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What type of plant do you have? And what fish/inverts if any? You may also want to try this forum for planted tanks. I have to jump back and forth between my cichlid tanks and this forum, and my planted tank and that forum. The Planted Tank Forum

Danios, Danios, Danios! Fast moving so they add an eye-catching component, their colors become more pronounced as adults, and they stay within a few inches of the top. I really like my Giants, but there are several other options out there.

Cory's are as stated above are not algae eaters. They'll clean up the "left-overs" very well, but they don't eat algae. Also, their scales are not really "tough". They can be easily picked on, and are more sensitive to any medications (ex:Ich treatment). They are however, as contradictory as...

I understand that "the best" food may vary between species, as individual dietary needs may be different, however I was wondering if there was a general consensus on the best diet to provide for my young (1.5" - 2") tank. I have a Dempsey, Green Terror, and a Firemouth. They're in a 70 gallon...

I understand that "the best" food may vary between species, as individual dietary needs may be different, however I was wondering if there was a general consensus on the best diet to provide for my young (1.5" - 2") tank. I have a Dempsey, Green Terror, and a Firemouth. They're in a 70 gallon...

I apologize; when I post I try to include everything that is important to the question. I know it's not like having a conversation where the Q&A goes much faster. The Dempsey, Firemouth and Green Terror are each about an inch and a half to two inches right now (1.5" - 2") so the 30 gallon is...

I'm fairly certain that it's Ich. White, spots that look like sand all over the body of the Pleco. About 1 week prior, my wife and I painted this room, so we had to unplug the heater for about 2 hours; in addition we had to move the tank around. With the windows open (to ventilate) ((in Denver))...

I did about 30% water change on Friday prior to dosing medication. No water change on Saturday, just a second dose. Nothing on Sunday, and Monday night I did about 25% water change. Additionally, I added some aquarium salt Friday and Sunday. The filter is a Emperor 400, and I also have a Fluval...

I had to try something other than the standard bulbs that came with the hood. I bought two Life-Glo bulbs (more of a full spectrum bulb) at LFS, (960 Lumens & 6,700 K) and it produces a clean, white light, however it does not extend to the full depth of the tank. I made certain that I could...

I have a 30 gallon tank with Dempsey, Green Terror, Firemouth, Corydora and a Pleco. On Friday (1/16) I noticed obvious Ich on my Dempsey and Green Terror. I turned off the lights, increased the temperature and aeration and treated with the recommended dosage of Ick treatment. 24 hours later...

So then is the Aqua-Glo your choice for the best bulb for these three fish in a black on black tank? Do you know what the difference is between Aqua-Glo, Life-Glo and Power-Glo? All three according to the same manufacter are "ideal" for freshwater aquariums. My LFS recommends the Power-Glo or...

I'm moving a Jack Dempsey, Firemouth, and Green Terror (all about 2") from a 30 gallon to a 70 gallon tank. I've increased the number of hide spots, and rearranged the decorations. In the new tank, it comes with the standard (2) 18" bulbs. I want to put in the best possible light for viewing and...

I just hate this hobby! :wink: I cannot for the life of me seem to keep money in the bank. This is more addictive than narcotics or alcohol! Okay, I have half dozen freshwater tanks, medium planted, with varoius fish (cichlid tanks, community tanks, etc, etc). The main reason for these tanks has...

I just hate this hobby! ;) I cannot for the life of me seem to keep money in the bank. This is more addictive than narcotics or alcohol! Okay, I have half dozen freshwater tanks, medium planted, with varoius fish (cichlid tanks, community tanks, etc, etc). The main reason for these tanks has...

Thanks! That's honestly what I want to hear. I'm not a fan of them because the waste is still there, just hiding under the filter. And if you ever need to move it for any reason, that amount of waste is instantly toxic. I'm with sand now, but am going to transfer to small gravel. The tank will...

I was hopiong to get a few opinions on what people thought of using undergravel filters IN ADDITION to a general power filter (ex: Penguin 350). I have a few tanks and in each, use only external power filters. My largest tank is a 72 gal bowfront, medium planted, heavily stocked with various...

When I came across the term "non-aquatics" in one of the posts, I went to plantgeek.com and checked their glossary, however they did not have the term defined. Thanks you for the information. I'm sure that is the case with my tanks; the plants are there, and apperar to be doing well, but...

I apologize in advance for this question, but what specifically do you mean by "non-aquatic"? They grow under water, however are they not specifically intended for such? I have several tanks, all med-heavily planted and most plants purchased at the two mentioned pet stores, and all seem to be...