough. My daughter might get a betta from her sister and wants to get a bowl to put in and set on dresser. I know it needs more from research, but any added advice?

My daughter wants to get rid of her betta. I have 55 gallon planted community tank. I do have angels and 2 balas and 1 redtail, amongst other fish. Am I right in thinking the male betta cannot go in this tank?

Sorry, Allison. I read your post wrong. Thanx for advice.

Thanx for advice. Question about fruit. Do they need blanched like veggies? I know strawberries are prob. soft enough, but what about apples, etc.? and onions, really?....lol. Never would have guessed.

Thanx, Yeah I've tried cuccumber and also just tried broccoli last nite. Gonna check on broccoli after work. Thanx for thoughts on driftwood. Do you think it would matter that it is not a planted tank, since you don't have to plant anubias?

My daughter has a bristle nose pleco, and I know that they need fiber in their diet. One, I've been trying to feed it vegies and it hasn't bit, two I've heard that I need driftwood for the tank. This can be kind of expensive. Any ideas? I saw cholla cactus on aquabid and only read a little...

Thanx, for advice.

Thanx, a timer is on my shopping list.

Thanx, I will try the salt and boiling water technique as well as cleaning with sponge. Is it just regular iodized salt not aquarium salt and do i need a lot of it. i soaked my driftwood before but never used salt.

If I understand right, the consensus is to leave the algae, which is fine in my tank, which has the live plants. I would really like to clean hers up as i watch the lighting issue. Are you against using bleach? Should I just wipe off as one person recommended, and if it doesnt wipe off than what...

i do have a common pleco in my tank and he does what he can. i also have 3 cory cats, that i hear are supposed to help. i want snails but i am working on getting my ph adjusted so thats something to look forward to. i have 2 angels, 2 balas, 1 redtail shark, i suppose shrimp is out of the...