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the substrate below my microsword is the same, I used gravel because I heard quite a bit of bad things about sand at first, but now I am thinking that my next project (29gal) will have sorta a half sand, half gravel look. Its still in the planning phase for now, but should be pretty fun once i...

the tank was my first tank and its been going for about 6 months, I had all plastic for a while, but soon after browsing the net, i fell in love with the natural look of planted tanks. I am a recent veteran of the war in Iraq, and since I have spent the last six years in the Marines, only...

Hey all, I wanted to update quick, I took your advice and went with a black background, boy did that make a difference, I also read that to battle algae one should get plenty of stemmed plants, so i picked up a radeon sword and a small melon sword a couple days ago. The next day i stumbled upon...

I really appreciate all the feedback, true, i am kinda impartial to the shipwreck, my son picked it out and I figured id leave it till my tank starts to grow in a little more. I have been looking for vals all over, but there arent any LFS that carry them. I will probably just wait and get a...

Ok here goes... I began my foray into live plants in my aquariums one month ago today. I tried several things along the way, and have finally settled on a good beginning setup. First my stats: 10 US Gal Freshwater, DIY co2, 2x12watt full spectrum flourescents. Nitrate 20 Nitrite 0 Ph 7.0-7.2...

While browsing freshwateraquariumplants.com I came across this product: http://www.freshwateraquariumplants.com/Me.../PROD/CEDFP/NAV Just wondering if anyone has tried this or what, figured i would get a little feedback before i dropped $12 plus shipping.

hey fishkiller, what is your "tree"? I am pretty new to planted tanks, and i kinda like that look.

It seems to me that if you are going to come here for advice, take it. Its very rude, as well as a waste of moderators and members time, to ask what their opinion is then disregard it completely. With that said, Goldfish are a cool water fish.... they require 45-65 degree water, so they do...

I was browsing some aquarium plant sites and came across this product, Just wondering if anyone has any advice on it, whether or not it works, what the results were, etc, Any info would be great!

well if your in to REALLY low maintenance, make it a goldfish tank, but personally the best starter tank is a tropical (warm water) freshwater tank, due to the large selection of fish readily available. brackish works, but requires slightly more effort on your part. whatever you choose, best...

There are many sites devoted to aquarium plants, i have found the most helpful is this forum, because the sites mostly go by scientific name, and sometimes common name. If you dont have a digital cam, then try going to: http://www.tropica.com -or- http://www.aquariumplant.com...

1 System of a down 1 Korn 1 Pantera 1 Soulfly (formerly Sepultra) 1 My Chemical Romance 1 Green Day 1 Nine Inch Nails 1 Offspring (older stuff) 1 Led Zepplin 1 Lynrd Skynrd I could go on and on (yes i realize they are all #1, i couldnt chose just one!!!) :/

I think its a beautiful tank, I usually go for the natural look as well, but I must say you have one nice looking tank. Are the plants in there live? they look fantastic.

I just stumbled onto that site between when i posted and when you replied, I really like that concept, its just one of a few ideas I had. I really am just trying to get ideas about the most practical way to group some tanks together, I am an accomplished woodworker, so the building of the...

Hey all, I am looking for a little inspiration and any pointers as I am now planning my "piece de resistance" I am thinking of building a custom tank stand/ cabinet that would house three tanks, probably 20-29 gallons apiece. My rough idea would be to have them arranged in a fashion that would...

jen, you are my hero, I am still pretty new to fishkeeping...6 months, and very new to planted tanks, and your tank has quickly become my inspiration.... very nice, it took my breath away..... keep up the good work!

I got this plant a few days ago at my LFS, they didnt know what it was because all that work there are pimple nosed college kids. I thought i would take a chance and it seems to really like my 10gal tank. I would just like to know what it is so i can better care for it and also for the peace of...

Hornwort will grow just about anywhere, in my experience, its very hardy, just throw a little in the top of the tank, and your guppy fry will love using it for a place to hide. If you are gonna get vals, get the american or italian strains, the strain thats often sold as jungle vallisnera grows...

I have some algae going in my 29gal freshwater community tank, its been doing nicely, except i am starting to notice some medium to heavy algae growth on my plants (plastic and silk, not real) I have a large piece of driftwood in the tank, and also a large porous rock with caves in it. Just...

I got home from work today and noticed that my lyretail molly's one eye is puffy and swollen so bad that the eye is barely visible, its a dalmation lyretail molly and its eyes are both usually black but now it has a white swelling around it. Anyone know what this is or how to treat it?

My first time doing this, i chose hornwort for my little 5 gal hex tank because everything i read and heard about it was that it is a real hardy plant, i put it in my tank monday night, march 6th and tonite got home from work and noticed it was kinda wilty and had some funny white stuff on it...

when i do my 25% changes I use a siphon/vacuum hose and clean the gravel and pull out 2.5 gallons then i run tap water and add aqua safe to it. Refill my tank with same temp water and then im done I use the filter that came with the tank ( was a set ) its designed for a 10 gallon tank and...

Hey looking for any ideas on why i cant get my nitrites down (NOT NITRaTES) i posted on here about a week and a half ago, same prob. I tried what was suggested but i cant seem to KEEP my levels down, I had them down to about 3.0 ppm a few days ago but now are nearing 10 ppm again. I was...

i have begun my cycle right now, and am just thinking ahead for what i would like to have in the tank. the guppies- how many could i have, say 2 when my tank is cycled then 2 more in a month or so? This tank sits on an end table in my living room and i would like some colorful, entertaining...

I just bought a 5g hex tank, (i know its small but its cool looking) and I am not sure of the types of fish that enjoy taller tanks, i have heard mabye angelfish, but would like to know what else is out there.

What sorts of fish enjoy the taller hex tanks? I think i wanna get it anyway, its such a neat setup.

my nitrites are the problem... could i put the corys in a new tank and then salt the tank with the nitrIte problem?

What about aquarium salt? My literature that came with my test kit says to add some, but most of what ive read before says that i do not need it whats your take on aquarium salt?

Ok, I was thinking of getting a hex 5 gal tank anyway, should i get it and put my danios in there? i used them to cycle the tank they are in. I will be getting a 29 gal when my taxes are back, and will have several small schools of community fish in there. Could i use them to cycle my 5gal hex...

Ok, I just tested my 10g freshwater tank and my nitrites are above 10ppm, and my nitrates are around 80 ppm, I just did a 20% water change, treated my new water with AquaSafe and EasyBalance but the levels are still high. My test kit says that anything above .5ppm of nitrites is bad, how do I...

Hi Deb dont feel bad i am really new at this too. i also am from near the cities, altoona to be exact, i started with a little 10gal freshwater and i am HOOKED, so mabye i will take some of those little ones off of your hands for my next tank, just let me know.

I am trying to plan a saltwater tank and would really like to get some live rock for it, the only problem is that the nearest reef is 1500 miles away....(i live in western wisconsin) i have done a few cursory searches online, but it seems like i would pay as much for shipping as for the rock...

Hello all, as a recent veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I picked up the hobby of keeping fish as a peaceful way to de-stress, and I have become hooked. I have a healthy 10 gal freshwater right now, and am thinking of expanding my collection with a saltwater tank (10gal). I am not going to...