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I have tried for a year to maintain live plants in my tank. It is not working. I have root tabs, dose ferts, no co2 tho, and good lights. What do I need to do to fix this problem, can someone help? If things don't start looking healthy, im giving up and going back to fake plants...

Is a Rena Filstar XP4 enough for a 125 gallon planted aquarium or would I need a couple canister filters running on it?

Hello all, I'm having some issues with some algae in my tank. I was thinking it was bba? Would I be correct or is it something else? What do I do about it and why is it there? I'm thinking it's the light? I have a Solarmax T5 Double strip light with moonlights. It's a 55 gallon.

Hey guys, I'm new to planted tanks and I currently have a 55 gallon up and running that I was going to add some amazon swords and java fern to. However, the more research I do the more I realize that sand might not be such a good substrate for a planted tank. I've seen a lot about...

Hello, I'm looking for Amazon swords, Java Fern, Wisteria, Water Sprite, and/or tall vals. Thank you! :)

Hello all! I am very new to the live plant aquarium stuff and I would like some advice and help to aquascape my 55 gallon aquarium. I recently purchased a Solarmax 48" HE light with 6,700k & 10k Bulbs and 8 moonlight LED's. I currently only have 2 anubius plants in there. I don't want to mess...

I'm pretty unhappy with my tank right now... it just doesn't wow me. I think when I add some amazon swords I'll be satisfied with the layout, but the stock, ehh.. 5 black skirts, 5 black neons, 5 harlequin, and 6 neons. I have a 55 gallon, 2 110 aquaclear filters running. Can I get some ideas on...

I currently have a 55 gallon that has 6 neons, 5 black skirts, 5 black neons, and 5 harlequins. I wanted to do angels as my centerpiece fish and add a shoal of cories... What do you guys think? Any more suggestions or ideas? :)

Ok, so I had to drain my 125 to move it since we were rearranging some furniture and had a perfect spot for the 125. So, all of this inhabitants of the 125 was moved to my 55 that I started back up for this occasion! :) I'm super excited! I'm ordering a new light today and within the next week...

If I was to get this light, would I be able to grow Anubias and Amazon Swords? I don't want to add co2 or anything like that right now, I want a pretty simple planted tank. I currently have black diamond blasting sand as my substrate. :thanks: Deep Blue Professional 48" Double T5 Light System...

Hey guys! I am going to try a planted community aquarium. I'm going to purchase some lights because I currently only have one light. I have a 55 gallon tank with 5 Harlequins, 5 black neons, 5 black skirts, and 6 neons and 2 anubias. My anubias aren't flourishing and keep wilting.. I'm sure its...

After working on this for 2 days, I finally finished it today. It isn't completely finished and I'm not sure about the scape, so, we will see... I'm just glad to finally have it finished! Lol Can't wait to see a black background on it! :-D

Okay guys, I need some opinions and suggestions please... I currently have running a 44 pentagon tank with an Aquaclear 70 on it. It is stocked with 5 black skirts, 5 harlequins, 6 neons, and 5 black neons. I'm moving everything from that tank to my new 125 gallon tank. I also have another...

Does this look like enough substrate or should I add more?

I think I may have to reseal all of my aquariums... But I'm not sure... I've tried to research it, but I can't tell if my aquariums need out or not.. The edges are coming off and some if them don't look the best.. So if they are crumbling, should I replace them? I could take pics if you guys...

In your opinion... what would be a good lighting fixture/fixtures for a 125 gallon Lake Malawi (mbuna) cichlid tank??

Hello All! I am making the decision to sell some of my tanks. I have a tank with stand, just a tank, and another tank with stand. I have a 55 gallon, back painted black, with stand. It comes with one glass canopy, one regular canopy and only 1 original light. I have two tanks...

Someone please help me... I have an aquarium addiction and I need help!!! LOL This is getting ridiculous! :)

I'm wanting to get everyones opinion on the best filter for a 125 gallon cichlid tank. I've researched the Rena, Fluval, Magnum, and Eheim canister filters... Looks like the Eheim is pretty popular and they are all really basically the same price.. So which do you think would be better suited...

Guess who got an early birthday present from the greatest husband ever? :-D This girl, right here! This is the picture from craigslist.. I've cleaned it and waiting to move it in! 125 gallon tank! I'm so excited! :)

I'm going to keep cichlids, it's a 55 with sand and rock.. But to me, it just looks so plain.. Any suggestions? I was thinking of a black background.. Here is what it looks like so far, any suggestions is greatly appreciated!

I have come to the realization... I am absolutely no good at rockscaping! :( any tips?

I need silicone to glue my rocks that's safe for aquariums and there is a whole wall of silicone an NONE say safe for aquariums!!! Help me... please!

Does bolivian rams need sand substrate?

Hey guys.. I'm moving on very short notice and I'm scared for my fish! Can anyone give me some advice on how to go about this? I have no buckets or fish bags.. I only have plastic food containers and huge mixing bowls.. lol I can't save any of the water.... I'm freaking out.. any ideas? I have a...