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Trying to get an opinion, think there's a need for air stone and pump for a fully planted tank? Thanks! Joe

I have a pregnant guppy, what are some good live plants to put in the tank for them to hide in once they are born? Thanks! Joe

Cycle was 100% done today, did my 90% wc headed to LFS and finally stocked! Got 3 oto's who are already going to town on algae on glass and plants, 4 male guppies 4 female guppies, 1 male lyre tail guppy and one female lyre tail guppy who I got already with a belly full of fry!

When I put in my driftwood today I also added a packet of purigen to absorb any trace tannins my dis coloring my water. My tank isn't cycled yet I am over 3 weeks in and very close to being cycled, predicting next few days. Will the addition of purigen effect my cycle? I read it also removes...

This is my first all planted tank, 20g long, finally added driftwood and moss that's been soaking for about a month. Let me know how I did, thanks! Ill be posting more pics as I stock it Joe

Is there anywhere I could buy the ingredients for pps pro in person as to offset shipping costs and not have to wait for it, I was thinking a garden or feed store?

I am gonna be adding driftwood that's been soaking for a few weeks to my tank soon, night before I stock it probably another week. It's pretty much leeching very minimal tannins at this point. If it dis colors my water any I'll be adding a pack of purigen to my hob filter, where in the filter...

I'm looking for a decent canister filter that I can use on a 20g long tank and then be used on a 40b once I upgrade to a bigger size down the road. Any suggestions? Joe

Is it okay to wash filter media in old tank water while a new tank is still cycling? Also I noticed tonight a white foam stuck to the sides at the surface of the tank, is this normal?

I want to get some MTS to sift thru my PFS and keep the substrate clean, however I heard they get out I control and breed a lot so in turn I was gonna get assassins to keep them in check. Is there a certain ratio I should stock and would I have to stock the MTS first and let them multiply a bit...

It looks like all my plants are developing brown leaves and it's kind of algae looking. Are they going moldy and dying or just algae? If so what are some good snails or shrimp that will clean plants?

Below ill post a photo of my current cycling tank and how I have it planted. I really don't like the look of it and was thinking about re-scaping it. I was gonna put all the plants in the back left corner, move the heater more towards the filter maybe upper-middle of it. I have 3 pieces of...

Had a piece of driftwood I got off eBay that came from Tennessee river. I boiled it for an hour Friday and a bunch of tannins came out. Changed the water Sunday and the wood was completely soaked thru and more tannins came out. Tonight the wood feels totally soaked thru and it sinks right to...

Currently using PFS as a substrate in my new planted tank, it's still cycling and before I add fish and driftwood I was considering not changing out sub totally but just adding a layer of flourite on top to put my plants in. Would doing so mess with my cycle or anything? Thanks! Joe

Tank has been cycling since I set it up on 12/28, plants have been in it since 12/29, dosed up to 4ppm and there was no change in anything until about the 5th day when .25ppm nitrites showed up. Today I have off the chart nitrites and no change in ammonia. I have been adding flourish excel daily...

I have plants already in my tank that has been cycling for about a week. Most people said it's okay to get plants while it's cycling but this AM I came across an article which said the total opposite. Just trying to get others opinions on the matter. Thanks! Joe

Currently using a marineland penguin 200 bio wheel I had to start up my new 20 gallon once cycles complete and stocked I am thinking about upgrading to another HOB type filter. What does everyone suggest? I hear really good things about the aquaclear. Take into consideration I would like my next...

I've always been a freshwater guy and totally new to salt. I picked up a 40G breeder that I plan on slowly starting up a reef tank in, also have a 20G long I'll be using to make a sump for it. Basically plan on just doing live rock and corals for now, what are some eye appealing beginner corals...

New tank only 5 days old and into cycle, plants in for 4 days and I think they may have come with snail eggs on them. Came home today to snails in my tank 3-4 tiny ones and one bigger one. Should I worry and remove them ASAP?

This may be a long shot but any members in CT able to help a fellow CT guy, looking for some BB from an established tank possibly old filter media. Thanks! Joe

So as I said in previous threads I am totally new to live plants, I am currently cycling a new 20G long tank that has T5 lighting. A trip to a LFS and some talk with the owner and he sold me a couple hearty plants for my background swords and penny wort and suggested I add root tabs which I put...

This may be a dumb question but does anyone prepare their PWC water ahead of time? I.e fill 5 gallon buckets with tap water and dechlorinator and cover with lid and let it sit around to come to room temp ahead of time? I know it's probably not worth it for bigger tanks but for tanks 5-30...

Set up my first planted tank ever, it's a 20G long. I'm currently using two T5's a 22" florasun and a 22" ultrasun, and have added root tabs. I am thinking its best to get a CO2 system going ASAP but I really want to do it on a budget or DIY it. Any good recommendations? Is it definitely...

I just started the cycle on my 20G long tank, and I want to get a list of possible stocking options to research for the next month or two while it's cycling. It is going to be a planted tank with a driftwood centerpiece. I was thinking to make it a live bearer community tank. Should I also...

I've never had to set up a heater horizontally until my most recent tank. I know the directions suggest not to for best results, does it actually matter?