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So I recently set up a 5 gallon tank and used all of the same decor that I used to have in my fully cycled 20 gallon. My question is how long will this one take to cycle? Will using any of the old stuff have an impact on the process for better or worse? Thanks!

My girlfriend just got a fish tank. It's a 5 gallon all set up ready to go. Minutes the fish. We are going to do a fish less cycle and I figured getting a new filter for my tank wouldn't be a bad idea because then I could use my old established one in her tank to get the cycle moving. My...

I have a little one gallon desk top tank I'm going to set p and get running. Do I need a filter or heater? I really want something other than a beta maybe a tiny guppie or two. As far as setting it p and getting it running can I take some gravel and water from my 20 gallon into the 1 gallon to...

I desperately need to get a gravel vac for my 20 gallon tank as I know it is important for maintaining a clean and healthy fish tank. I was wondering what everyone's opinion is when it comes to the best most user friendly gravel vac's. has anyone ever attempted to make their own? What gravel...

Wondering what the best way to redecorate a tank would be. It will only be plants and decor I won't have to do anything under the gravel. Can I just take some water out and put my fish into a separate container then rearrange, add water and run the filter for a little to get whatever is...

I've had my tank up and running for over a month. Fish have been in for about 3 weeks now. I monitored my toxin levels very carefully all month and frequently did water changes. I watched my ammonia levels rise and fall and now today when I tested my nitrite is was back to none. Nitrate...

My mystery snail is doing fine but I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to strengthen or fix that shell.

My mystery snail just laid a large clutch of eggs above the water. They are getting enough moisture and are a pinkish white color. I was wondering if there was any way to keep them from getting eaten immediately after they hatch in case I am not here when they do. The fish I have in the tank...

When I woke up this morning I found a white mass stuck to the wall of my tank. It was above the water line and looks alot like a chewed up white price of gum. It is bumpy kinda like a bunch of balls stuck together but they are not clear in color. Wondering I anyone knows what this is? Did my...

I can't be the only one who loves watching your fish, so what are some of the cool things your favorite fish do?

Tank has been up and running for 2 weeks. The few fish I have are doing good and toxin levels have been in check. I was wondering what a good feeding pattern is, 2 or 3 times a day and just enough not to much right? As well as the main cause of cloudy what can be done to clear it up. Appreciate...

How much current or splash from the filter is to much? My filter causes a nice splash and some bubbles on the top not a ton but there is defiantly a splash. Was wondering if the fish like these bubbles or the current? Or if I should figure out a way to calm that down and add an air stone or...

I set up my 20 gallon tank with filter and heater up about a week and a half ago. 3 days ago I added 2 fancy guppies a swordtail and a snail. I've been measuring my water parameters yesterday they looked like this. Ph 8 Ammonia 0.25ppm Nitrite NO2- 0ppm Nitrite NO3- 0ppm Lately my swordtail has...

That I didn't have the patience to completely cycle my tank and I. Go ahead and slowly start adding fish. Besides being an inhumane terrible person and potentially harming the fish what other trouble am I getting myself into?? Will pwc's be frequent, what will my ammonia nitrite and nitrate...

I finally received my API freshwater master test kit today in the mail. My fish tank has been up and running for about 7 days now. Initially I added dechlorinator/conditioner as well as one dose of bacteria supplement. I also added finely crushed fish flakes to the water twice about 4 days...

Starting to think about what fish I would like in my newly acquired 20 gal tank. I'm looking for fish that will stand out as well as fish that will swim at all levels of the tank. I would like as much of a variety as I can get out of a 20 gallon. I am open to suggestions and am interested in...

Set my new 20 gallon tank about 48 hours ago. I used API stress coat and also top fin bacteria supplement about 24 hours ago. I am waiting on my API master test kit to come in the mail and was going to purchase some pure ammonia at some point today. While I wait for the test kit I was wondering...

Check it out. I've been wanting a new REAL fish tank for quite some time so yesterday I went out and got a 20 gallon and most of the main essentials to get it set up. I used to have a beta in college but he has since past away so it was time for an upgrade. I set up everything and got it running...