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Hi guys, I bought a Final 405 for 29 gallon freshwater planted tank. The person who I bought it from used it on a saltwater tank and it's been dry for about 6 months. He also have me a Python no spill gravel vacuum thing. Are these two things ok to use on my tank? Do I have to run it in a...

Hi guys, I have a 29 gal tall with a Fluval C3, planted with pretty much 90% stocking. I'm going away for a month to visit family in Europe. I've left the tank for 2 weeks before and just left in that gel food that lasts two weeks. Many of my fish and shrimp eat algae as they are algae...

I noticed that a tank that has CO2 has much better plant growth. I love planted tanks and have ever kept 4 so far. I have never had CO2 but I just bought liquid CO2 additive made by Excel. If I dose the recommended amount will it work the same way as a bubbler? A bubbler just dissolved CO2 in...

Hello, I'm not sure if this is wildly debated or not, but can a planted tank like mine (attached) sustain more fish than if it was not planted? Obviously the question implies same care and amount of water changes. I'm just wondering whether I should follow aqadvisor's stocking tool and how...

Hello, I found both of these filters in my area used for sale for $50 each! :dance: Right now I have a Fluval C3 so it would be a huge upgrade but I'm worried about the flow being too much. Please help me out :) I have a medium-heavily planted tank with about 25 fish :fish2:. I'm saving up...

Hello all, I have visited this forum many times over the years but just signed up for some help and advice. I'm an engineer and have a busy work schedule but also love fishtanks, especially planted. I have always used the type of bulbs and filters that come with those kits at the pet stores...