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I have had my planted tank for over 10 months. At first it was great, I had lots of plants, for months everything was cool. I used this website to start up my tank so I am confidient I followed the correct procedures. However now I am down to two amazon swords that get dark green spots on the...

Maybe you dont remember this but I posted about 4 months ago and this is my tank today. Alot of you helped me out alot and I suppose I am just posting to say hello again and maybe get some input.

So I have no idea what the deal is with my 10 gal. I am running a tetra whisper filter and a sponge filter. I have red florite substrate. 10 plants, tetras and ghost shrimp. My tank,since the last time, I cleaned it has been very cloudy like substrate has been stirred up. Should I buy a better...

So my 10-gal tank has been running over a month and a half now. I posted pictures when I first started and got tons of advice and thanks to everyone this is my progress so far... The first picture is my tank at about 1 week after adding plants. Second picture is my tank today. Third I bought...

So some of my plants seem to be collecting some fine dust of substrate on their leaves. I can shake it off but it settles again. I rinsed and rinsed the substrate when I put it in my tank 3 weeks ago. Is this normal. I put some new plants in the other day which disturbed some of the substrate...

I read on one website that ideal levels for a planted tank are PH 6.9 and KH=4? MY Ph is at 6.4 which on another website says it perfect if around 6.5? Then I am stuck wondering if they are using the high PH test results or the regular Ph test results. Thoughts? :microwave:

I have a lutea and a cardinal plant amongst many others. The lutea and cardinal plant have brown spots and look like some leaves are dying however I see lots of new leaves at the bottom on both of them. My other plants are thriving marvelously. Any suggestions?

So quick question...I am running a tetra whisper hob filter in my tank at the moment. My tank has been running for 3 weeks now. I bought a sponge filter today and am wondering is there a procedure for this. I mean I am putting a new sponge with no bacteria on it or anything into my tank. Should...

So I am 2 weeks into a 10 gal planted tank and wanted some advice. I am currently running a tetra whisper standard filter which I am replacing with a sponge filter, a glass heater that I am upgrading to a stealth submersible. I have a 15W bulb and a diy co2 reactor. I have some pretty standard...

I desperately need to invest in a heater this weekend for my 10-gal planted tank. I wont even waste your time telling you the pos I have but the temperature is not consistent and it becoming a problem. Has anyone ever heard of or used this? Root Therm Substrate Aquarium Heater | Aquarium...

I recently set up a 10-gal planted tank. I am sure I am going to do some revising as the more I get into the it, the more ideas I have for my aquascape. However due to the time it takes plants to grow I believe I will settle on my final aquascape by the beginning of next week. This is it so far...

Any tips on cleaning a planted tank. I have a 10 gallon with young plants. I am familiar with the process of cleaning aquariums just wondering if any of ya'll had helpful tips.

Is there another plant I could have mistaken this for. I purchased it last night, 2 bunches and I believe it could be hydrilla. It doesnt look like the typical pictures you usually see of the 25ft stuff in lakes but it is very similar. I thought it was illegal in most states? If a picture is...

Hi, my name is Cara and have been a fan of aquariums all my life. I am currently undertaking a new project of venturing into freshwater planted aquariums. I am so amazed by the landscapes and beautiful enviroments you can create for your fish. I hope to meet some people on here for sharing...