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Alright last question for me today. Looking for some info on Denison Barbs. I have 7x that are fully grown. Everything I read online says they should stay on the top or middle of the tank however mine are ALWAYS swimming on the very bottom just above the substrate. I have tried things like...

Looking to add some really large amazon swords to my 220g. Currently I have a 4bulb t5ho over it. Do you think that will keep the swords happy/healthy? Its just a cheap Odyssea 4x 80w t5ho

I have a 220g that needs some plants in it. In the past I have always used real pants but for this tank it just cant be done. I have a group of Geophagus that will uproot anything I plant and a group of silver dollars that will eat anything I plant. What I am looking for is some good realistic...

Here is my tank. Was a reef tank but I decided to build a new reef tank and convert this one to freshwater. It's been running for a little over a year. Originally was only doing South America Amazon tank but the rose line barbs destroyed that concept. Fish: 3x gold vail angels - full grown...

Looking for an ID. Have had this guy for years. Got him at about 2" from petco for a little tank I had. He's now in my 220g and is about 9"-10" long. Hard to tell in the picture but the top tip of his tail fin is orange/red Pretty sure he's just a leopard pleco but he just looks different then...

I have put some fish into my tank that are aggressive sand sifters and I need to add a mechanical filtration system to my tank to remove all the stuff floating around. Until now I didnt run any mechanical filtration in the tank I just used a sump with some filter flow for BB. I am not looking to...

I picked up 3 Thread Fin Acaras from my LFS that someone brought in. They are about 6-7" long and I put them in my 220g tank. Now this tank is a south american tank so its sand and live plants. I was searching for Geophagus altifrons for months and gave up as no one could get me any for a decent...

I have been looking for some Geophagus Altifrons or Albania's for 3 months now with Zero luck. I keep my eye on Aquabid but the only I have seen on there are Albanias that are 1.5" - 2" and I need them larger then that. The only other place I saw them is Tangledupinciclids or something like that...

Tell me what you think of it. its a 220g, 72" Long x 24" Wide x 30" Tall. It will house: 1x Silver Arowana 6x Geophagus Albanios 1x Teacup Ray (not sure what kind yet still researching) 1x Royal Pleco

I just set up a planted tank and used the ada power sand and soil. I did it a week ago and was told it would release a lot of ammonia into the tank. I tested it a week later and the ammonia is over 8ppm. I know this isnt good for cycling because the ammonia is to high. What should I do? Should...

Hello I have a stock tank in my house that I keep my pond fish in. I had a KOI with Anchor Worm that I noticed why he was in there in "QT" prior to being put into the pond. I got rid of the KOI so the tank is empty. The issue is I need to bring my fish in soon as its getting colder here. How can...

Hello I have a 175w Metal Halide that I used for saltwater. I am planning on putting a 6500k bulb in it and using it for my Hi-tech 30g Planted Cube. Plans for the cube. High light plants like Dwarf Baby Tears (HC Cuba), Co2 (Pressurized), Ferts, Ada substrate. this I have issues using...

I have a 4x 80w t5ho fixture over my 220g. Its actually a 3x 250w Metalhide 4x 80w t5ho fixture but I wont be using the Metal Halides. Anyways, I need new bulbs for it. The tank is going to have a few plants in it mainly just low maint. plants like Amazon swords and stuff. I am trying to get...

I see these ADA tanks with this white film background that almost looks like it glows/frosted. What is this? I would like to put it on my tank.

I am lookiing for a decent regulator for my 30g tank and am wondering if maybe paintball co2 is the best way to go? How long do they last? Would I be better off just getting a 5lb tank? Give me some knowledge on paintball co2 systems.

I will be starting a 30g Rimless Cube planted tank. The tank is a drilled tank that I used as a saltwater frag tank so I will set it up with a sump. I have to replumb the tank however but that should be easy to do. The Plan: Tank: 24x24x12 Rimless Sump: 5g Co2: Premium Aquatec...

I need some quick opinions of my hardscape. I want to fill the tank tonight and want to make sure that the hardscape looks good before filling it. There will be some plants in it such as XXL Amazon swords (mother colonies). Stock list: Silver Arrowana 6x Geophagus Abalios Royal Pleco 4x...

I just wanted to see other peoples views on "Overfeeding" I dont understand why people think its a bad thing. I personally think most fish dont get fed enough. I have always fed my fish 2-3 times per day. I think this makes your fish healthier and by just doing a larger water change you makeup...

I have a 175w Metal Halide that I will be using over my planted tank. I am not sure what color temp bulb to get for it. 6500k? or should I get in the 10000k to bring out more color?

I need to get 4 cheap 80w t5ho bulbs. They are for a 220g tank that will just have a couple XXL Mother Amazon Swords in it. I may just use 2 bulbs however I need to get 4. I am thinking about just going to Lowes and getting 2x 7500k and 2x 10k bulbs. What do you think? that will work yeah? The...

What are some of the better live plant sites out there? Been out of the plant hobby awhile and dont know who to look at anymore.

My 220g is getting turned into freshwater and it needs to be cleaned. whats the best way to do this? just a lot of vinigar water and paper towals? its not like I can take it out back and spray it down with a hose haha.

I am going to do a Iwagum 30g tank and I am unsure what to use for my substrate. main carpet will be HC Cuba what are some ideas for quality substrate? I am thinking of using ADA however the price has me really turned off from it. Anything in a better price range that is quality stuff? Iwagumi

I am wondering what my options are with using a "Filler" I want to do a 30g planted tank and I would like to use the ADA power soil my issue is its 45$ a 20lb bag and the aquascape I want to do will have some really deep areas in it. I am wondering can i like fill it with sand or something then...

I am torn between doing an Iwagumi and doing a planted tank with driftwood and stones and making it a more jungle look. tank size is 24x24x12 what do you guys think would look the best?