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I have a 15 gallon planted tank with high output light. I use liquid CO2 that I dose everyday, which is Excel. I also use plant fertilizer twice a week, which is Excel Flourish. 1. Is liquid CO2 adequate, as opposed to injected CO2? 2. Is liquid fertilizer adequate or are the tablets better...

There is a male betta, too. There may be 6-7 very small passive fish if I can find a fish that works well with a betta. I've had bettas in community tanks before and they did very well. I don't remember what fish I had with them, it was a while back. In any case, I'm taking my time and...

In addition to this 15 gallon tank, I have a well-cycled 50 gallon. Can I take ceramic media laden with bacteria from my 50 gallon's canister filter and place them in the 15 gallon tank and expect it to be cycled by that? And I mean place the bacteria soaked media in the 15 gallon tank itself...

I read that cories need a sand substrate to protect their barbels. I have Eco-Complete substrate. It isn't pure sand...but is it ok for pygmy cories? If so, how many can I have in a 15 gallon tank? Thank you, Darrien

In response to some of the statements, I'll just say that I am not a newbie in the hobby. I've got about 12 years experience. I was just looking for some fresh ideas for community fish. And that's all. I mean this in the nicest possible way.

I've had several Betta in community tanks and it worked very well. Also, many reputable sites describe the male Betta as a fine community fish, with the right tank mates (no tiny tank mates, and no fin nippers, for example). Are you speaking from a bad personal experience? I can't remember...

The light is a FugeRay Planted + Finnex 20" with 72 7000k daylight LEDs, 40 true 660nm reds, and 8 blue. The tank dimensions are 20" x 13" x 14".

What fish would you recommend I put in a 15 gallon tank with my betta? My betta is outgoing and fearless. I've read where fish like rasboras and danios are compatible, but that seems kinda boring. I'd like some mid-tank dwellers and bottom dwellers. I wanted Pygmy Cories, but my substrate...

I thought I was buying a low to moderate output LED light, but it is actually a high output light. I'll keep it if my tank doesn't require CO2 because of it. I have a 15 gallon tank and it seems like it would be nearly impossible to control the amount of CO2 in such a small tank, and I'm not...

What is this white, fuzzy stuff growing on my driftwood? I think it's called spider wood. It's a 5 gallon tank with one betta. It has high put light and I occasionally use liquid CO2 and plant supplement. The lighting is erratic. Just prior to this white stuff, a rusty colored algae showed...

Thank you both! Great advice. I'll report back with my tank results. Right now my LED light does not have any red LEDs, just white and blue. I'm going to get a newer light that includes red, too. Thanks!

I have a 3 gallon, 9.25" long x 8" wide x 8" height and my light is a Finnex Planted + 10" cliplight, 7000k, 4 watts, 1.33 watts per gallon. The light sits 4.5 inches from the water's surface, and 14" from the bottom of the tank. Depending on where I read, the light is good for medium light...

Yes, you're right. It has 56, not 53, white LEDs and 4 blue. It also has a switch on one end for the blue LEDs and a switch on the other end for white LEDs. I don't know whether it's Stingray or Fugeray. That's one thing I hope to find out. I'd mostly like to know if it's high, medium, or...

I have a 16" Finnex with 53 white LEDs and 4 blue LEDs. It does not have any red LEDs and is not a cliplight. Anyone know the model, wattage, and whether or not it is a low, medium, or high output light? Thank you, Darrien

Thank you. That is good advice. I've never had a betta in this small of a tank at 3.5 gallons. I bought this one because I was told it was 7.5 gallons. I'm buying him an established 5 gallon tonight. Can't wait to put the little guy in it!

I have a betta in a 3.5 gallon tank. I'm learning that this is too small. I'm thinking of moving to a 5 gallon. I haven't been able to find a filter that would not be too strong for a 5 gallon. Is there a brand/model you recommend? My heater and plant light will work on a five gallon, or...

I've had my betta in small tanks with other fish before. No problem with carefully selected fish. I don't remember what type of filter I had then, but I've gotten a 3.5 gallon tank and have put a betta and 6 pygmy corydoras in it and I can't find a filter slow enough for the betta. They are...