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I have an established planted tank with a black Algae prob. The algae is short , hair or fur like and can not be scrubbed off easily. I have tried a full 4 day black-out with no effect. This prob started a few months ago with a new light bulb (6500K). I dose GW ferts 3 times a week, I have a...

My Brother has to move into an apt. and he couldn't bring his 125 ga tank, so now it's in my basement. Its a 4x2x2 tank with an Eheim 2227 Filter. First off, I need to ID the fish, can anyone help? Second, I plan to add some Java Ferns and Anubias Nana's from my planted tank, does anyone have...

I have a Rena Xp1 that has been running for several months now (4-5). I have been using the media configuration that came with it, (two black filters, a bag of charcoal and a white fine filter floss). I have cleaned the canister and all media every 6 weeks and the water output is strong. The...

My little man pushes his car over to the tank, climbs it and stands on top, he can then reach right in and grab stuff (like the huge Sunset Hygro he unrooted on me). So, I need a lid that he can't get in, any ideas? are there locking lids available? TIA

My planted tank has been running beuatifully for the past few months. I am following the EI Dosing schedule for a 10-20 Gal Tank and adding in a DIY CO2 mix and things are blooming. Heres the story: Lots of bad algae, I removed all plants effected, started dosing GW Ferts and bought a Hagen...

I have an itch to add someone new to my group. I have a 29gal planted tank with 5 Tiger Barbs, 10 Black Neons, 2 Clown Plecos and 2 Yo-Yo Loaches. I would liek to add a nice colorful friend to the group, I was thinking Gourami? any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

I have eliminated the bga I had with a black-out. I am now dosing (3 weeks now) the EI method for a 10-20 G tank with GW Ferts. I have added a CO2 ladder to diffuse my DIY co2 and the plants are really growing well. I have now developed a brown algae. What now???? this is frustrating...

Do I need to buy the Rena Ceramic rings or is there a cheaper DIY method? Thanks

I have been trying to get GW to e-mail me the labels for his ferts so I can label my jars but he has had trouble getting the file to me through e-mail. Does anyone have these in word format so I can print my own labels? Thanks

Does anyone know anything about this system? Thanks http://www.hydor.it/index_en.htm

I am currently running a DIY CO2 setup with 2 3liter bottles rotated weekly. I find the hardest part is the diffusion and the constant changing of bottles. I am on a budget so I need to stay as economical as possible. I have started to look aty some sytems to see if there is an easier solution...

ok, I purchased a Rena XP1 for my 29gal planted tank and set it up 2 days ago. I have some general questions. 1. Should I use the spray bar or the power head? an how should they be set up? Currently I have the spray bar in at the waterline angled down about 45 degrees. Any thoughts??? 2. This...

this may seem like a dumb question, but I just bought 3 potted plants from the LFS. They are tropica potted plants and they came with the roots embedded in this mushy paper like stuff in the pot which I am sure you know what I mean. ANyway, I can't get the plants out of it without breaking the...

Has anyone injected CO2 direct into the output of the XP1 yet? any ideas which way would be best? TIA

Hello, I am going to place an order for dry ferts from Gregwatson. I am planning to order: Nitrate Potassium Nitrate 1 lb. $2.17 $2.17 PotassiumPhosphate Mono Potassium Phosphate 1 lb. $3.42 $3.42 I am curious about the trace elements, I currently have 'Leafzone' which I started using...

I currently have a 29Gal planted with a Penguin 200 filter with Bio-Wheel. I would like to switch to Canister. Can someone please describe what I will need to buy and what the maintenance is like on a canister? I would like to keep this as budget conscious as possible as I am more of a fan of...

OK, I know this is probably posted hundreds of times for you but I have a green slime algae problem right now. It started about a month ago after I pruned my tank and It got way out of control until last weekend when I basically cut out a lot of plants which were covered, but it's still coming...

Hi, I have a 29ga planted tank with 1 Corie (adding a few more on Wed.) 2 Clown Plecos, 3 Rosy Barbs and 6 Tiger Barbs. I want to add another species into the tank but I can't decide which ones? Can anyone suggest anything? I would love to add some really small fish, something I could have...

I tested this morning and my Nitrates are between 5 & 10 ppm. I have a fairly heavily stocked tank with 6 Tiger Barbs, 4 Rosy Barbs, 3 Cories and 2 clown plecos. What can be done to increase my Nitrates? I ask this in here because this is a planted tank and I am concerned about a Nitrate...

OK, So I have been reading endlessly about CO2 injection this week trying to come up with the best method for my tank. This is what I am currently doing: I have a 29gal with 55W PC lights. I have a DIY sugar Yeast set up with a 3 liter and 2 liter bottle. I am replacing 1 bottle every 2 weeks...

I have a moderatly planted 29ga tank. Currently plants include Ambulia, Anubias Nana, Java Fern and a "bunch Plant" not sure the name pics are here though, it's the plant on the right sode of the tank: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=11905 I have 6 tiger...

I was thinking of switching to a canister filter but really have no idea which one is best or much about them. I currently have a HOB Penguin 200 which is working well. I have read that the canister filters are better and easier to maintain. so here are a few things I need to know: 1. Which one...

ok, there was a grand opening of a new pet store in my city a few months ago. They had a great deal, buy 1 get 2 free on Aquarium plants. I saw this really neat looking plant, Aluminum Plant, So I bought it with 2 other plants. Well, the plants didn't last too long, maybe a few weeks before it...

I want to add some small fish to my tank, maybe neon tetra's or something in that size range. I have currently 1 Tiger Barb (will be adding 4-5 more), I have 4 Rosy Barbs, 3 Cories, 2 Clown Plecos. 29Ga Planted, any idea?

I awoke this morning to this below? It looks like a little pod emerging from a new leaf on my Nana. Last night I had one new leaf emerging and today this second one is brand new with this whit pod in it. It also has a small bubble attached (pearling?) Is this normal? Is this a good thing?