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    20 gal High lighting

    I have a 20 gal high with a couple of live plants. For lighting im running the basic florescent setup that came with the tank, aquarium model 24RFH. would it be best to switch out the bulb to encourage plant growth or spend the 80-100 dollars to by a new fixtures?
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    MOLD

    I am about two weeks in to cycling a new 20 gal tank. I used media from my other tank to seed and for the amonia source i added in some fish food. I now have mold in between my rocks ( from the food). Is this ok to have during the cycling process or do I need to take action and remove it from...
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    Converting freshwater to saltwater

    Hey guys I'm wanting to setup a saltwater tank in my 20gal high. Can you guys give me a rundown of what I will absolutely need getting started?
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    Fluval edge for saltwater?

    Im considering getting a fluval edge 6 gal aquarium, i have found a good deal on one and i dont want to pass it up. but what are your guys thoughts on using it for salt water?
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    How often should I change my filter?

    I am running an aqueon quiet flow 30 in my 20 gal tank...I was wondering how often i should change out the filter or atleast carbon?
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    Fish in cycle

    Im about 3 weeks in to a fish in cycle. I just got an API test kit today so before today i would take some water down to my lfs to get strip tests, which basically have told me my ammonia is high. Anyways any tips on what to do next would be nice. Here are my readings: Ammonia: .5ppm Nitrate...
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    Snails!

    So i am in the middle of cycling my tank and was doing a pwc tonight. right after i finished i saw a little snail crawling around on my glass. I am assuming he was on some of my live plants when I bought them. Is there any remedy to kill these things off before they take over the tank?
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    Stock List/ advice

    Hey guys I just added my first batch of fish to my 20 gal high. I added 2 sunburst platies and 3 guppies. I need some help on finishing out tank Here is what I was thinking. A couple of more guppies - probably 2 5 neon tetras 2 swordtails a pleco Other fish of interest Blue Ram Ciclid -...
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    Considering a saltwater over tropical tank

    Hey guys! I'm considering starting a salt water tank for the first time. I have only a 20 gal high and realize that i will be limited to the amount of fish and coral/ rock I can have. But all saltwater colors that are offered and variety that is there is really attractive to me! All that being...
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    new tank setup and tips are needed

    Hey guys I am starting a new 20 gal high tank. I have had water in there for about 5 days now. I added bacteria and water conditioner and have had the filter, light, and heater on too. Any recommendations to do from here would be greatly appreciated! :thanks:
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    Hello World

    Hey guys I am really enjoying the site so far! I am a beginner in knowledge but a experienced vet in the amount of years that I have had a tank. I have been out of the hobby for a couple years now but my wife just got me a 20 gal high tank for my bday :thanks: Im looking forward to getting...
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