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Hello, My anubias has had algae on the leaves for some time now, and I was wondering if anyone had advice on how to remove it? I believe it is black bush and/or another form of algae. I am hesitant to dip the plant in bleach solution...but have seen some information on it. I have tried...

I cycled my tank with 5 neon tetras and a platinum gourami. They have always gotten along fine together - I assumed this was because they were introduced to the tank at the same time. Last week I added an Angelicus Botia - a striped/spotted loach - and all the species are peaceful - in fact...

Thanks for the advice everyone! Just to update: I went on vacation and when I came back 3 days later, BAM, Nitrites levels were high. After 1 week of careful testing and water changing to keep the Nitrites around .25 they were gone! Showing zero on ammonia and nitrites....and....Nitrates are...

Ive cut back on the water changes to help. Still monitoring and testing daily. Fish stock could be an issue...5 neon tetras and a gourami in a 26 gallon I thought would more than enough?

Thanks for the replies! It's my understanding that ammonia levels should be zero (without the introduction of new fish) for my tank to be fully cycled. Another question, about using Prime to condition the water - it "detoxifies" ammonia, does that affect the cycle time negatively in any way...

I have had a light stock of fish in my new tank since Jan 1st (yes, 46 days) and have NOT seen nitrites yet. I averaged a 20% water change almost every day for the first month regardless of the ammonia readings. They never reached over .25. Now looking back I think many times it may have only...

Good to know thanks!

Hey! I have a 26 gal bowfront as well...was interested in your lighting situation. I am currently using the single 15watt t8 that it came with, but want to start growing plants. I just bought a small anubias attached to lava rock and am wondering if it will be able to survive and grow...

I have a 26 gallon bowfront that is 21" tall, and came with 18" 8000K 15 watt T8 light. Can this light in any way support an anubias plant growing on lava rock 2" from the bottom? If not am I looking at a whole new setup, or can I get a different 18" bulb that will fit with my current hood...

Thanks for the info, advice, and encouragement! My only issue is I don't have a nitrite test kit - I already bought API Ph and ammonia tests so don't want to purchase the master kit...can't seem to find a nitrite kit sold separately at any pet stores around. Think I can get by without one? Once...

Is it necessary to let the tap water sit in the bucket for a certain length of time before I transfer it to the tank? I use a digital thermometer to get the temp from the faucet within a degree of the tank, fill up the bucket, add Seachem Prime, then 2 minutes later pour into tank. Also, it...

I have a Hang on Back filter (Aqueon 30), and am wondering if I am supposed to change the filter cartridge 1x a month like the instructions say? Other advice indicates to NEVER throw the media away until it is falling apart. I understand it holds the bacteria I need...so what process should I...

You have been a great help to me so far. Thank you. Aeration shouldnt be a problem, I lowered the water level a bit so the filter flow creates more, and have two airstones going now. Current temp is 78 so Ill work it up from there and add aquarium salt when I get to the store tomorrow. So...

I have 3 neon tetras, one is very small. The two bigger ones have the visible spots. Around 5 spots on one fish (3 relatively larger ones), and 1 spot on the other fish. All spots located on their fins only it looks like. The only other fish I have is a gourami. My fish will tolerate 86...

I started my first tank, committing to a fish in cycle. I am on day 7 and have been monitoring ammonia multiple times daily and completing water changes as needed. I have been observing my fish closely and for the first time noticed small white bubble/salt granule spots on the fins of two of...

Thanks Elise. I did turn on my second air stone right after it happened. I feel very stupid to say, but I got it working again...I guess the water wasn't quite high enough for it to start? So always unplug for water change even if intake reaches well below water height? I did try plugging it...

I am on day 4 of a fish-in cycle, ammonia levels just reaching .25 After completing a 25% water change I plugged back in the Aqueon 30 power filter and it isnt working. At this stage in the cycle, can my fish survive without the power filter running for approximately 11 hours until I can get...

I am on day 4 of a fish-in cycle, ammonia levels just starting to rise to .25 After completing a 25% water change I plugged back in the Aqueon 30 power filter and it isnt working, but its making weird noises and trying to... At this stage in the cycle, can my fish survive without the power...

Got it!

The airpump info makes sense...Ill just let air run through the unused output - its just a little louder :) Good advice on the tetras - 3 is not a suffecient school. If I do add more they will be the last fish I add until the cycle is complete. Thanks!

Thanks! Using API Ammonia test kit, still on the yellow color, will monitor and am ready/willing to change as much as necessary. The light is a t8... Thanks for the info!

Super excited! Just got my 26 gal bowfront tank kit up and running. After 2 days added a few fish, currently on day 3 and monitoring ammonia waiting for the tank to cycle. Interested in doing all the research necessary to make this a successful and happy place for my fish. A few questions I...

Super excited! Just got my 26 gal bowfront tank kit up and running. After 2 days added a few fish, currently on day 3 and monitoring ammonia waiting for the tank to cycle. Interested in doing all the research necessary to make this a successful and happy place for my fish. A few questions...