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Hi all, I have a 20 gal setup since January. I can't seem to keep platies and guppys(mostly the females) alive for more than a couple months. They always succumb to the 'shimmy disease.' Water params are: Ammonia-0, NitrIte-0, pH-7.6. I don't have a NitrAte test, but I change at least 6 gal a...

I have a male and 2 female platies that I bought 2 weeks ago. I know there's always a good chance that platies are pregnant when you bring them home. They aren't fat but their abdomens do look rectangular while the male's is more rounded. The females have been flashing for the last couple days...

Hi folks. I just need a little guidance here. I've lost some fish and can't figure out exactly why. I apologize for the long post, but I don't want to miss anything. Here are my params: Aquarium size and shape. Standard 20 Gal. Substrate type and depth. Medium sized gravel. 2" deep...

I'm trying to treat a case of ich with salt and heat before resorting to medication. I have a 20 gal tank. I upped the temp to 86° and doubled the salt from 4 tbsp to 8 tbsp. I've been adding salt and trying to get a reading with the hydrometer to no avail. I'm up to a cup of salt, which is 32...

Came down with a case of ich. Two of the platies have spots. Everyone else looks ok. Increased salt to 1 tbsp per 5 gal and raised thermostat on heater to 86°. I'm trying to figure out if the fish are sick because of the ich, or if the ich is incidental to some other malady. The platies and...

Need some advice. I was just offered this deal for $300. The setup is less than 6 months old. 37 gallon Oak stand 25x19x32 37 gallon combo includes tank(by Oceanic Systems) and glass top with light upgrade. He said it has one white and one blue bulb. Ehiem canister filter Ebo Jager 300...

Can plain old glass marbles be used as a substrate and has anyone here done it?

I'm setting up a 20 gal I bought a few weeks ago. The concensus here regarding HOB filters was that the AC200 is about as good as it gets. Would it be advantageous to go with a Fluval 204 or would that be overkill for a 20 gal tank? John

I recently bought a used 20 gal tank manufactured by All Glass. Don't have the exact dimensions, but it's their standard 20 gal. On the rear left portion of the hood there is a cutout which is approximately 5"x 2". I can't get a hold of the guy I bought it from, so I was wondering if anyone...