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An aquarium enthusiast on our community message board told me I need an ro/di system to keep a saltwater tank because our water is very high in silicates and phospates, which are terrible for a saltwater tank. He said I will not be able to control algae outbreaks without using ro/di water...

I've read online its best to have a 55 gal or higher for salter water aquariums. Why is this? I know with freshwater aquariums, the size really doesn't matter, the more fish you have, the more often you need to do water changes. Why would it be any different for salt water? I'm asking because...

Ok... I've done freshwater tanks now for 10 years. Besides the different fish and inner dwelling, what is different regarding maintenance? Currently for my fresh water tank I do a 50% water change every weekend with the prime conditioner, wash out the filter like once a month, and besides...

Which is better? In your opinion.... I have both, but I've really only used the Aqua Plus in the 10 years or so I've been keeping an aquarium. I notice it says 1 cap of the Aqua Plus treats 10 gallons, and the Prime says 1 cap for 50 gallons. That's quite a difference!! And if/when I use...

If you read my posts in the forums here you know I recently lost all my fish to Ich, and a poorly cycled aquarium. I lost all my fish but one.. I still have a healthy tiger Danio left. I decided to start over fresh and here is what I did... I purchased a new Fluval 305 canister filter for my...

With that said... I am heartbroken right now. I don't want to give up so I'm turning to this site for advice. Here is my situation... I've got a 29 gallon freshwater tank that has been up and running for about 5 years now with gravel, fake Plants, and other decorations you can buy at fish...

I have a 29 gallon aquarium that has been up and running for about 10 years. I have always been lazy with water changes waiting until evaporation causes annoying splashing noise, and then I do my water change. I lose fish more than I should and I know its because of my laziness. I recently...