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Aggressive Botia? I have had 6 for about 2 years and by their behaviors would never have guessed that they can be aggressive.

How much marine salt per gallon do violet gobies require? I plan to purchase one and place it in a 30 gal. while still small.

I have read several times not to net Arowanas. Why Not? :?:

The bass must meet the minimum length according to the state wildlife department or it is illegal to possess. As far as non-game species such as a bluegill check with NANFA on-line. Also, so states require that you posses a collection permit for non-game species.

Today I checked the pH with another kit and found the level to be 6.0 or less since that is the bottom of the test range. I also double checked with the use of a pH meter. So it seems that the Pacu's eyes have been acid burned? What is the treatment if any? All other water paramaters were...

pacu Nothing has been added to the aquarium. The pacu was the only inhabitant. A fungus... possibly, but from where?? How could I test for the presence of a fungus. Yes, It looks like I will be breaking this aquarium down and starting over. Something that I rarely have to do. In fact I have...

I had a Red Pacu which was about 9 inches in length in a 150 gal aquarium that suddenly developed a milky haze over its' eyes. Within 2 days the fish had expired. After a 3/4 tank water change and after a month I had added another Red Pacu, within 8hrs. this fish has the exact symptoms of the...

Yes I know Diana well, have been to her home to talk plants and see her set ups. I actually have the #2 book sold of the mentioned title. She speaks a couple times at year at our club along with Neil Frank. I added a DIY CO2 system on Thursday and all of my plants have been pearling for the...

All of my plants have lost considerable rigidity. I have set up a DIY yeast reactor and a "C02 bell collector" to get the plants back into shape. I ordered 5 bags of eco-complete and will purchase some fast gowth plants to "break in" the new setup. How soon after should I add CO2?

In the past I set up a 'low-tech aquarium' 65 gal. with 2" of soil and 1.5" of fine gravel 2-3mm. This worked very well without co2 and 160watts of light for 12 hrs. but every time a plant was moved nutrients would suspend and overnight algal blooms ensued. These were difficult to control and...

All of my plants are in clay pots filled with Flourite. A friend who published a book in 1999 entitled "Ecology of the Planted Aquarium" suggested that I try it. She has been successful with this method. Could this be part of my problem? I have also fertilzed with a product called Leaf Zone, it...

My water parameters are as follows: Nitrate 5ppm kH 40 mg/L PH 7.5 Chelated Fe <.1ppm Phosphates .25 ppm Seems my phosphates and iron are low now. I also noticed a film developing on the surface.?

I have a 55 gallon aquarium with several amazon swords, some Ludwigia , Bacopa, and java fern that are potted in Flourite except for the fern. They have been in the aquarium for about 2 months and show little if any growth several are slowing giving up. I have approximately 2.9wpg 10hrs., do 30%...