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I don't know why I've been feeling paranoid about this lately (and I've never really researched/asked about it) but how much weight is safe to put in a 72G bowfront aquarium, as far as decor goes? I have some beautiful rocks that I want to put in there but for some reason I'm thinking it will be...

So we got 2 dwarf mexican crayfish this weekend. They are SO ADORABLE. :love: We also gave our LFS a dozen molly juveniles that we raised so that was a bitter-sweet moment. We have about 20 molly fry from our last birth so it was time to lighten up the tank. Still waiting on some platy...

I was doing my weekly water change last week and something terrible happened. My gold dust molly male kamikazied himself into the vacuum and died. I have accidently sucked up fish before, but they usually go half way up the vacuum (and swirl around :whistle:) and then I kink the tube and they...

Hey guys, I think there is something bad going on in my 72G community (mollies, platys, tetras, BN pleco). Noticed the black neon tetras have some weird looking spots/patches on them that appear to be greyish colored. They are not fuzzy patches- just looks like their scales are discolored. One...

Haven't posted in awhile but I have had some issues with the water babies these last few weeks so figured I'd hop on and share.... Well, I've had 3 of my platy females pass away recently. My favorite and most beautiful painted, my mickey mouse, and my sunburst. Not super happy- not 100% sure...

Just wondering here- Has anybody else experimented with breeding different varieties of platys (or mollies) together? I am currently breeding (well not really- it's just happening) tons of different varieties of both platys and mollies. I have my first surviving platy fry growing now so excited...

More changes to the 72G. :brows: Butter Bean loves the viney plant.. Moustachio loves the betta hammock. :D I really want to try having live plants! That will probably be the next thing I do... :cool:

I was planning on doing a long video of my community and then doing a time lapse buuutttt my betta wanted to be the star. :D When he casually cruised into the shot I lost it and started laughing. :rofl: https://youtu.be/raOg_CEfeuI

My BN pleco (female) has these white spots/patches on her body. Mostly on her back but also near eyes and spot near tail. She devolped them probably 2 months after I brought her home from LFS. I noticed her color was changing a bit but it was more of a light brown at the time and I contributed...

Currently cycling a 10G for my betta boy. Check out the sparkly background- DIY spray paint + glitter works wonders! I want to add plants in the future. Any suggestions for good beginner/low-tech plants? I'm totally new to having a planted tank! I do have a hood w/ lights- just haven't put it up...

I am getting ready to set up a 10 gallon tank (for the betta). I am going to paint the backside of the tank instead of buying a traditional background. I know this can be done with regular paint BUT I was thinking about using glitter/sparkle paint! I was thinking either blue or black..... Has...

Totally new to betta breeding. I would like to give it a shot in the near future. Have been doing a little bit of research online but still have questions. I have a mustard gas halfmoon male and a blue veiltail female. Are these compatible- if so, what kind of tails/colors would I expect to see...

So I'm feeding everybody in my 72G community today and noticed some itty bitty black babies! SO CUTE! I'm assuming they are one of my dalmation molly fry. I've only seen two- I'm sure the rest got eaten- which I knew would happen. But still seeing the two swimming around today was fun! I made a...

Ok I want to know.... Do you guys give your fish names? :lol: I can't be the only one....So share your fish names in this thread! :fish2: I don't name my schooling fish (because seriously- who can keep track?) but I do name my other fish. I'll start us out! Male betta: Butter Bean...

I just bought a house and will be moving the first week of July. *happy dance* BUT now I have to deal with moving my tank. I have never done this before. I don't even know where to start or what to do. If anybody can tell me how they've done it or have any advice/tips/tricks I am ALL FOR IT. My...

I do like getting everyone's feedback and opinions, so let me know what you think about how I have my 72G stocked. :flowers: It doesn't feel overstocked to me but I'm still pretty new to this so what do I know? :rofl: 8 platies (painted, red wag, sunburst, mickey mouse) 5 mollies (all...

FINALLY got my bow front all spruced up and stocked. Loving it! Its housing tetras, platies, mollies, my pair of BN plecos & my pair of bettas. Sorry water is a smidge cloudy, just put the sand in today. Couldn't wait to take pics.... :lol: This guy is new. I fell in love with him. He's not...

Ok, so this is most definitely my bad for not questioning this earlier BUT.... I came home yesterday and one of my platys was dead. :( I noticed a few days ago that this guy's tail was not fanned out like the rest. It looked clamped, just not the same fanned out tail like the rest. He appeared...

I currently do not have an air stone/bubbler in my 72G. I have two HOB waterfall filters going-one on each side of tank. Water level is about 1-2 inches shy of top. I have 9 platys, 15 tetras and 2 BN plecos in there. I was told at one of my LFS that too much current could be...

I need help deciding on a substrate for my 72G fish community. I currently have 9 platys, 15 tetras, and 2 BN plecos. I currently do NOT have substrate in there right now but I think I want (maybe need?) to get some. I've seen mixed reviews regarding keeping a bare bottom tank. I do like the...

Starting a thread to show my turtle pond progress! We started building it this weekend and are pretty much done for now. We definitely plan to add some type of filter system/waterfall/fountain so stay tuned! Will add pics in the next post!

Hey all! Turtle mom here wondering if anybody else keeps their turtle(s) outside?? If so any tips, tricks or advice you can give? Any issues you've run across? I am moving my 4 inch red eared slider outside to a small "pond". Its actually a round, small, plastic kiddie pool. Filled about 3/4...

What is everybody's favorite (or best/most accurate) kit you use for water parameter testing on your tanks? I'm looking for a direction before I buy something blindly...:ermm: I am super willing to order online if it's something I can't find in my area. I'm currently using test strips (I don't...

After tons of consideration, I have decided to put my 4 inch red eared slider turtle back into my 72 gallon. I have a sponge filter running as well as an internal filter running. All in all, over the past 2 days I've done about a 25% water change in the 72 (moved the turtle out of the tank and...

I have decided to give up my goldfish and plecos and replace with something different. The tank is a 72 gallon. I do have a baby turtle (4 inch red eared slider) in there. He (or she- we dont really know) has been very easy going with everybody whos in there now. I realize he will get big and...