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Thx for the pics. It gives a much better idea of what's going on. The algae could be coming from a multitude of reasons. To start you could test your tap water to see if there are any potential irregularities like high phosphates. Also how often do you do your water changes? Do you use any...

Thx for the info. How do u use a DIY co2 kit? Did u use it on this tank b4? If so are u noticing a big difference in ur plants because the lack of? How often do u use the flourish excel?

Can I ask what ur set up is? What are you using filter, light fert wise etc. the more info the better. I think every beginner should start small like this. Really looks great again.

I also have my lights on 5 off 3 on 5. They say this helps reduce the time for the algae to grow. Hope this helps

This is where people post up pictures of their tanks so that's why you probably not getting any answers. Try and post your threads in the right places to get the right help. Funny enough it was a severe infestation of bearded algae that got me to redo my goldfish tanks into heavily planted...

Plants are amazing. It just looks great and benefits your tank in multiple ways. Important thing is to really research the plants u will buy before u do. I spent more money on going through plants rather than fish. Plants, like fish, will behave differently in different environments.

Wow that looks great! Are u sure that's a 10g? It's looks twice the size lol

Hey if you guys have any pics I wanna see pls

Thx guys. Me too I love planted aquariums although I have a real obsession with heavily planted tanks. Worse thing is I never remember the name of the plants so I can't remember the red one I had. I have taken more recent pics which will show I had to replace it cause I trimmed it too much. It's...

Many thanks. I'm sure as many others, the pictures really don't do it justice. You can't even see the fish inside lol. Maybe I should take more pictures?? :-)

These are my babies lol

Looks good m8

I have had snail issues in both my 24g and 29g tanks. The rate of the reproduction was alarming so I did need to do something about it. I got a Pakistani loach for the 29g. He did a great job but I do have to feed him now that there are no more snails. That's something to consider but he is a...

Hey mudraker, So I've got it at 3 seconds per bubble and I noticed instant improvement right away. Just wanted to say thank you. You are right about keeping it simple and enjoying the hobby. I also started to add some plant food and hopefully that will help as well. Take care

Sick in the head 10 gallon. Good job!!!

So how's your bba situation these days?

You have been so amazing mudraker. Thanks so much. I will get back to u soon with pics, and results. Really appreciate everything. Huge help!!!

That's interesting you say that because I am about to buy a bulb online and they recommended a 6700k for freshwater. The coral life comes with a 6700k and the new aqua life is 6000k but is specifies that's it's for freshwater. Interesting stuff. Something to consider hardcore... Again in my...

What do you mean by gas off? I thought that an air stone would release the co2 that's in the water and nullify the whole process ??? So in the new tank at what ratio would I b starting it off b4 I head towards 1 bubble per second. And in my present tank of 8 seconds per bubble I slowly start...

And another question is should I then just start slowly increasing the co2. How do I know when to stop? I should check my ph at the same time right?

Holy shmoley 3 bubbles per second!!!!!! I had it at 8 seconds per bubble LOL! Are you sure about that? Don't forget it's only 30 gallons. Sorry I'm just so shocked. So here's the deal, in my present tank of 30g I have 19 tetras, 1 dwarf gourami, 1 yoyo loach, about 6 shrimp and 2 octocincus. The...

Oh yes and I'm using fluorite substrate...

Well where do I begin. I've only had the tank for almost one full year. I've gone through my share of plants in the process but I'm not very good with the names of the plants which is not good on my part I know. I know I got some ferns and anubius. I basically was told that I would need co2 from...

I was hoping someone could help me with co2. I have a 30g heavily planted tank and I am putting co2 in there but I can only really tell if I'm putting too much or too little by checking the ph with my ph pen. At the moment I have it at about 8 seconds per bubble. Someone mentioned to use a drop...

I have a dwarf gourami and she likes flakes and brine shrimp. I started to mix in some tougher tropical fish pellets that the tetras take down np but she's not having it. Hope that helps