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On rare occasions in the past I would see a very fine, hair-like "thing" move through my tank. I'm talking nearly microscopic, no thicker than a human hair, about 1/2" long, white in color. I have seen these move like a snake would through the water. The first time I saw it was during a water...

I'm curious what the consensus is on water circulation pumps, like Hydor Koralia Nano pumps. I have a pair of them in my 36 gallon tank, one in each back corner, plus a Fluval 206 canister filter. Do you think the Nano pumps are needed??

It has been a long journey of planted-tank education for me and I think I'm headed down the right path finally with my 30 gallon. I'm thinking about buying another tank, or taking a Mulligan on my existing tank and just re-aquascaping it. What do you think about glass versus acrylic tanks...

Hello Friends! I could use some input. First off, I have a 30 gal FW tank (my first ever). It is about 12 months old and I have learned a lot so far. My plants are doing okay, but not the healthiest looking. I'm also having issues with algae. Specifics: - 36" long tank, about 18" deep -...

Hello friends. Before I ask my question, I'll briefly frame it. For 20+ years I had a series of successful freshwater tanks ranging from 10 to 30 gallons (no live plants in them). About every 12 to 18 months I would completely drain the tank, scrub all the parts and pieces, give the stones a...

I have a HOB bio-wheel system on my 30 gallon planted tank. With some great advice from this forum I got my algae under control in the tank, and part of that advice was to remove the bio-wheel portion of this filter. It appears to do a decent job of filtration, but it does agitate the surface...

First off, I discovered this site tonight and have spent the last 90 minutes surfing it. Great community! I have a problem and need some advice if you could please help me. I have been a fish tank enthusiast for 20+ years but for the first time I have set up a planted tank (always dreamed of...