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I have been battling a nasty case of fungus that systematically wiped out all of the fish in my 25 gal. I am at the point where I am going to have to start over fresh with new fish. My question is what I should do with a diseased tank? I don't want to infect any incoming fish, but I am also not...

I am planning on setting up a cheap little CO2 system for my 15 gal. planted tank. I am just curious what others have had luck with? Any links so I can print out instructions would be wonderful!

I happened to touch the plug coming from my eclipse III lighting unit and burned myself. As I unplugged it I noticed that the square unit got so hot that it had actually become disfigured in some places. Has anyone else had this same problem? Now I am afraid to plug my lights in while I am not...

When doing a water change with my python, do I have to add enough dechlorinator for the whole tank volume? I knew just how much to add when using three gallon buckets, but now do I have to treat the entire tank because there is no way to pre-treat the water?

I am looking to re-plant my 15 gal. due to algae problems that I let get way out of hand. Besides Java Fern (which is the only plant still doing fine in the tank), what other plants are relatively easy to keep. My watts per gal. are around 1.8. I am going to keep a much closer eye on levels that...

To make a long story short, I have to get a 20 ft. extension for my 25ft python system. Has anyone used these extensions and will it drastically reduce the pressure I get when doing water changes?

I am having all sorts of trouble in my planted 15 gal. EVERYTHING is covered in green algae. The glass gets little spots (whaich are easily removed with my magfloat), and the driftwood and plants are consistently getting covered. I have unfortunately let it go long enough that I am going to have...

I purchased one red and yellowish gourami (forgot the actual name of it) from petsmart about a week ago. Since being in my established 25 gal. community tank it has began to turn a greyish color on the top of its head and the bottom of its belly. It is not spotty or anything, it is more like he...

I have sheets of a blue/green algae that are covering everything from my plants, to my rocks, driftwood, and even gravel. Is there a common way to combat this problem? I have been using algae fix to no avail and am cleaning the darn tank for an hour or two each week removing blankets of this...

Has anyone had any experience with banana plants? If so, what were the conditions you were able to get them to grow under. I get a kick out of the way hey look and was wondering if I could support them in one of my tanks.

The algae growth in my 15 gal. is out of control. I am pretty certain that I have the blue-green everyone describes on the gravel, while there is red and green hair growing off the filter. Additionally, everything else in the aquarium is covered in some sort of darker bluish green blanket that...

I am being overrun! I have so much that my plants and rocks are beginning to look like a bad 80's band, now what? I was buying ottos to put in my planted 15 gal. but then heard they won't touch the hair algae. Is there any thing else I can do besides dose with the chemical I bought (one that was...

Anyone ever try any of the freshwater clams in their tank? I think they would be a neat addition and am considering purchasing some from aquabid. I hear they are also decent additions as a secondary filtering system.

First off, do my breeding Kribs need any dither fish in their 15 gal.? If so, can I get away with transfering 2 of my pearl dainos from my other tank? If there are any other good dithers I should consider please let me know.

I am pretty certain that my Kribs that I finally paired up are breeding. My only concern is that I am mistaking their behavior and that the male is getting beat up. While the female always has, the male is now also displaying a redish/purple belly. With the little dance they do, they do a bunch...

Just wondering if anyone has had any luck breeding any freshwater puffers? If so, what were the tank conditions, size, etc.?

So I was attempting to re-set up my tanks last night after moving... I was very careful to save as much water as I could, and then just use dechlorinator on the tap water to top them off. One problem... the dechlorinator said 1 drop/gal. and I used the standard 10 drops/ gal. that i am used to...

I am moving a newly established (2 months) planted tank to a new house. I am currently using plain old gravel, but am looking to possibly take a shot with eco complete. Am I going to screw up the balance in the tank if I put a bag of eco complete over my already established gravel when I empty...

No, not like the fish (at least I hope). I am looking for any suggestions on a plant that I can use in my 15 gal. apisto tank. I need something that will provide a little shelter from the light (currently a compact with 2x13 bulbs) but not take up so much of the light that my other plants can...

I have an established 15 gal. that I am going to use to breed apistos in. This tank is moderately planted and at this time has a fluval 2 filter. Are my potential fry going to find their way into the filter intakes? If so, what type of filter is best for that size and type of set up?

As I posted earlier I am looking for info on moving stands (while switching houses). I had one more though which spurred a question... Can I combine or mix the water from all three of my tanks in order to transport it easier? I am not even sure this will be an issue though it may be easier. All...

I am looking to move towards the end of the month and need a little advice moving my 10, 15 and 25 gal. tanks. As of now I am looking to wait until the very end to move them oince all else is settled in the new apartment. I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions to do so successfully...

So I have been watching my angelfish not recover from popeye after doing regular water changes and increasing the salt and temp in my 10 gal. aquarium. Has anyone else had to do battle with popeye and if so what are some of the best remedies available that won't harm the other inhabitants (two...

Well, I have finally switched my store bought single fixture hood into a compact flourescent monster (I guess a 15 gal. isn't much of a monster though). All I can say is that if anyone is having trouble like I was with a planted tank with bulbs that are not a high enough wattage, should buy the...

What is the difference between incandescent and flourescent lighting for my planted aquariums? I was an idiot and bought a bright kit (to convert my less powerful flourescent to an incandescent) on impulse without ever really knowing what the difference between the lights were (besides the...