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Hey everyone, i just noticed my black neon tetra has a white/brownish patch on its body. It is breathing heavily, not eating and i also noticed that its stomach looks like its full of some brown liquid or something. To describe the patch in more detail, it looks like it rubbed up against...

I noticed a few people looking for Eleocharis Parvula (dwarf Hairgrass) and i too have had trouble finding the stuff. (several possible online retailers, but none locally) Anyhoo, before i go mad looking for it, i want to make sure i have a chance with it..... i've read it likes fine...

Hey Everyone! I was wondering if anyone knew the optimum ratio of nitrate/ phosphate/ iron/ potassium to promote optimum growth/ minimal algae? I know the parameters nitrate 5-10ppm phosphate .5-1.0ppm iron .1-.3ppm potassium 10-20ppm Just wondering if there was an ideal ratio. Thanks! Nystina

Hello Everyone, I'm afraid i just opened a big can of worms, but after finally realizing i should test my tap water (after having several problems), i discovered my tap water has fairly high Nitrates(20-40ppm). Frustrated with fighting various forms of :2gunfire: algae, i decided to purchase...

Hey everyone, i was just wondering how many of you actually test for Chlorine/Chloramines periodically so you know how much dechlor to add? It's been my experience that many people just add the relatively common 1 tsp. (5ml) per 10 gallons and depending on where your water comes from, this...

Correct me if i'm wrong, but the Nitrogen in my plant fertilizer is probably why i cannot get my Nitrate levels below 30? I do weekly water changes and i don't think i overfeed.

Hello everyone, this is a question that many have asked but i have yet to see a clear (IMO) answer. My question is.. Im looking for the best way to go about fertilizing my plants. I have read that many believe that the PMDD method is the best, but i feel it is way too complicated for me and i...

Hey everyone! I have just finished replacing my old substrate with eco complete ( i read great reviews on this forum). Anyhoo, i did a phosphate test the next day and to my surprise it was over 10 ppm!!! I checked my tap water and it is 0 ppm. The packaging says there are no phosphates in...

Hello everyone, i found this article: http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/rev-cond.htm and it seemed like a good discussion topic. I have read that many of you only use a dechlorinator and not a "slime protectant" and i was wondering if it was because the majority of them contain organic matter...

I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for different filter medias to use in an emperor 400 hang on back filter. I have read that many suggest not to use activated carbon (which the stock filter pads come equipped with) in a planted tank. Does anyone know of perhaps an alternative...

Hello everyone, i am trying to become a serious hobbyist, but i am finding more and more obstacles the further i dive into this hobby. My question is, i noticed that over the past month or so my Rotalla Wallichii is starting to lose the red coloring that it originally had when i bought it...