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  1. AcidRainFalls

    Creating a 20 gallon Community

    I have three male guppies in a 20 gallon tank. I am looking to slowly add some more fish, but am very weary of making bad decisions. I was thinking like 5 tetras next, but that seems like a lot. Is it really nessicary to have that many in a school? Are there any fish that don't mind being...
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    Scared to move forward

    Have a new 20 gallon tank with an aqueon filter that holds a medium cartridge. I placed the cartridge in and everything (heater and all) is running. Per pet store advice I added some firm of bacteria starter that claims to make your tank usable ASAP. I'm skeptical and scared to oroceed. Could I...
  3. AcidRainFalls

    The Next Step...

    So today was the big day I headed to the local pet store to pick up a few supplies. I bought some gravel, "start smart", a filter cardridge and some decorations (including some wood they had in their tanks. I went home and cleaned the gravel and filled the 20 gallon tank with the hose. I...
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    Filter change?

    My 2 1/2 gallon tank is getting so dirty that the filter no longer works. The tank is only four weeks old and I'm only done one water change the water looks good but I don't want to remove the good bacteria from the tank by removing the filter and changing. What should I do?
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    Help Wanted

    Hi, My name is Christina, I'm 29 and from Boston, MA. I've very very little experience with fish. I started a 5 gallon tank setup with a bunch of plants, a statue, gravel, heater, filter, and three guppies. They seem to be doing well even though the water is murky thanks to some poor pet...
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    New Member Seeking Friends

    Hi my name is Christina. I'm very new to keeping fish and stuff. But so far I've been amazed at the extraordinary kindness and advice. I'm 29 and live near Boston. I also ride horses and practice boxing in my spare time. I have three guppies in a five gallon take (pic innprofile). But also in...
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    Friends

    I'm new to this hobby and to aquariumadvice.com Hoping to make some new friends. I'm a 29/f/Boston. Please feel free to message me! I could use any support I could get and some knowledgable, kind friends. Thanks, -Christina
  8. AcidRainFalls

    Is this a good deal?

    http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/for/4114733873.html. Or even worth haggling for boys and pieces. Idk.
  9. AcidRainFalls

    Swapping a 5 for a 10 gallon

    My five gallon tank is just causing me a huge headache. I am hoping that a ten gallon would be easier to maintain. I am planning on getting a petsmart aquarium kit. My problem is is that I am nervous about keeping my 3 guppys alive in the 5 gallon tank until the ten gallon is ready. How long...
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    Where do i syart and how can i do this on a budget?

    I'm just looking for a simple tank setup. Basic square tank and the bare essentials with a budget if ideally 40$ or less. I tried craigslist, but find I'm unsure if what I need as far as brands and watts and sizes. Is this going to be Impossible? Fresh water with live plants and the three...
  11. AcidRainFalls

    Help!! I dont want my guppies to die!

    The 5 gallon tank the guppys are in isn't cutting it. Keeping it stable is virtually impossible. Although i think I'm getting some horrible advice from the pet store. I dont think my 5 gallon fully cycled when they told me to add 3 guppys. I know they're "just fish" but I am so determined to...
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    What and where to get a 10Gallon setup

    My name is Christina, I'm on a tight budget, but I'm getting sick of my five gallon tank, and looking towards a 10 gallon. I am overwhelmed by all the different companies and opinions and prices. I go to local pet stores and get a different opinion every visit. Any advice?
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