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The more I learn about fish keeping, the more I find that there are a lot of different opinions on how best to keep fish. I recently set up a 39gal Community Tank and realized that I don't really know how much to feed them, or how often. Looking for advice only made things more confusing...

Recently moved my 39 gallon to where I am living. It is really exciting to have a "blank canvas" to get to work on. ... I've always wanted to do Biotope aquaria. My thought is to try a Southeast Asian Black-water Pool. I would want it heavily planted with driftwood; probably with some kind of...

When adding a new member to an established aquatic community, aggression and other territory issues are likely to occur. I understand that this is a normal part of the social dynamic when establishing the "pecking order." I don't know much about aggression... and my recent experience has...

I've got a problem with my 10 gallon tank, and I don't know what to do. It currently houses two Gouramis and a Betta. Last night, I noticed that the thermometer in my tank was reading in the mid 90's. :eek: This was alarming, as my heater was set at 79F. I took the thermometer out, and it...

About two years ago, I brought home a pair of Gold Gouramis for a community tank I was keeping at the time. One of the Gouramis was more dominant and bullied the other, keeping it from getting access to food. Naturally, the more aggressive fish ate better and became larger. The less aggressive...

I am setting up a 10 gal planted tank as a future home for about a dozen Neon Tetras. I have Fluorite (Black) as a substrate and will be using a DIY CO2 system, I plan to have about 3 wpg fluorescent lighting. I'm not necessarily aiming to create a biotope, but I would like to draw from the...

I am setting up a 10 gal tank and recently got some Flourite Black for my birthday. The amount of substrate isn't enough for what I would like to do and I need some more. I didn't really want to use Flourite Black, but I do not want to dishonor the gift by returning it. I want to even it out and...

About two nights ago went over to my tank in progress and realized that it was putting off an offensive odor. I did some brief investigating and discovered that my lava rock was stinky. I smelled it in several different places and got an equal number of different smells. In general I found the...

I am trying to choose a substrate for my 10 gal. Freshwater Planted Tank. I've been doing research for several weeks and haven't made up my mind. I have been comparing the content of the substrate, its properties in water, the work involved to prepare it, consumer reviews, and price. After all...

I was browsing some of my favorite fish blogs and stumbled across this photo. It appears to be a great tool for diagnosing nutrient deficiencies in freshwater aquatic plants. I wanted to share it with you all and find out what you think. The photo is from Aquatic Eden - Freshwater Planted...

I have a male platy that recently developed some spots. I'm concerned that it is some kind of disease. The spots are slightly raised and off white. They are brighter in color than the off white color of the platy and have appeared within a three day period. None of the other fish in my tank...

Is it beneficial to regularly add salt to freshwater aquariums? Why or why not?

I recently bought a 10 gal tank off of craig's list. When I got it it was full of a mixture of equipment for keeping freshwater fish and reptiles. There were some items that came with the tank that I would like to use. (because they were cheep) It has a cheep heater that has no temp control...

I posted a thread http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f14/filter-choice-for-bubblenest-builder-115503.html but I accidently put it in the Saltwater and Reef - Getting Started. The thread belongs in Freshwater and Brackish - Getting Started. Can someone help me?

I recently picked up a ten gallon tank and would like to turn it into an ideal enviorment to keep my betta. Most filters that I have seen have a tendency to disturb the surface of the water. That is a problem because the water movement destroys or even prohibits the building of a bubblenest...

I have noticed a growing algae problem in my 5 gal moderately planted tank. I have had some green dot algae for about a month that I have been wiping away with a toothbrush durring my weekly 50% water changes. My two Otocinclus (aka: Dwarf Suckermouth Catfish) have not been able, or willing, to...

What water provides the best fishkeeping experience? Between Saltwater, Freshwater and Brackish. Which provides the best fishkeeping experience? Post your thoughts here.

I was reading a tropical aquarium enclyclopedia entry on the species of Platie that I have. I came across some advice that I am conflicted about. The species in question is Xiphophorus maculatus. (Platy) The passage reads: "The aquarium should be well planted and if some direct sunshine...

A couple of days ago, I put two Ottosinclus in a five gallon hex that had some algal growth. Overnight, the tank cleaned up well. Right now the ottos are less than an inch long. But when fullgrown they will be two inches long. Now I wonder, have I used two algae eaters when one would have...

I have been watching my platies closley over the last couple of days and one of my females has a feature that my others don't. Just ahead of the anal fin (where I think the gravid spot is on females) there is a orange spot visible from both sides. The fish is a silver and cream colored mickey...

I stumbled across this and I had to share it, it is unbelievable. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7486814.stm

I picked this plant up on a whim when choosing plants for my 5 gal. It wasn't labeled and the LSF can't identify it. I would like to know what it is. I have looked around online to try and identify it, but have had no luck. It holds its shape out of water, had fairly tough leaves. With 2w per...

I have a constipation epidemic, all three of my platies are constipated. I figure that its due to stress of having a territorial betta in the tank for a couple of days. I have heard about feeding them a peeled pea to reduce the constipation. Is there anything else I can do? (I don't want to...

All of the freshwater aquarium books I have read have advised against temperature shock. That whenever moving a fish to a diffrent body of water to make sure that the new water is the same temperature as the old water. It makes sense. The books warn of temperature shock, but never explain what...

I have a 5 gallon hex tank with one betta and four ghost shrimp. The problem is, I can only account for two of them. :confused: Can you help me find my missing ghost shrimp? Its been five days since I last saw all four. Since then I have seen only two at any given time. My girlfriend swears...