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Regularly our LFS gets in shipments of baby flounders (I believe they are from Florida, either from a fish farm or who knows) they are always kept in the FW section and labeled as freshwater fish. Are these candidates for the brackish aquarium or even saltwater? Or are they truly freshwater? I...

I'm looking for catfish candidates for a brackish aquarium. Here's what I know about the Black Fin Shark Cat so far by talking to people and seeing young ones for sale. First the positives. A school of them looks incredible, especially on a sand substrate and with pieces of coral, they look like...

Hi Everyone, well I did it! I just got 3 adorable Figure 8 puffers to add to my brackish aquarium! :dance: I received food recommendations from the LFS, but I trust you folks a heck of a lot more, what is the best diet for these guys? Thanks.

Hi, does anyone have any experience keeping or breeding these crabs? Do you know a good caresheet or site on them? Is it worth a try? I've always wanted a fully aquatic freshwater species, does this one fit the bill? Thanks.

I posted this question in saltwater getting started but since this forum has a lot more traffic I thought it would be wise to ask it here as well: What's the best brand name product in your opinion for converting a freshwater tank to brackish or saltwater? There are no fish, plants or other...

What's the best brand name product in your opinion for converting a freshwater tank to brackish or saltwater? There are no fish, plants or other living things in it now so this doesn't have to be a gradual conversion, I can even drain it and start from scratch if necessary. If the answer is...

Our recent puffer salinity discussion sparked a comment from a local catfish/cichlid enthusiast I know, I'd love to warn him if his logic is accurate or not or might harm his fish, here's how it goes: since African cichlids like a little salt added to their water, and electric catfish come from...

Can anyone identify the species in these 2 photos? Thanks for your help.

Are all the puffer species we see being sold as freshwater fish really much healthier and happier being raised in brackish conditions? Are there freshwater baby puffer species that need salt added as they get bigger? What's the real story about the best salinity (or none) to keep them in, please...

Hi Everyone especially catfish lovers, I'd like some recommendations on your favorite super long whiskered catfish species, I'm looking for feelers that are at least as long as their body if not longer! Whether they're peaceful community fish or solitary predators doesn't matter, give me some...

I know it's part of their natural diet, but is wood necessary for keeping clown plecos healthy in captivity? If you provide the algae wafers, vegetables and occasional protein that is considered the typical pleco menu will their nutrition suffer or will they fail to breed? There are many live...

I've read about feeding bettas bloodworms when you condition them for breeding but what about their basic diet if you don't plan on breeding them? Is your typical flake food acceptable? Sinking sticks or pellets? What are you feeding your bettas? Thanks.

I know angelfish and discus like to spawn on those ceramic cones, in your experience do other species like to do it as well (will they prefer them over rocks for example?) They can be cichlids or any other fishes, I just got a cone from a discus breeder (I don't plan on trying discus until I...

I know angelfish and discus like to spawn on those ceramic cones, in your experience do other species like to do it as well (will they prefer them over rocks for example?) They can be cichlids or any other fishes, I just got a cone from a discus breeder (I don't plan on trying discus until I...

My favorite eel-like fish are Dojo loaches, Kuhli loaches, and the many spiny eel species. What are yours? True eels count too, I'd love to know what everyone else out there is keeping nowadays, thanks.

I'm curious about whether this issue has been settled yet, last time I looked into it (a few years ago) the opinions were mixed. In your experience what is the best way to keep FEMALE bettas? If more than one method works for you let us know. Please also give the reasons why, your info will be...

Hi, for anyone who knows, what's the adult size of these gals? Will they prey on aquarium fish like typical crayfish or are they safe for community tanks? What do you usually feed them? Obviously no breeding questions are necessary! :rofl: Thanks.

Yesterday a friend and I were talking and he told me a story. I'd like to find out whether it's an urban legend by getting your opinions. He said he knew someone in his old apartment building with a seemingly healthy tank who decided to add some Prime after a slight maybe 10% water change. The...

I've got a few patches of brown (algae?) stains on the glass of one of my aquariums that the magnetic scraper can't remove. What's the best way to get rid of these without scratching the glass? I can lower the water level during a change but the stains at the substrate line will always be under...

Hi, for anyone who knows, what's the adult size of these gals? Will they prey on aquarium fish like typical crayfish or are they safe for community tanks? What do you usually feed them? Obviously no breeding questions are necessary! :rofl: Thanks.

Hi All, I'm getting some bristlenose plecos which I hope will eventually breed. I hear they love zucchini, this will be my first attempt feeding my fish vegetables so I'd love any tips regarding preparation, feeding techniques and storage (I'd like to freeze some pre-prepared pieces so I don't...

I'd like some recommendations for burrowing fish for a community tank with a sand substrate. I've heard Kuhli loaches and Dojos will bury themselves but I've never seen any of mine do it. Freshwater flounders and Banjo catfish will, but I think they are too carnivorous for this tank which has...

These have always been on my wishlist, does anyone here have any experience with them? Is it worth trying or too difficult? Thanks for your feedback.

Hi Everyone, In a recent thread I posted a pic of 1 of my 3 Dojo loaches which I've always thought were typical gold dojos. But somebody told me something fascinating after seeing the pic that I wanted to get more information about. They told me gold dojos have dark eyes, because my fish have...

Hi, Does anyone have experiences or recommendations for fish species that will breed in seashells or land snail shells placed in a freshwater aquarium? I know there are a few cichlid species but I don't know if any are easy to get in the U.S. Will plecos breed in shells? All info is welcome...