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    Still Struggling with getting my tank to cycle

    So I'm back again and super discouraged. Still trying to cycle my tank. Went out of town and came back to what I think is algae. Pics are attached. My numbers on 8/19/17 were as follows: ammonia 1ppm nitrite 0 ppm nitrate 80 I dosed it back up to 4 ppm. I'm just seeking feedback or do I need...
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    A few issues with my tank

    Hi everyone. I'm really adamant about having a betta in a community tank. But my tank pH is 6, and I know 7 is optimal. I've been thinking about either using a neutralizer or increasing the pH naturally. I also found this info (How To Increase Aquarium pH - Naturally! | Home Aquaria) What do...
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    Stocking Ideas for 29g

    Hi everyone! Its been years since I posted here. Long story short, I became interested in the hobby but was never able to start my tank. Well I am able to now. I have a 29g tank. It will be planted, actually will be picking them up today (anubis nana, java fern, banana plant, and something I...
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    What to do with the gravel?

    Good morning everyone. Still a newbie around here. I bought my first 30 gallon tank on craigslist that came with pebble/gravel substrate. Its very beautiful and smooth, but I am planning to use black tahitian moon sand in my tank as substrate, along with flourite. I didn't want to just toss...
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    Question about Substrate

    Good morning everyone. I've posted in here previously about my desire for a planted tank and received wonderful feedback. I am planning to layer black tahitian moon sand on top of flourite for my tank. As I've been shopping around for both, the smallest size I've found for a bag of flourite...
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    So I Want a Planted Aquarium...

    Good morning everyone. I'm a newbie to the forum and I already introduced myself in member introductions. I have 29 gallon aquarium and want to make it a planted tank. I haven't set up the tank or cycled it yet because I wanted to acquire all materials that I would need first before I set it...
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    Neo Aquarist here...

    Good morning all, I just wanted to come and introduce myself. I'm currently a grad student and I recently acquired 30 gallon (29 by my measurements) aquarium from craiglist after doing some research here and other sites online. I'm planning to make it a freshwater planted aquarium with...
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