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There is a lot of speculation about water changes during cycling. The liquid in the eco-complete bag is called "black water" and contains a buffer. I noticed some fluctuations in pH when I was cycling a tank with eco-complete. Any idea what the pH of your tap water is?

I've had dwarf hairgrass planted for about a month with only flourish comprehensive and excel supplements and there has been some growth but not nearly the same rate as with pressurized CO2. World of difference.

That's unfortunate to hear about the rams but great news about the apistos. They are on my list for the next fish in the tank. So what is your current stocking list as of right now?

Really love the look of those two slabs in the center. They have a great look against the black flourite. I have a 40 breeder with black eco-complete so it has a similar look. You should consider some driftwood. Also did you ever decide on rams? I've been eying up a pair of electric blues. That...

Thanks, love the look you've got with the plants in your 110.

Thanks, yeah it's Malaysian driftwood that I picked out of a tank at the lfs. Really unique piece. Couldn't find a place in the 40 for it that could beat the way it looked in here.

Finished rescaping the 10 gallon. I think the eco-complete is throwing off my pH like it did in the 40 breeder. Using the same filter from before that already has a bit of bacteria built up. Will be doing a big water change to see how that helps.

Just cleaned out the 10 gallon of the old blue gravel I started with. Replaced it with Eco complete and some of the drift wood from the 40. I also picked up a pretty unique pair of mollies from panama. Hoping to set up the 10 as a planted breeding tank for them to start off.

I think that one in particular was around $20. More of a speciality fish at a slightly overpriced lfs.

I would be concerned that if your rocks are in fact limestone you may see some impact on your tank parameters. (i.e. increasing ph)

Two thumbs up for pet advantage. Good staff and great selection. Beats petco and petsmart down the road.

Thanks! The 10 gallon is getting some new gravel so looks empty at the moment. Also moving around the 40 so I'll post a recent picture before more plants got added. Here is the 40. Definitely looking for some suggestions. Looking to add some more driftwood and some addition plants. Once I get my...

Well when impulsively got the goby he was labeled as a "red stiphodon." Went to look up some info on him and couldn't find a single picture/description that made me believe I had truly purchased a "red stiphodon." With some research and digging I decided that it is actually a Sicyopus...

I have a petco, petsmart, and mom'n'pop lfs all a few miles from each other. Have found petsmart and petco fish to be a bit more bland and the selection was definitely more limited. When you've got a great lfs I feel like you get a much more personable experience as well. Regardless I agree that...

Hey everyone, New to the forum here and relatively new to the fish keeping hobby. About a year ago I decided to pick up my first aquarium since my turtle tank I had as a kid. Planted some basic plant species and started my fish keeping without much experience and added a few white skirt tetras...

I had a scarlet badis in my 10 gallon for a few months. Just moved him to my 2 month old 40 breeder. Been feeding him live blackworms and the occasional frozen bloodworms. Great little fish. Has such a personality and is a joy to watch. He was shy in the 10 gal with the white skirts and the...

Definitely an upgrade form the 10 gallon. I am hoping to come up with an aquascape that incorporates driftwood and natural rock. I will post pictures as the tank progresses.