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I got a 5 gallon tank that I plan to keep some plants in. I added a 5lb bag of small gravel that looks quite nice and my new dwarf hair grasses sit nice and secure in it. I plan to add some more plants in the future. The gravel is currently about 1 inch deep. Is that enough? A lot of people say...

I was cleaning out my 5 gallon betta tank today and came upon this creature. I have no idea what it is or how it got in there. It was dead, but it looks like some sort of centipede. Very strange, and a bit disturbing. Any idea what this is or how it got there?

For a long time I've had guppies as my top swimmers for my 20 gal, however, every one I've ever had gets fin rot or some other strange disease and dies. I'm ready to try something different. My tank is a planted 20 gallon freshwater with one golden gourami, six neon tetras, and three Cory...

Hello everyone, I've been having algae...lots and lots of algae in my tanks. One of which is a planted tank. I've been considering purchasing a UV sterilizer for them, but I'm not sure if it's safe for the planted tank. Any advice? Thanks!

I've been noticing that one of my male guppys tail has been looking strange. I believe it's fin rot. I don't know how he got. I don't want my other fish to get it either. What can I do to cure him and prevent it from spreading? Thanks!

Whenever I put in an algae wafer for my 4 peppered corys my glutton of a goldfish will always eat it before the corys can. I've tried hiding it behind dense plants but he always finds it. I'm worried that he will overeat and that my corys won't eat enough. I've though of putting a water bottle...

I have a 5 gallon tank with a filter and a beta in it. I've heard betas don't like strong currents. He seems to fight it a lot. Is there a way to reduce the flow? It's some kind of under the hood biowheel setup. Thanks!

So I recently got a new 30 gallon tank for my ryukin goldfish and an AC 70 filter. I already have an established 20 gal with an AC 50 filter. I moved all the AC 50 media to the new AC 70 to give it a quick cycle. I also put the new bio bag that came with the AC 70 in it on top of the established...

I have a red ryukin goldfish that's been in a 5 gallon for a few months now. He seems happy and healthy and has grown since I first got him. The info at the pet shop said he'd get 6 inches. I also asked an employee if he'd be ok in a 5 gallon and she said yes if I had a filter, but I know...

I want to buy several 10 gallon tanks for breeding, fry, and QT tanks. I've estimated that a Top Fin 10 gallon hood light combo with AquaClear 30 filter, gravel, plants, etc. will cost about $100. Is there a cheaper route? Thanks!

I've had this AquaTech 5 aquarium for years now, but recently the light fixture broke. Every time I put a bulb in it now the bulb immediately burns out. I contacted Marineland, who made AquaTech, and they said this model has been discontinued for years. They said I could try to find a new hood...

I have a amazon sword plant and the leaves keep turning a clear/grey color then dying. I have EcoComplete subs, it's a 20 gal tall tank, standard lighting, and I have java fern and Anubias also. What do I need to do differently? Should I buy some root tabs? Thanks!

One of my Julius corys hasn't been looking normal lately. He or she (I have no idea which it is, but I'll just call it a he fish) has turned very white, and has not been near as perky as normal. He started being this way after I redid the tank, but all I noticed for awhile was the white color...

So I've been thinking ahead to my bday and Christmas which are only about 2 months away. I've been considering just asking for money and buying a 50 or 75 gallon setup. I'd like the 75 better and I have room for it. So my question is, roughly how much money do y'all think a 75 or 50 gallon setup...

I read somewhere online a buyers experience with a bag of EcoComplete that had some little white rocks and his waters PH or something went way wrong and his fish died etc. My EcoComplete I've found does have a few little white rocks. I just finished redoing my aquarium and my fish are still in...

My friend just got a 5.5 gallon aquarium and has a Top Fin 10 power filter. He has 2 goldfish (Comet I believe) that he won from somewhere and has had them in a bowl for about a week. I told him that those goldfish can get very big and eventually, if they live long enough, would require a much...

I'm about to completely redo my 20 gallon with new substrate, decor, plants, etc. How can I do this safely? I don't have any extra tanks to move the fish to, someone said that they put their fish in buckets during this period. I just want my fish to be safe. Thanks in advance!

Does breeding fish and selling them to nearby pet stores bring any profit? If so I might just have to invest in some more tanks ;) I just had the thought and had to ask. Thanks!

I've seen many pictures here on AA and other sites of absolutely beautiful natural looking tanks with lots of plants, nice substrate, and things like rocks, driftwood, and little cave rock things. I didn't really plan ahead much on how I wanted my recent 20 gallon tank setup to look. I had a old...

The water in my 20 gallon tank with an AquaClear 50 filter looks dusty. Like tiny little particles in the water also making it look foggy. I've done gravel vacums/water changes, installed a water polishing pad in the filter, etc. I asked a PetSmart employee about it and she said I should try...

Hey all! I recently made my own air bar thing from a juice pouch straw by poking many small holes in the sides and sealing one end with silicone seal. I attach the other end to my tubing and attach it to my air pump and it works very well. The only thing I don't like is that the air pump is...

I've set up a 5 gallon tank and would like to have just one larger sized fish in it rather than several smaller fish. I was thinks about adding a goldfish. Is that a good idea? What would be a good choice here? Thanks!

Here is my 20 gallon freshwater tank with a Gold Gourami, 2 male Cobra Guppies, 6 Neon Tetras, and 4 Cory cats. I plan to change the castle decor with a driftwood decor soon. I also plan to add some more plants. I might add live plants, I'm not sure yet though. I'd love to hear any opinions or...

Ok, so one of my Platies had some fry a few days ago and I weak now. My other Platy is now nipping it all the time! I'm afraid the weak Platy is gonna die! It's basically being thrown around the tank like a rag doll! What can I do?

I just set up my new 20 gallon tank and have a AquaClear 50 power filter on it. What would be some good fish to stock it with, and how many? My local pet stores are: PetSmart, PetCo, and World of Pets. Thanks! -Wyatt