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So, I bought two new saltwater fish yesterday. One was a 2 1/2" Six Line Wrasse. Some other guy was going to buy it, but let me take it instead. And today, day 2, he is doing great. The Yellow Tang was bullying a little initially, but today they're getting along great! The other fish was a...

So I turned on my tank lights today, and my Chromis had a mysterious large lump on his underside. Now, my tank is a 55 gallon, with 2 clowns, 1 purple firefish, 1 chromis, and 1 dragon goby. The parameters are fine. Anyone have any ideas what this could be? NOTE: The lump is just below his jaw...

So I have 2 small (Less than 1 inch in length) red leg hermit crabs, and one medium (about 2 inches long) blue leg hermit crab. Today, when I turned my tank lights on, I noticed that all three were piled up in a crevice, the blue leg on top of the two red leg. Is this normal? They don't appear...

So I bought an Orange Firefish goby last Thursday, and for the few days following they seemed happy and at home. Then, about two days ago, the male (I think...) began chasing and nipping its mate:nono:. And today, I noticed the female (still guessing) was missing the end of her dorsal fin...

So, I just had to share this story with an audience of people who would appreciate my emotions during this ordeal. I spent about a month researching EXACTLY how I would have to set up, cycle, maintain, and basically keep my tank occupants healthy. I had a 55 gallon tank with a Coralife 65...

So I have an established 55 gallon tank with 4 green chromis, a true and false percula pair, and an orange firefish goby pair. I was wondering what else I could add into this tank? Any suggestions are helpful!:dance:

I have a 55 gallon tank that has been up for about 3 weeks, and because of situations outside of my control, is stocked with 4 blue chromis, 2 clownfish, 3 hermit crabs, and 3 snails. Nothing is apparently sick or dying, but I'm having an issue with cycling. The ammonia shot up, then the nitrite...

So, I recently purchased 15 neon tetra and a flame tetra (the idiot at the store grabbed it). One of the neon tetra is looking strange, with a completely faded red underbelly, and faded green stripe. Also, he is swimming off by himself at the bottom of the tank. Any ideas? Thanks! Also, the tank...

I have been charged with the duty of putting together a 200-265 gallon aquarium for an on-base chapel. It's a long-term project, and I'm not even sure if it'll end up happening. I have already figured the filtration and technical side to it, but am having difficulty doing a stock list. Should it...

So I have a 30 gallon tank set up, and planned out my stock list as such: 5 Neon Tetra 5 Harlequin Rasbora 4 Corydoras 1 African Butterfly fish 1 Pearl Gourami Is there any compatibility issues in this list? This is my first tank, so any advice is helpful! Thanks!

So I'm planning a 55 gallon FOWLR and wanted some feedback on my stock lost this far. 2 Clownfish, not sure which type. 2 Firefish Gobies 2 Neon Gobies 1 Blue Chromis 1 Royal Gramma 1 Diamond Watchman Goby 1 Mandarin Dragonet. Now, I'm adding the dragonet later down the line, after I start...

I am setting up a 55 gal. tank, and was wondering what species I would need as a CuC. I read that there need to be about 30 different snails of different species, and wondered if this is really necessary? Thanks.

I am currently starting up a 55 gallon marine tank. I'd like some feedback as to how my setup currently is, and any suggestions are helpful! It is a glass 55 gallon(48x20x13) with CURRENT LED programmable, a basic glass hood, and wood stand. The filtration is all on a 10 gal. tank in the stand...

I'm planning on using my 55 g for a fiddler crab terrarium. I was wondering if I could use the protein skimmer in the water alongside a filter. I know protein skimmers don't work in freshwater, but would it work in brackish? Thanks!!

Just got a 55 gallon previously saltwater tank. I Also got a protein skimmer and filter, for FREEEEE!!!! I just want to get it cleaned up, and then stored for a little while, then use either for a terrarium for fiddler crabs or my first saltwater. If you have any advise on cleaning, storing, or...

Hey! So my younger sibling got a 10 gallon with everything to start it. It is cycling, and appears to be near the end. (Ammonia is at .25, nitrite at .25, and nitrate at .5) He REALLY wants an eel for it, and I've found out my LFS stocks spiny eels. Now, my little brother also gets 4 free fish...

So, I have a 30 gallon fully cycled freshwater tank. It is set up on one piece of furniture. We recently got a 10 gallon. We want to move the 30 about 3 feet away, but I realize just picking it up and moving it isn't an option. So, how should I move the tank? Also, the 10 is going where the 30...

So I have a cat that ignores laser pointers. But my tetra and betta? Completely different story! I'll point it is, and my betta will chase it down. Them, in my other tank, my tetra will all surround it, and attack the spot it's on! Just a little lol. Anyone else had/seen this?

My younger sibling just recently got a 10 gallon tank. He really wants fish sooner than a month from now, and I was wondering if I put water from my 30 into his 10 during a water change, would that already be cycled? Or would I still need to wait for a normal cycle? And will adding a dosage of...

So I am I getting a used saltwater 55 g tank soon. I want to do saltwater myself, but until I can afford it, I want to try brakish. I would like to do a semi-terrarium fiddler/hermit crab setup, but I'd like to know these things: 1. Can I put both hermit and fiddler together, or one or the...

As redundant as that sounds, it's new for me and used for him. A neighbor of mine has 1 55 gallon 1 120 gallon and 1 200 gallon tanks, all saltwater. The 55 gallon was his first, but due to misguidance, it failed. So he is building a new 80 gallon to replace the 55 gallon. When I do get it, how...

My common pleco, 4", just went into a spasm attack. He jerked around and was slapping into the gravel and plants. WHAT'S GOING ON?!?! HE LOOKED LIKE HE WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK?!?!?!?!

I just bought a 5" Male Blue Gourami from a friends settled 180 gallon cichlid tank. I got it for $5, and already he's paying off. He has a little ammonia burn, but I'm taking care of it. He is now in my 30 gallon heavily planted tank with 5 neon tetra, 5 glolight tetra, and a pleco I'm growing...

I recently purchased a Topfin Large undergravel filter. I am getting an Aquaculture 20-60 gallon air pump to run it. My questions are what is the best way to install this in an already full tank? And can I use this later on in a saltwater tank? Any advise is appreciated. Also, I realize it's...

I have a 30 gallon aquarium stocked with 1 male dwarf gourami 5 neon tetra 5 glolight tetra I need a new fish that follows these guidelines: Is large enough to watch and follow. Fairly simple to care for. Will live (not kill) with the other fish. Is not over expensive. Is compatible (PH etc.)...