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So I recently made some DIY root tabs and stuck them in my tank. They were made with some dynamite vegetable and flower fertilizer and some capsules. The store I was at for the capsules was a little crunchy and didn't have gelatin capsules so I got some made with cellulose instead. Not concerned...

This is the second time I've had mystery death of a bloodfin and I'm looking for help diagnosing so this doesn't repeat. In both cases I've had an otherwise healthy bloodfin tetra die with no visible symptoms. Great coloration, no visible physical trauma, eyes look good, scales look smooth, but...

I'm just curious, are there any fish for which or particular circumstances other than personal aesthetics where gravel is preferable?

I'm getting tired of my brown algae. This tank started its fish less cycle on September 10th, had plants added on September 14th, and the first fish introduced on October 1st. It's now been 4 months. Am I past the being patient phase? Is there a silicate test somewhere that I can use to test my...

I'm working on the final addition to our 29 gallon community tank and I'm considering adding 2 male apistogramma of different species. Current stock 7 bloodfin tetras 5 skunk corydoras 1 angelfish We want something with a little personality and color. While getting a male/female pair sounds...

We recently lost a bloodfin and I want to bring the group back to six. Are there any problems with sticking a single tetra in a quarantine tank by itself for the few weeks until it can join the others?

We just had our first fish fatality today and I have no idea why. If anyone can shed light on the matter, I'd appreciate it. This is our first fish tank. 29 gallon tank. Lightly planted. Before today, 6 bloodfin tetras (added 10/1/13) and 5 skunk corydoras (added 10/12/14). Was actually going...

I'm a sort of newbie to the fish world looking for some feedback and discussion while waiting for my tank to fish-less cycle. My wife and I have just bought our first fish tank (not counting standard childhood fish experiences.) I do have a little experience though in that I cared for some...