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Do Wonder Shells really help your snails? I'm considering on purchasing some for.my nerites but I need more info on their science behind it.

I have several platys for sale for super cheap. For pickup only. I am located Gahanna, Ohio. Please message me for details.

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Well, I've given up on my Wisteria. I have great algae free growth at the base of the stems. The tops are growing but are covered with hair algae. I've done most everything to get rid of it. They now are about 12" tall and are bare on the bottom 6"-8" of the stem due to algae ridden leaves that...

Has anyone used clearmax just to remove phosphates? The pros and cons of using clearmax just out of curiosity. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

My coworker owns an axolotl and I really know nothing about them. She ask me about fungal treatments for fish then proceeded to tell me her axolotl has some kind of fungal infection on its leg. What could it be and how do you treat it. Sorry no pics just trying to give a friend helpful advice...

How does everyone feel about only owning 1 Angelfish vs 2+ Angelfish? Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Since I lost my keyhole cichlid due to a freak accident I am thinking about getting another fish or more fishes don't know. My current stock is: 5 otocinclus 5 nerite snails 1 honey gourami 1 yoyo loach 3 angelicus *my loaches are anti snail meat;) 3 bolivian rams It's kinda an oddish...

Last night as I was about to sit down and relax for the evening my Keyhole Cichlid got spooked by something then swam straight up and hit my glass canopy then died. Had him for 3 years. R.I.P Guido miss you buddy! Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Has anyone had experience with Floramax? Also are you supposed to cap Floramax with sand or gravel? Don't know much about it and I am just curious if it's a waste of money or not. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Since I am moving within the next 6 months it the perfect time to change my substrate. I've always had gravel realized that I am only effectively able to grow stem plants, anubias, and java fern. Just need experienced advice on what substrate worked well . Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium...

How often does everyone clean or replace the biomax or c-nodes. I have read contradicting advice. I have my biomax in two separate media bags in case I need to replace it half at a time. I have only swished it in tank water twice in a year. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

In my previous post regarding my algae issues I am thinking of purchasing a power head for my tank. My tank is a 55g column style tank and is 30" deep. I know I have dead spots and the circulation in the bottom of the tank stinks. What size should I purchase and where should I place it? Sent...

My 55g has been set up for at least 4 years now. I switched to planted 8 months ago. I started with java fern , anubias nana, and water sprite. I still have the water sprite, anubias nana, got rid of the java fern mat because it was doing poorly due to the way it was sown into the mat. I added...

I purchased a crypt parva about a month and a half ago know it would be a challenge for my tall tank. It has sprouted 3 new leaves. The center of the plant has completely melted and I have some longer leaves that haven't melted and are starting to get covered in algae. Should I clean and/or...

Finally I am going to move on to driftwood. I'm sure a lot of people on this site are questioning why I use fake decorations to begin with. Well truthfully it's the price. What kind of driftwood would I be able to purchase that would look like thie tree decoration to the left. My nerite snails...

I was given 3 nerite snails 2 weeks ago that were going to be killed. I have 4 angelicus loaches and they are not even interested. They are doing a great job of cleaning algae. The only problem is that they are cleaning a decoration of mine and taking off the paint too:( has this happened to...

I have been fighting algae on my Anubias nana with a combination of excel ( not too much excel afraid to kill my jungle val) peroxide. I am still trying to find a way to shade it properly. I turned my light duration down from 8 to 7 hours. Now my jungle val is starting to get white fuzz on the...

I think I've finally given in and I want a black background for my tank that is already setup. What is the best and easiest way to place the background? Also what material is the best to use? Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

What's the difference between mystery snails and apple snails? Also will they eat my plants? Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

How much hydrogen peroxide do I use to spot treat algae? Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Purchased this beautiful Crypt Parva yesterday. Is this a hybrid because it's tall? Longest leaves gotta be at least 8" tall. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Well my tank is over run by water sprite. I am doing a major trim today. I have moderate lighting and I need a very tall growing plant for the back right of my tank and a short plant for the right front here's a picture to help with any suggestions. I have a java fern in the middle back which I...

I purchased a java fern mat approximately 5 months ago. It looked good at first now it has been nothing but trouble. Every new leaf that grew because dead or holey. 2 months later took the rhizome off of the mat to find the rhizome was falling apart tried to salvage as much as I could. I cut...

I've done tons of research and still getting the run around on the m:f ratio for my 55g. Going to the lfs today. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Aquarium Advice mobile app