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Hi, I have a planted tank and I dose EI and have pressurized. About 2 weeks ago I had a shrimp death but I though that it could be a fertilizer overdose. But now 3 rummynose tetras died. I can't get it. PH 6.8 - 7, no ammonia and no nitrites. My tap water has high GH. What could be the problem?

Hi, I have a 4kg CO2 tank and it only last for a month - month and a half. Some say it lasts for 3 months. I also shut it off during the night. Do I have a leak? My solenoid valve is not directly connected to the regulator but via an intermediate CO2 pipe with clips on the ends to prevent leaks...

Hi, I am thinking about introducing cherry shrimps in a planted tank which I dose using EI. Is it ok? Since I heard shrimps are a bit sensitive to fertilizers. Thanks.

Hi, suddenly I am having an algae bloom of this type. What is it? Could it be because I replanted more polysperma tops and did not increase dosage? Tank: 55g Lighting: 4wpg Dosage: EI: 40 - 60g CO2: Pressurized

Hi I have pressurized CO2 in a 55g. I switch it off during the night using a timer and then switch on an airpump to help oxygenate the tank. CO2 monitoring is done using a calibrated PH meter and test for KH and then use the table for reference. The thing is during the day I maintain a PH level...

Apart from different leaf colours, is it true that the rosanervig grow less wide than the normal polysperma?

Hi I just setup a 55g but it only contains a bunch of crypts, a single clump of riccia and some Rotala rotundifolia. I have ~4wpg and they stay on for 12hrs. I have pressurized CO2. I am having hair algae problem especially around the riccia. Questions: How can I get rid of it? Regarding...

Hi, AA as the subject says .. can these snails be put in a tank during cycle?

Hi AA, I am soon starting a 57g and would like to know if this stocklist is good. Maybe some of you could help me in what should I add to the list too. The tank will be planted and have plenty of caves along with a large driftwood. List: 1 bala shark (currently in a 29g) 1 cobalt blue gourami...

How efficient are glass CO2 diffusers? Are they good? I will be using it with a pressurized system. Such as this: Thanks :)

Hi, I just set up a 10g for a crayfish. Do I need to keep the water level a bit low for a crayfish or fill it up full like normal fish? Also does the crayfish need some hours of light? Thanks.

Hi, I need some not that expensive lighting and saw this bulb. Can I use it for a 55g planted tank? Thanks.

Hi, I seem to be fascinated by these creatures and would like to own one. But I only have a 60g community to put it in (at the moment). Any particular tank mates live with a ropefish? Will it outgrow my 60g? Thanks.

Hi, lately I started cycling a 10g with the shrimp method. The shrimp was fairly large (5cm) and after a week it has not yet completely decomposed. I tested for nitrites and got ~3.3mg/L (hagen test). Shall I take out the shrimp or leave it there? Thanks.

Hi, went to the LFS to check about some lighting. He had Interpret Daylight Plus 55W but only 21". My question is .. having 2 x 21" (55W) in series near each other is better than having them in parallel?

Hi AA, I was wondering whether I should start doing a planted tank. I have been in the aquarium scene for 2 yrs but never did a planted tank. I am doing a 55g and was thinking about doing it low tech planted. But I don't want a few plants here and there, preferably a bit dense. Lighting will be...

Hi, AA I never stocked a gallon this large so would like some advice. I currently have a bala shark and a cobalt blue gourami which I like to transfer from a 32 gal to this new 60 gal. So was thinking about this: 2 angels 1 bala shark (current) + 1 (new) (2 in all) 1 rainbow shark 1 pleco...

Hi, I have 6" pleco which comes to the surface frequently. Even during feeding time he stays upside down and eats flakes from the surface. It this ok? Strange for a pleco I assume and btw he is not shy and does not hide at all. I feed him and the rest of the fish, flakes and frozen bloodworms...

Does this product work well for fishless cycle? Or should I use the shrimp method for the cycle?

Hi, as the topic says can anyone recommend me lighting for a 10gal which will contain a single crayfish. The lesser the heat the better :) TIA :)

Hi, I have a 32g tank and really would like to put a blue crayfish in it. What tank mates should I put in? I know slow moving ones aren't good but since crayfish like coldwater, I find it difficult to choose. Any help? Thanks.

As the topic says, can one use well water for his aquarium? Do I still need to cycle a tank with well water?

Hi, just added water and setup filter. Should I change water everynow and then or leave it for the bacteria to settle? How long approx. does it take to cycle? Thanks.

Hi, it is my first post here but I've been in the aquarium world for 2 years now. But as they stay .. one always keeps learning. So .. I'd like to change gravel to create a new style and also but I am afraid of losing bacteria and kill all my fish. Can I change it gradually and not unbalance...