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So I had been bummed over not being able to find a suitable centerpiece fish. And I realized I may already have one, though it's one that's not typically considered a centerpiece. My dalmatian molly! She is gorgeous and will grow up to 5 inches. She has so much personality and recognizes me...

So currently in my 37 gallon tank I have 7 cherry shrimp and 10 Amano shrimp. I initially had 10 of both but 1 died due to getting caught in a filter that I have since removed and 2 others died I am guessing due to a nitrite spike that was probably due to me having to take out the more...

I keep finding mixed opinions on whether or not a Molly is fine with being the only Molly in the tank. Currently Ms Molly is the only Molly out of the fish I received and if possible I'd like to avoid getting another one because of their bioload, size, gives me less space to give the actual...

What do you wish you had known before getting an aquarium?? I figure it could be a helpful thread to people wanting to get into fishkeeping! (Keep in mind I am fairly new to fish keeping myself so if I say anything inaccurate pleeeeease correct me). 1. Do a fishless cycle on your tank before...

Hello again! I am currently researching pink ramshorn snails and considering adding maybe 5 to my 37 gallon tank. I like how they look and have read they are great at helping maintain the tank too. However I see it is easy for their population to explode if you aren't careful. To those who...

Hello! I thought I'd give a little introduction! I have recently got into fishkeeping after offering to take some fish from a friend who was moving. I received a 5 gallon tank with 2 male and 2 female redeye tetras, 1 female and 2 male ember tetras, a female dalmatian molly, a female bronze...

Hi all! I have 3 ember tetras that were given to me by a friend when she had to move. While researching their care I realized how absolutely gorgeous they can get color wise. Mine look ok but they are not that deep almost red sparkly orange that I have seen. I know that right now they are not...

Hi all! New to the forum! I have a 37 gallon (planted) tank. I did a fishless cycle on it and followed all the stages, waiting until I saw nitrates, waiting until ammonia and nitrite was 0, dosing w ammonia before I added livestock to ensure it went to 0 after 24 hours, everything. The tank was...