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I set up my tank about a week and a half ago. My readings for today were: Ammonia: 0ppm Nitrite: 5ppm PH 8.8 GH 125.3ppm KH 71.6ppm Didn't test nitrates. I currently have a 30G Long tank with 4 plants. 2 Small Swords and 2 Wisteria. For my CO2 I'm running (5) 2 liter bottles...

So I'm finally putting together my 36"L 30 gallon tank. I need help stocking it. It's going to be a live planted tank with a DIY co2 set up and a 76W T5 fixture. I was wondering if any of the fish I had in mind would need special setup, such as air pumps? (Would the O2 disturb the CO2 in the...

This is my recently finished tank stand, I custom built for my bettas. I decided to have (2) 5 Gallons and (1) 29 gallon on top. The 5 Gallons are for mym bettas and my 29 gal is gonna be a planted tank, which hasn't taken off yet but will soon. And here are my 3 Bettas Samurai Capt...

If your planning on a planted tank. Research first what types of plants you would like first. The most important thing is first cycle your tank BEFORE adding any plants. IF you have already cycled it then you can move on to the next step. The second most important thing is lighting. This is...

I recently got a 29 gallon tank with a single strip fluorescent hood. The single 18watt T8 bulb isn't going to cut it so I am preparing myself to purchase a Zoomed quad T5 fixture with (4) 24 Watt light bulbs. What plants can I get that would thrive without having CO2 in my tank? These are...

LOL! I didn't even think about the cleaning products :) I thought of "samurai" for his name. I think it fits him well :P

:hide: I just checked the parameters in my 5 gal and it reads no nitrates. Idk if it has crashed. Ammonia .25-.5ppm Nitrite 0ppm Nitrate 0ppm It finished cycling about a month ago. I currently have 2 bettas in there. And 2 small Sword plants, and 1 root tab. No CO2 or ferts. I'm...

I rescued him today from petsmart. He was so gorgeous, I had never seen his color combination, I just had to get him! & he was on sale for $7.50!:flowers: He looks like a $100 bucks :D He's body is completely silver but reflects the colors around him.

DIY Tank Stand Hey, I recently finished mine. I had a friend who had all the tools so I only bought the materials. In total with screws, wood, hinges, knobs, and paint was roughly $60-70. Its 38"X16"36". Designed to hold (1) 29 Gal and (2) 5 gal. Special features: Braced shelving to...

I currently have a 5/5.5 gallon tank housing my two small sword plants. I see some black dots on some leaves that look like black algae of some sort. My tanks is cycled with a PH of 7.8-8.0 and 3 inches of eco-complete substrate. I bought flourish excel root tabs and put one in between the two...

Hey guys just wanted to post my fish tank rack and what I have so far. I'm ready to sand and paint it but need ideas for the type of finish. I went with particle board for shelving price reasons so I was wondering what good paint sealers I should use.

Are you sure, would I screw them in against the vertical wood?

like this?

I'm a little confused as to what can I do from here. I plan on having about (4) betta tanks on this stand. In the future I would like to put a 29 gallon on top and have only (2) 2.5 gallon tanks. I want to plan ahead and build this tank so it can hold that weight. This is what I have so far...

I do see what your talking about. I see the shelves are only sustained by the screws. How should I add extra support? Should I cut more 2X4 to put in between the openings, like this?

Well I'm not really sure about that part. What else would the tanks be held by, other than screws? What would you suggest?

Similiar to this The dimensions of the stand are 38"X16"X36" I used 2X4's and 2.5inch screws If anyone is experienced with building, what do you think the maximum weight for the shelves would be. My friend said it could easily hold 400lbs but would that weight distribute easily? I plan to...

Hello, I've been looking to build my own stand to house my bettas :rolleyes: After thinking about it. I finally asked my friend with all the tools to help me out and this is so far what we have:

My penguin bio-wheel 200 filter is not pumping water? I've read this is a common problem but this is driving me insane! It's brand new but when i installed it i read it has to be primed so i filled it up then plugged it in, nothing. The empeller is making a rattling noise. So i tried lowering...

I use stress coat is that good ?

I've had a .5ppm (sometimes 1ppm) reading of ammonia for some weeks now. I've do a 20% water change weekly. I have a 10 gallon heated(79F) planted tank. I recently had pesticides in my tank which i used a bag of carbon to clear up. I located the source of my problem, my tap water (1ppm Ammonia)...

:O i'm jealous. I can't find a white betta anywhere!! I hope he gets better! @ don't worry my mom and family hate my fish. My sister killed my red one and my mom almost killed my new one yesterday -__- same story except my mom spends 66 on a belt ! :D Congrats again on that pretty fish!!! May i...

I would recommend keeping the temp at 80F add some fungus like you said. Go to a local pet store and have your water tested with te liquid kit. I have to say strips are very innacurate. Do a 50-60% water change but keep the tempatures the same so there's no temp. shock. Buy aquarium salt and put...

I put in about 1/2 cup and maybe 15 ammo chips to absorb a little bit of the ammonia (last night) today i found him swimming properly and swim near the surface:) Thanks for the advice! Really appreciate it. :D

ammonia is at 1ppm now D: Should i dd ammo chips?