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Hello there. Sorry I haven't posted anything for a while in here (been so busy with work). Anyways; this morning when I woke up; I found one of my Platies floating on the top of the tank; and upon further inspection; I did realize that this fish was deceased. I removed the fish, and as I was...

Hey all......I know I just got my 20 gallon up and running. However; I too was overcome by MTS....lol. I was on my way home from work yesterday; and low and behold; I found a 10 gallon with filter; heater; hood, and lights. I stopped and asked the guy what he wanted for it just for the heck of...

Here's my Chinese Algae Eater...........Louie Heeeeeeeeeres Louiiiiieeeeee

Oh; and by the way; my lil' one decided to name the algae eater Louie........lol

Ok guys......tank cycled and now fish are hapily swimming around in their new homes. First off; I want to thank everyone in here for such good advice and assisting me with the information I needed. I am sorry I haven't been here in a few. Work has really picked up these past few weeks. Well...

Ok now; tank's been runngin for 24 - 26 hours; and PH and Alkalinity are still high......PH: 8.0 to 8.5; and Alk: still right around 300 ppm. Spoke to an owner of LFS (Whom my father, who has had many fish tanks in his younger days, referred to me; and she stated that I could try to use a little...

20 Gallon High; Whisper power filter 2; aquascape air pump w/ 2 airstones in tank.

OK now; got the tank set up and filter and airpumps running...getting ready to do the cycle. My water testing at petsmart read PH: 8.5, Alk: 300ppm, GH: 150ppm, No2: 0, No3: 0. What could I possibly do to reduce the PH and hardness naturally? Also, I know that alot of you guys believe in the...

Yayyyyyyy....got my tank tonight. 20 Gal high. Came with a Whisper Bio filter, heater, airpump, gravel, 2 decorative rocks, and a bunch of artificial plants, as well as a lot of other little fish tank accessories. Picked it up for 50 from some lady on CL. tomorrow, going to rinse off the gravel...

Ok; thank you for the very helpful information

Hey fort.....checked out that link; thank's a million . I found it to be very helpful since I am trying to decide what I want to stock in the tank. The only problem is that just about every fish I entered, I got a message that they need a tank with more height

yup......already thought of the water check. She said that the tank has only been in her shed for a few months.....moved up to a bigger tank and had no use for this one. I think I might still reseal it anyways...just to be safe. Also; I think the only thing I may have to purchase off the bat is...

Honestly; not sure what equipment I may need as of yet. Will be purchasing a used set-up within the next week or so. 30 Gallon w/ stand; hood, lights, filter, heater, gravel, and fake plants.....all for 50$. Found it when I placed a post on Craig's List. Just trying to scrape up the extra change...

Thank you Ok; most of all, I just want to say thank you for the warm welcomes. Secondly; what is your outlook on purchasing used equipment. I placed an ad on CL that I was looking for a 20 - 30 gallon fish tank; and got a few good replies,but the bes so far was a 30 gal square w/ stand (also...

New to hobby, and looking to set up a 20 or 30 gallon FW tropical aquarium. Do not have tank yet, however I am doing my homework before hand. Any advice on setting up, maintainance, and stocking suggestions would be greatly accepted.

Hello to all my fellow fish lovers. First, my name is Joe and I am from NJ. The reason I am sending this post is that I have a few questions. First, I am fairly new to the hobby other than having a few "goldfish" that I have won at the carnivals when Iwas younger and a Betta or 2 throughout my...