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Hey guys and gals, what do you think this is and how should I treat it?

I've only kept angels, keyholes, and dwarfs so I really don't know much about the larger cichlids, nor can I ID most of them. I'm helping some friends with their tank, which contains these two they think are cons. I thought they weren't at first, being used to the black stripes, but googled them...

I'm not sure what you guys and gals usually pay, but I noticed API FW kits are $16.47 w/ free super saver shipping on Amazon right now. Quite a good deal :)

I just want to open up a conversation about the pros and cons of using carbon. I don't use it in my tanks for the most part, but do have some filters with pre-made carts that contain it. I've never noticed any benefit or detrement from it. Any thoughts?

I expected a few wounds, but it keeps getting worse. The first few times they spawned they both had some tattered fins after, but then they worked together to care for the eggs/babies. The past couple times, she has beat the crud out of him afterwards, and I've had to remove him. It starts with...

Towards the end of my parent/teacher conference today, I couldn't help but notice out of the corner of my eye some rows of 2 litre bottles filled with what appeared to be anacharis and duckweed. As we wrapped up our meeting, I inquired about the project in the corner with the aquatic plants. As...

I've read plunging a fish into water from the freezer that has not completely froze, but has ice chunks floating in it, will instantly kill the fish. I'm skeptical.. anyone tried this method?

I'm considering getting one, but a little neverous since they prefer a really low pH. If anyone has any experience with them, I'd love to hear about it.

I've been wanting them forever and saw them in a local shop tonight but I was hesitant...seemed like a little much for them..??

It's a 14 gal with a few livebearers and a betta. Some months ago, this tank had ich, and I treated with salt and heat which worked great. Thought I should point that out, just in case this could be related. A while ago I started to notice my two red wags sitting on the substrate with their fins...

I picked up 6 Boesemani's last night. I was very happy to see what I thought were 3 males and 3 females...though they are still small, about 1.5" so a little difficult to sex, I thought that is what I saw. Well very quickly after acclimation the look of them changed, and I now have 5 much more...

My gorgeous GBR has one eye bulging. I've never seen anything like this with any of my fish. What should I do? Water parameters to follow.

My lfs has a used 130 gal w/ rena xp4 for sale - just a glass top, no lighting. Decent stand, just needs painted. What's a good deal on that? I've never bought anything larger than a 55 so I really have no clue.

I've dreaded this day. A fish with dropsy. *shudders* The betta came from walmart and has never been in perfect condition. His tail has always been a bit short and tattered, but he's seemed otherwise healthy, never having any other health conditions. I would say he's 1.5 - 2 years old. His water...

I had my lfs order a female bolivian ram for me. A male and a female came in, and they really looked so much alike. I'm hoping I picked the female, or that I can figure out otherwise soon so I can switch. What's the best way to tell for sure? Is it true that in the bolivians, like the blue's...

Ok I want to call and make an offer on this - they are asking $300 - what would be a good deal? They say it comes with all "lights, filters, and heaters" but I don't know the details on those goodies yet. Its a 75 gal - here's the pic. Also, any important questions I should ask? I've only...

Also root tabs? If not, what should I use in BW?

What's the best way to sex my rams? They are both still small, I'd say around 1.5", can I tell for sure yet? Is it true that both gold and blue females will have a pinker belly?

I have a panda cory that almost looks like it's shedding. There are like stringy white bits on it..like if you got a sunburn and your skin was peeling back. Ever seen anything like that?

Ok so I figured it's time I consolidate our discussions on this to one thread. Leak test is passed so tonight I will start with the "great stuff" foam and river rock..maybe some driftwood. I couldn't find any small peices like I wanted unfortunately :( So here's the first pic. I ended up using...

I think they are so cute but I'm not sure I want to invest in them if you never see them..?

I recently ordered 3 scarlet badis and although they were listed as males only, 2 of them are brilliant orange and blue colors, just stunning, and one is pale, almost color-less. The contrast is like a female dwarf gourami to a male. Did I get a female? Is there any other way to tell? I hope it...

One of my bb gobies appears sick. He tries to swim around normally but is flipping around weird, often doing backwards somersaults. Also I'm pretty sure his color is duller than the others. The behavior reminds me of what I've often seen in neon/glowlight tetras before they die. Anything I can do?

I have 2 20's and a 29 with just their stock fl bulbs. I'm not doing anything fancy for plants, just FloraPride. What is the best lights I can put in there?

Ok first can I just say, I am completely freaking out. I ran out of QT space. I found fry I didn't expect. I have a 14 gal with just a few platties and shrimp in it, and decided I'd use that. Having never experienced any probs bringing new fish in, other than bad stock dying quickly, I wasn't...