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The fish died this afternoon. I'll keep an eye on the other fish. Thanks!

Tank parameters: pH 6.0 Ammonia 0 Nitrite 0.25 Nitrate 20-40 (I can't tell between the 2 - depends on the light) The tank has been set up since April. The fish does not have any white spots. Thanks!

It's a 20-gal tank with a total of 8 fish: 2 platies and 6 guppies. I do a 50% PWC weekly. I'll have to check the water parameters in a few minutes and get back to you.

I noticed this morning (actually my dd noticed) that one of our platies seems to have injured her scales. It looks like they've been shaved in one place and are kind of floating on her side like an extra fin. (Sorry, that's the best description I have!) I have no idea what could've caused...

How long will it be before these fish are mature and can reproduce? Thanks!!

I went to my tank this morning to get started on a PWC, and I noticed something strange in there. It turned out to be about a dozen baby fish!!! I have a 20 gallon tank, and got some female guppies about 5 weeks ago. I knew that they breed easily, so I only wanted males or females. We...

I'm still getting the same ammonia reading on my tap water after using the Prime.

Thanks! I'll get some soon. Can I add it to my water as is? I've already put the other stuff in it. Or, do I have to empty the tank and add new water with the Prime?

I'm using the stuff the previous owner gave me: NovAqua Conditioner and Fish Protector.

I got my used 20-gallon tank yesterday. I filled the tank and got the filter running. I've rinsed the glass rocks - not a fun task :) Then, I tested the water, so that I could have a baseline before adding any ammonia source. I got the following: pH 7.4 Ammonia 0.5 (my husband thought it...

How many plants are appropriate for a 20 gal tank? I don't know the actual dimensions yet. Thanks!

So, are you saying that you keep 2 filters running on your mail tank all the time, so that you always have one ready for a QT tank? I'm sorry if I'm misunderstanding this :) Also, has anyone had success getting something from a pet store to seed your tank? I don't have any good bacteria...

I'm getting my 1st tank this weekend (yeah!)...a used 20 gallon. I'm looking for advice on some easy live plants for it. I don't want to have to deal with CO2 and fertilizers, etc. Thanks!

Quarantining has been recommended often. I don't want to spend a bunch of money setting up QT tank, but it obviously needs to be a nice, clean, cycled environment. Do you keep a separate QT tank going all the time, or can you set something up as needed, using water from the main tank? I...

I have a few newbie questions...I'm getting a tank soon, so I'm trying to learn everything I can before I start. It will be a 20 gallon tank, but I don't know what kind of equipment yet. 1) I had kinda been hoping to put some live plants in the tank, but I went over to the 'Planted'...

i checked the ammonia at walmart today...the ingredients said: water, ammonia, and "chelates." I think that's right. I didn't have a pen with me to write it down. Thanks so much for everyone's advice! I've learned so much!

I think that there may have been 1 or 2 other things listed in the ingredients besides ammonia, but I didn't know what they were.

Leak...hadn't thought of that... Would it be appropriate to ask the seller to fill it up and let it sit and check for leaks before getting it? Thanks so much for your advice! I've been reading a lot on here for the past couple of weeks, and I've read up on fishless cycling...I'll have to...

I'm so excited! I'm finally getting a tank! I'm getting a used one, with all the lady's equipment and accessories. Is there anything I should do or watch out for since it's used. I know I'm not supposed to clean it with soap or cleaners, but should I "sterilize" it somehow? Anything...

What's polyfiber and where can you get it? Thanks!

I am researching and hoping to get an aquarium. We are looking at a 10-20 gallon tank. What is the cost of up-keep on the tank, after the initial set-up? I don't know how often you usually have to replace the filter, for example. I know I would need to keep buying fish food. There would...

Sorry to jump in here on someone else's question...but, where are the stickys on cycling a tank? I can't find them. Thanks!

What do you mean by "stocking it well"? Sorry, I'm definitely new at this :)

My 7-year-old daughter really wants a fish, and I would love to get her one. I love aquariums, too! The main problem is that we go visit family about twice a year for about 3-4 weeks at a time. I've found a feeder that will feed for that long, but what do you do about cleaning the tank and...