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Wow! that is an amazing tank. I would aspire to have something so lush and beautiful. Maybe one day! Thanks for the heads up on the aquasoils. I will skip it. Maybe I will do something else with just plants in another project or something like that.

Thanks Colin… I thought maybe the plants would benefit, but if not, then that is one less complication for sure!

Thanks everyone for your help on this. I have taken some immediate action and have a loose plan. Here are the things some of you suggested that I have done: I wrapped the back and sides in black. Interestingly the fish swim closer to back glass now. I have changed the water a few times (30%)...

Thank you all for your comments. I had a long night to think this over and decided I am not giving up on these fish. I am going to make it work, but I need a plan. You all gave me good stuff to think about and I am making some noob mistakes here. To answer some of your questions: Great...

Thanks Otter. Yes agreed nitrates high. I seem to be able to get the nitrates down to the 10-20 but never lower after a 30% change. When I do the water changes I am vacuuming the gravel as well (using python) Could that be kicking up too much junk and I should just swap the water and less vacuuming?

Hello all- I need help. I feel like I am ready to quit. I hate that this is my first post. My setup seems pretty simple, 40 gal tank, hang over the sdie filter, two airstones and has been up since September. I cycled the tank before adding fish and since the addition of the fish, I have had...