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Hey all...been working on my algae problem based on the great info provided by these forums but I have an issue that needs help. I have this algae growth in my substrate that is crunchy-like. I've cleaned it out before and it's back. Water chems are good. One live plant. 3 cichlids and a...

My big firemouth died a few weeks ago and I took a picture of him before he got flushed because there was some weird stuff on him that i've never seen before. I've lost quite a few fish in my years and I have never seen this before. direct link if thumb doesnt work for you...

Been having a bit of an algae problem and need some advice. Pic of algae here: I cleaned the entire tank including cleaning the driftwood and its back now and growing fast. I did have my light on a little too much but have since cut it back a lot. I have live plants in the tank and add...

I have two firemouths, male and female, and two other cichlids that I'm unsure of what they are but my fish store said they are likely JD's. Also a small catfish. 55g. Problem is when I feed them, the male FM just chases everyone around but doesn't seem to eat at all. Sometimes he'll grab a bite...

I had ten tetras, 5 black phantoms and 5 red serpae. I've lost 4 so far to Ich in the last 3 days. I have 4 cichlids including two firemouths that seem happy and healthy. The Ich seems to be spreading among the tetras. I'm worried about losing my cichlids though. I cranked the heat up to 86-88...

Hey everyone, I've had fish tanks all through my childhood and early adulthood but got out of the hobby due to other priorities. Back in it now and trying to do things differently. I am currently doing a fishless cycle on my 55 gallon plexiglass tank. I plan to have some live java fern...

Hello, I have a 55g tank that i've been cycling w/o fish. I started on July 20th, adding ammonia (from Ace) to 4ppm. Took a few weeks but I finally started to get a drop, got nitrites, and then finally got nitrates. pH was good throughout this period as well. About 5 days ago, pH took a...