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I have a CORALIFE Compact Fluorescent Light & need to change the bulb. I attempted to take the old bulb out but the black plug end doesn't seem to want to pull off. I was going to try to pry it off with the flat end of a screwdriver or butter knife but don't want to risk breaking it... before i...

one of my zebra danios has a white patch (abt 1/4 cm. x 1/4 cm.) on his back just behind his head. i've never dealt with ich but am thinking ich is more like tiny white spots in several places as opposed to just one fairly good sized patch. any ideas what i might be dealing with & suggested...

Just thought I'd share my recent experience here for those who are considering odering on line. Following is the order I placed (at http://www.aquariumplant.com ) and notes about each. (For the most part, I only wanted easy/fast growing plants) 2 @ $2.99each- Java Moss (Vesicularia...

I have been having a problem with this unsightly brown stuff growing in my tank(s) for as long as long as i've had it/them. for the most part, i found that by limiting the light and scraping it off whenever i see it i was able to control the growth. however, now that i have live plants, i really...

I was under the impression that snails were actually good for your tank as they help keep the substrate clean and help clean up algea. However, today I was reading some info at Aquariumfish.net (http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_pages/misc_critters/snails.htm#top2) that says that snails will...

I'm finally setting up my 20 gal high planted tank and am going to use an Aquaclear filter. For those that use or have used Aquaclears filters, do you think the Aquaclear 200 (supposed to be good for up to 40gals) is really sufficient for me or should I go with the 300 (aquariums up to 65...

I just picked up a copy of the book, "Ecology of the Planted Aquarium" by Diana Halstad. One of the things she advocates is using potting soil as a substrate. According to her methods, she claims much long term success with this method. Prior to reading this I was all set to use flourite but am...

I planning to set up a 20 gal planted tank very soon and am looking at possibly using the DIY method for the lights. In order to have optimal lighting conditions I understand that I need 3+ watts per gallon, which would be, at the very least, 60 watts. On the AHS website...

Greetings, I am planning to set up a small planted aquarium (20 maybe 30 gal). In hopes of doing this right the first & increase my chances having great success(lol).... i have been doing much reading on the subject. So far, from what I understand, for optimal conditions it is recommended to...