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Hey guys, I have yet another problem with my 10 gallon tank. I have a pair of GBRs and 5 neon tetras in my heavily planted tank. One of the tetras that I bought about 3 weeks ago now has a huge bulging eye. Check out the 2 pictures below to see how the left eye looks. I don't see any...

I'm currently treating ich with heat in my 10gallon tank. The temp is around 87, and the affected cardinal tetra still has a few spots of ich on his caudal tail. My GBR and oto aren't showing any signs of ich. I'm planning on getting 5 more tetras and another GBR soon. Here are my choices...

Hey everyone, I'm trying to raise the temp in my tank to 86F to treat an ich outbreak. I've used a few different thermometers (digital kitchen thermometer and submersible alcohol thermometer) and have gotten tank temperatures ranging from 84 to 86F. I'd like to be more around 86-88F to be sure...

I bought 2 of these guys (fishkeeper said they were male and female), but one has died, so I need to pick up another one. Any idea what sex this one is? If this picture isnt good enough, let me know and I'll take some more. Thanks!

Hi All, I bought a 2 german blue rams and a 3" killifish on the 3/25. The killifish lasted only 24 hours before dying. I then decided to get some cardinal tetras for tankmates. I bought 3, and 1 died within 24 hours. I then went back to the store and bought 4 more (so I would have the...

I've had my first ever tank up for about 6 months now, but I'm still battling with a bit of black beard algae, what looks like green spots on the glass, and a small amount of green hair algae. I bought a SAE, but he's not touching the BBA since the week and a half he's been in there. I bought a...

I have had my tank running for about 2 months now since it has cycled. I'm starting to run into some issues with a few different types of algae, and I would like them cleared up. The dark green algae that is attached to the driftwood and is very dense, isn't so much of a problem. I had...

I was reading an article about phosphates and algae and started to think if phophates are something I should be testing for. I currently have the AP master test kit (pH, NO2, NO3, and NH3/NH4). Do I need to get additional tests, and if so, which ones? 10g planted, 1.5wpg 5000K, 12:12 light...

Ok, now that we've determined I have a crypt. wendtii bronze, I need a few pointers. I've heard many stories of these melting, so I'd like to take some preventative measures. I have 1.5wpg and 2" eco complete substrate with 1 " tahitian moon sand on top. Should I buy the seachem flourish root...

Well I bought two plants at the LFS today, but I'm not exactly sure what they are. I have a few ideas but I don't want to bias your judgement :) . I've included two pictures for each plant to help you with the ID. Good luck, and thanks for your help! :D [/img]

Ok, so this afternoon, I was looking into my newly established tank and found something interesting. Attached to the driftwood is a green stem about 3mm long, at the top of the stem are 6-7 cilia-like projections 1-2mm long. You can see what plants I have in my sig. Any ideas what this tiny...

Hi all, I'm new to this whole aquarium thing and have a few questions. I recently set up a 10gal 1.5wpg tank with an aquaclear 30 filter. I am currently cycling the tank, but I jumpstarted the cycling process by adding lots of filter gunk from a friends tank. I also have 7 danios in the...

Help! 8O I'm not sure what is in my java moss, but I'm pretty sure it can't be good. I'm worried it may be the dreaded beard algae, but I need some help on IDing it. Also, can someone tell me what I should do to get rid of it? I have it tied to a piece of driftwood, and it's only been in my...

Can anyone recommend where they have found these light bulbs? The closest color temp I can find is 5000K by GE. The only time I have found a 6500K is in a larger size than I need. I am in Columbus, OH if that helps incase anyone knows of something local. Obviously I can find the correct...

Hi all, Ok, since this is my first tank ever, I need lots of advice. I am starting a planted tank around wednesday and need to know what order I should stock my tank to begin cycling. In total, I would like to have 3 dwarf puffers, 2-4 otos, and 2 dwarf clawed frogs. Is there any certain...

Hi All, I'm having trouble finding an old post related to my question so I'll start a new post. I am setting up my first ever 10 gal tank with 1.5wpg of 5000K flourescent lighting. For substrate I will be using 2 inches of eco-complete and an inch of tahitian moon sand. I plan on starting out...

Hi All, This is my first post here at AA. Lots of good info that is presented in these forums. Thank you so much. I am contemplating setting up my first aquarium... A 10 gallon freshwater with some low light plants. I definitely would like some dwarf puffers, I'm thinking around 3. I...