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I want to move a plant out of one tank and into another, but it has hair algae. Can I safely clean it, then move it? If so, what to use, and how? No fish currently in the tank it is in. Freshwater. Thank you ?

Okay I have it leveled out around 7.4 now. I think the driftwood and water change helped. I still lost my young albino briststlenose :( I'm going to test nitrates etc again today. My cichlids still seem to be hiding more than they should. As for the pH preferences, I hope to keep it under 7.4...

Good morning Aiken, First if I have a general question about pH or water parameters where should I post it? Second since I have your attention can you tell me what you think I should do? I have a 40 gallon tank with a couple of tiny juvenile cichlids. A firemouth, a chocolate, a green terror...

I admire how on top of the water parameters you are. That takes time and diligence, so that is awesome for your fish. However, in my humble opinion, your list percentage is accurate - 192% of the fish that tank should have. Maybe start cycling the larger tank now, then move some of them...

I had success with Cardinal Tetras and Angels a few years back. They're colorful and fun, but still small-ish. Young Roseline sharks might work too, and the Angels wouldn't likely catch them, but they would eventually outgrow a 40. Lastly, another alternative might be a school of black or gold...

Hi All, I started freshwater fishkeeping in 2003. We have had as many as 12 tanks at one time, but now only six: 125 gal (1 oscar named Hal, 1 Texas cichlid named Killer, 2 blood parrots, 1 upside down cat) 55 gal (1 wild severum, 1 juvenile gold severum, 1 juvenile Texas cichlid, 1 redtail...