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I have ottos already... They seem to do a good job for my glass. However I have green looking water right at the bottom where they can't get to. I think snails could do the job. LFS don't have a variety of snails :(

Ooh thank you!!

My question is, which algae eaters only eat algae and not my plants.. I have green algae forming under/near my HC and would like to get rid of. I have already 2 ottos and 2 Siamese algae eaters. Please help.

No idea I haven't checked this. I am in the process of switching to R/O water. Can you naturally lower kh & gh? Or would I need the aid of buffers?

I have a 12 gallon planted aquarium. And it's been running for maybe 5-6 weeks can't remember how long exactly. I had 8 cherry red shrimp and they all died one by one. So I got testing my water. Ammonia -0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate is .25 ppm apparently it's fine. My ph is 7.4 My gh and kh are sky...

Yep, I have a stingray elite filter.. Which came with the tank setup. ( it's ok) But I would like the co2 to go all the way across cos all I see is the co2 bubbles just goes to the surface.

I have 8 neon tetras, 2 ottos and 2 siamese algae eating fish. They all seem to be doing fine.

I don't understand what all is in tank again??

Okay so what do you suggest?.. I turn it off at night already...

Mini diffuser that came with the tank, iv lowered it down to 1 bubble per 2 sec. Iv found one shrimp that survived! And he looks healthy! :) I really don't know what's happened. Iv explained this situation to my LFS and they said to bring a water test in and they will do every single test as...

My question is how do I increase my waterflow. I have a 10 gallon planted aquarium and I would like it so my co2 will reach all of my hc. Please help. Maybe I could get a extra water pump? I don't know.

No signs of distress. They look very healthy and feed well. 2 or 3 bubbles per second. I turn it off at night. All I can think is, nitrate spike? I will have to invest in a tester and post results.

You think I was overdoing it with the co2? Do u think I need a bubbler on at night perhaps?

Right the parameters are... No ammonia no nitrites. I haven't got a nitrate tester.. My co2 indicator is green. I switched to RO with minerals it was only 50p more. So why not! My tank temp is a constant 26.5 degrees Ph.. Last time I checked was fine. I think it was 8.. But I'm sure it's...

Anyone?

Hi guys new to planted tanks.. Iv recently posted a thread about having new tank syndrome. Where my nitrites were sky high and my ammonia levels were also very high. I had cherry shrimp (5) in at the time and a few neon tetras. They all survived the high toxic levels I then did lots of water...

Thank you! I will look for it. Also looks like one of the discoloured ones has a green round thing under its belly. Are they eggs? Even though you just told me the females are actually the red ones

Hi people I have planted aquarium and I have got 8 neon tetras and 8 RCS I would like to know how can I tell the difference between male and female red cherry shrimps. My LFS sold me three yesterday which were completely discoloured, almost a pinky, peach colour and said it was female?.. And...

That's a good Idea. I wish I had done that! My best advice I can give you is that planning is essential!! Know what u want! I learnt the hard way! Haha Good luck!

Okay I may just take out the snails everytime I see them. My main goal was to have a lush planted aquarium and I'd hate to have some little snails eat them all up! If I was to leave lettuce or cucumber in, wouldn't my waste levels go up? Or would it not matter for only one night?

Iv just started mine. Never kept fish in my life. And decided I wanted a planted aquarium. It's only been 2/3 weeks and I'm in the fish in cycle. :( my levels are through the roof :( So lots of water changes! Anyways yes live plants look awesome and you need a good set up I think to get good...

Nice tank. Is it real plants? Good luck with your fry! :)

It's very difficult to get a good snap of them. Ok so one or twos okay for now.. Maybe later il 'exterminate' them all lol. But yeah cheers for info il watch out of excess food and dead plant leaves.

This is the little snail in my tank they're slowly growing and I'm Hoping they won't eat my plants!! Some people iv asked said they won't eat my plants and are very good against algae but some have said they eat plants. The snail looks like it has coned shell. And they reproduce crazy fast!

Prime? What's that? Also I've notice I have snails in my tank. I noticed one tiny snail and now iv got 3 or 4! Have you had much experience with them?