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  1. ajwetton

    New to Sw

    Im thinking of trying a salt water 10g fish only tank. Not worried about having tons of fish just want to try my hand at it. Im relatively experienced at fish keeping just freshwater only. So is there a thread that will tell me what equipment i need? What type of substrate to use, basically i...
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    Help with a platy

    I have 2 platys in a 10g tank and a few days ago my gf noticed him resting at the angle shown below. And he seemed extremely thin. He passed away tonight but I want to see if anyone has any ideas so I can make sure its not disease based and so I can take steps to prevent any other fish from...
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    Help with my thread fin.

    My fish has started missing some fin and the3 coloration looks weord compared to the other. Wanting some unput as to what could be causing this. Thanks in advance! Tank specs: 55g 2 fluval c4 filters 0 0 20 are my levels. Here is a pic of the fish. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Aquarium...
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    Update on my cichlid tank.

    So all my cichlids are getting along. I added more plants and driftwood today. Plants on right and the java moss. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Aquarium Advice mobile app
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    Tanks finally finished. For now

    Got my cichlids finally in my 55g tank. I still want some more driftwood but thatll have to wqit as money is tight. Final stock list: 6 pepper cories 8 neon tetras 2 Cryptoheros nanoluteus 2 honduran red point 2 Acarichthys heckelii So excited the stocking is done, just gonna do some more...
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    Anubias help

    I have read they are prone to algae on the leaves. And I confess mine is no exception. How do people keep the leaves green, mine seems to grow algae quite abit. I 10g tank 2o inch finnex fugeray O/0/10-15 for amm nitrite nitrate dosing pps pro 6hr photo period Weekly water changes Using...
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    new tank!!

    Well I got it!!! Cleaned it and filled it. Unfortunately the c4 I bouhht was a dud so I have to take it back tomorrow but Im getting really excited. Now I just need to order my light so I can start plant. When we got home! After its filled. And the filter works. Just had abit of...
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    new to cichlids

    I am getting a 55g anr considering going cichlid with it amd ive done a little reading on them but im lookin for beginner advice so I dont end up with a tank full of dead fish, itll be live plant with sand substrate. Any and all advice welcome. Links tp guides and essays appreciated. Thanks in...
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    new 55g planted

    Im going to be getting a 55g tank soon I am curious ive done live plants since I started and I know the l8hhting and im pretty sure qboit filtration. Im thinking about sand substrate. But I was curious, ive read threads about people having some type of layer underneath substrate for plant...
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    larger tanks

    Ive had 3 tanks that have all been smaller 10-20g range. Im wanting to go big to a 55 or 75g tank, its the biggest I can fit in my current place. Are HOB filters still ok at this size or do o need to go to a canister type filter?
  11. ajwetton

    finnex fugeray

    Was wondering if anyone has the information about the watts for the fugeray led light (20 inch). Or the equiv of how many watts it would be if leds arent measured in watts. Thanks
  12. ajwetton

    help with a couple plants

    Heres a picture of two of my plants the leaves of anubias have been browning and im not sure why. The 2nd pic is another plant with algae on it wondering if someone can tell me what typr of algae and how to treat it. Thanks in advance
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    mts help.

    So I had an mts sneak in on a plant I bought and I kept it cause my other snails had died off. I thought it was just one but apparently not cause I just noticed l Iike 8 babies in my tank tonight, they do require a mate to breed right? Any help would be appreciated in population control etc. Thanks!
  14. ajwetton

    Update on my tanks.

    I haven't posted in a while but I wanted to post an update on my 3 tanks. All are doing great though my betta in my 2.5 tank passed the other day, water levels were fine im thinkin he just wasnt supposed to make it he had deformities in his fins but ill miss him hr was fun to watch. These...
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    Update on the 20g

    This is one of the tanks in my apt, my 20g which houses a female betta, a powder blue dwarf gourami, a guppy, an a few ghost shrimp. Re scaped the plants on it, gonna take the clipping as they grow and re plant then to make it more full and lush, it's gonna house a few more bettas so I want lots...
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    Tank dividers

    I'm currently looking into tank dividers for a 10g tank, am wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I purchased a Topfin one from petsmart that was like a screen but I can't get it flattened out wondering what types there are out there or if anyone has any suggestions at all
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    Free: Platys

    I have 4 platys, 2 twin bar and 2 mickey mouse( i think they're sunset) that i'm looking to re-home, the bioload is getting to be abit much for the setup i was gonna do. I'm looking for mostly local or surrounding area to 63121 but if someone is willing to pay shipping and help me with how to...
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    Snail Id

    This little guy hitched a ride on the plants I bought just wanna make sure it's not gonna over run my tank. I'd help plz.
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    Update on my 10g planted

    Here's my 10g with a betta, 2 platys 1 mystery snail, and recently added 3 black kuhli loaches. Planted is an Anubias nana, narrow leaf micro sword, cabomba(sp), wysteria, and the mystery plant in back which is in an ID thread currently.
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    Plant ID

    Once again I've forgotten what the plant was called in the 30 min trip home lol. Any help is appreciated.
  21. ajwetton

    Question about fluval spec desktop tanks

    I bought a little desktop tank that's gonna have 1-2 fish in it, but I'm wondering I obviously need it heated, but what's the best way to do that, there's extra room where the flow pipe is for the filter would a small heater be ok in that space, or would it get to hot for the rubber tubing, I...
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    Different types of shrimp in the same tank.

    Thinking of setting up a 3rd tank and making it a planted shrimp tank, was wondering if its ok for different breeds to be housed together or what the rule is on that. Thanks in advance for the help.
  23. ajwetton

    Algae eaters

    Have a 10g tank with a betta and some platys. It had cherry shrimp in it but I think they have been lunch. Can't see them anymore. So I need some good dependable algae eaters I can add. Transplanting a few platys is an option to another tank so I'm not overstocked but I'd love some solid ideas...
  24. ajwetton

    Possible fin rot?

    My powder dwarf gourami seems to have tail fin missing I've never seen fin rot in a tank wondering what to look for, 20 gal tank Kept 78-80 degrees Ammonia was up to a 1 last night I've been doin water changes for it and adding prime. 0 nitrites 10 nitrates Recently lost 2 guppies but I...
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    Progress on my 10g

    Here's what the 10g looks like now plants have grown and been trimmed and replanted. Thread is also to ask about these little tendrils coming off my cabomba(sp). Wasn't sure if they were roots or something I should be worried about. Pics included.
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