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ok, so I finally added some fish to my moderately planted tank. My Oto's seem to be enjoying themselves....and I just added some Zebra Danios (a few more species to come)...my question lies in the feeding. I bought some high quality flake food and some frozen bloodworms. I feed twice a day...

Thanks to many of you, my first planted tank is finally set up!!!! I have posted some pics of the process, and should be able to post some updates as things progress..... Thanks everyone for all your great advice and please be easy on my tank....its my first one!!! I will post some more shots...

ok....so, many of you have helped me get to this point, successfully, so I'll keep picking the brains of those that know better than me (or is it "I").....anyway, I have set up my tank, added some plants (pics to follow shortly), cycled the tank, added a few oto's for that inevitabel algae that...

I just set up my tank for the pre-setup stage...checking for leaks etc...and it has been running for 3 days now and my water looks "dusty". I have a 72 gallon running on a Rena Filstar XP3. I have two filter pads, filter floss, and a micro filter currently in the canister....I can only imagine...

I have a 72 gallon bowfront with a coralife single strip compact light fixture.....I am using a glass canopy with the tank. Can I lay the light directly on the tank or do I have to use the "legs"??? the lights are 130w (65x2, 6700k).

what is the safest way to clean a brand new tank??? There is quite a bid of dust and debris inside the tank.... Is plain water enough???

Ok pro's....I know you're out there.... Can someone please point me to a source that will provide me with a detailed step by step set up process for my tank... I just picked up my 72 gallon from the store and I need some GOOD directions on getting it ready, from clean up right up to the point...

Anyone out there growing Flame moss???? I'm trying to get some info on this really nice looking moss but cant seem to find much on it. I'm also trying to find a U.S. supplier for it....its listed on ebay and aquabid but all sellers are shipping from Asia....not too keen on having it floating...

can anyone tell me if this sand is safe for my tank???? http://www.u-s-silica.com/lighthouse.htm Thanks.

trying to check the compatibgility with the Hydor inline heater I just ordered....does anybody know the width of the hoses on the Filstar XP3???

Someone recently warned me about the use of Flourish Excel with a certain species of plant......could someone please refresh my memory??? Tanks a million :roll:

anybody out there have experience with the Hydor in line heater??? I have a 72 gallon bowfront with a Filstar XP3 and was wondering if this heater was any good??? I'd like to keep the tank as empty as possible, and this seems to be the only inline heater that keeps popping up with online...

Hi out there. I am in the process of getting all my equipment together for my very first planted tank and I have a question... 72 gallon bowfront inline heater 130w of light (I know its kinda low...but all I could afford right now) eco-complete and sand substrate diy Co2 (temporary till I can...

Hi, my name is Chris, and I'm an Aquaholic. It all started about 5 weeks ago when I finally decided to get back into keeping a tank.....and boy am I havin fun!?!?!? Ok, let me start with the facts.....list of stuff: 72 gal bowfront Magnum 350 pro (just returned in exchange for a Filstar XP3)...