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  1. Beginner Freshwater Aquarium
    The other day one of my fish died overnight in my established 10 gallon. I tested my waters with the api master kit and my nitrites were off the charts purple. My ammonia is zero and my nitrates are about 5 ppm. My kit is not expired and it reads zero nitrites on my tap water and my 29 gallon...
  2. Beginner Planted Aquarium
    Hello all! I hope you’re well! I’m currently after some answers as I can’t find them anywhere, I’ve had my planted aquarium roughly 4 months, and yesterday I noticed what appeared to be these see through beige spots on two of my live plants and my seachem ammonia checker which is on the inside...
  3. Beginner Freshwater Aquarium
    Hello everyone! About 4 months ago I decided to start a home freshwater aquarium or two for the first time. I went with a 29 gallon for a variety of fish and a 9 gallon for a Betta. I went with live plants in both tanks and a gravel substrate. The big tank got Mollies and ghost shrimp while the...
  4. Beginner Freshwater Aquarium
    Do I have to use fancy dirt that is specifically made for aquariums, or is normal organic dirt safe to use?
  5. Beginner Planted Aquarium
    Hi! I currently have a 10 gallon tank with artificial decorations and gravel. I plan to upgrade to a 45 gallon and start a planted aquarium with sand. I would love any and all recommendations on what fish and plants are compatible, planted aquarium advice, 45 gallon advice, water levels...
  6. Beginner Planted Aquarium
    Hi! I currently have a 10 gallon tank with artificial decorations and gravel. I plan to upgrade to a 45 gallon and start a planted aquarium with sand. I would love any and all recommendations on what fish and plants are compatible, planted aquarium advice, 45 gallon advice, water levels...
  7. Beginner Freshwater Aquarium
    This is my first ever tank as I'm new to this hobby, but I've done loads and loads of thorough research to prepare myself. The only info I haven't been able to find is how exactly I could stock my tank, as there are so many different variables that go into decisions like this. I have a 10 gallon...
  8. Freshwater and Tropical Fish
    Just joined, so hi to all! My first aquarium setup went well for the first 3 weeks but now my neon tetra seem to be dying! I have a 90 litre tank with internal filter, heater and led overhead lighting. The substrate is fine white sand and pea gravel. The tank is planted with 5 different plants...
  9. Tropical Fish Diseases
    About 2 weeks ago I added 2 peacock gudgeons to my 20 gallon tall planted tank. The tank had been cycles for over 2 months and already housed 2 female honey gouramis. Whileven they were juveniles when I bought them and can't be certain, I believe I purchased one male and one female gudgeon...
  10. Advanced Freshwater Discussion
    Hi All I have a Juwel Rio 300. I have messed around with planted for a while, had some success and some not. I am planning a rescape on the 14th April, plants and everything have been ordered :) So to the topic!, i currently have 4 x 54w Juwel daylight bulbs running in the tank. My mind is...
  11. Beginner Planted Aquarium
    Hey Guys, I'm new to the forum so first off I would like to say hello. Im in the earlier stages of my 150 gallon planted aquarium. Since I am new to planted aquariums Id like to hear what you guys have to say. For the most part, I would be getting any type of plant that is too difficult to...
  12. Beginner Freshwater Aquarium
    I just got my first tank a couple months ago. It's a 20gal I inherited (along with some Cories I would not have chosen myself) from family who got tired of the hobby. I'm super excited to get started! I got the tank cleaned up and all but one of the Cories made it through the transition. Now...
  13. Beginner Planted Aquarium
    Hey everyone, I'm planning on converting my freshwater gravel tank with fake plants to a true planted tank. I have a few questions before I make the switch. The tank is 15 gallons and has 2 dwarf gouramis. 1. What type of substrate would work best for a planted tank? Ideally, I'd prefer a sand...
  14. Beginner Freshwater Aquarium
    I'm ready to take the next and daunting step in my aquatic adventures. My tank is not overly planted but has enough plants to require some supplementary CO2. I have a tmc aquagro hobby set. I also have purchased a drop checker and 4dkh fluid. The drop checker is in my tank and after 1.5 hours...
  15. New Member Introductions
    Hello everyone! my name is Alana and I run the fish room at Zoo Creatures in Plaistow, New Hampshire. the other day one of your admins, Romad, was in my store picking up one of our unique betta fish and she turned me on to this forum. i'm so glad she did! I joined this forum hoping to make new...
  16. Beginner Planted Aquarium
    Hey! I have a pretty well planted 10g aquarium. It has lucky bamboo, two big crypts, Anubias nana, some sprigs of hair grass and tons of Marimo, but I'm having a problem with algae that only exists on the leaves of my anacharis plants.:( I have no algae of any sort growing elsewhere in my tank...
  17. Freshwater and Tropical Fish
    Hi guys, I have an empty 38 gallon tank and I was wondering what to stock it with. I want to do a planted tropical freshwater aquarium. I have a penguin bio wheel 200 filter and a standard heater. What are your suggestions on stocking? Thanks, cyoung99
  18. Freshwater Aquarium Equipment
    Hi now your here, I wonder if you'd take the time to help me make an informed choice. I have a 60ltr aquarium, I intend to have it with plenty of plants as the fish I'm keeping are tetra, otocinclus and possibly a few more, nothing to big. When I bought this tank it was being used as a...
  19. Ancient Fish
    Here is my 55 gal Axolotl tank!! Mates: 1x Axolotl 8x Japanese Trapdoor snails 4x Chinese alage eaters Feeders: Ghost shrimp Guppies Rosey Red Minnows Goldfish Plants: 2X Red Mangroves 2x Sword 2X anuibas 2x octopus Duckweed Setup: 2x fluval HOB 50 2x 18" Zoomed Flora sun T8
  20. Freshwater Journals
    I'm only 3 days into cycling my tank, and am in no hurry, this time around, now that I'll be 58 in October, & I'm disabled with a lot of time on my hands. I've been watching DEFINITEAQUASCAPE.TV on YouTube and found a 9 year old girl whose tank is very close to what I have in mind for mine...
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