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Thanks all for the info. When I started to put one of the plants in I noticed there was some tiny hard thing on it and I immediately took it out. But I think one got into the tank 😵‍💫 So when I rinse them, do I just use regular tap water? Right now they are in a pitcher full of tank water. TIA!

Thank you! I actually read that I should rinse and put them in isolation for 24hrs. Is that correct? If so, which water am I using? Your tank is beautiful! Oh and what type of nutrients do I add for them?

So I purchased my first plant ever! It is Anacharis and I got 3 small bunches. Now what do I do? Just add it to the tank? Or is there something I need to do prior? TIA!!😁

No thank you! 😁

The API GH & KH test kit.

Hey everybody happy weekend! Can someone please explain this chart to me? First time using this test kit. The instructions state to count how many drops it takes to turn from one color to another. For the KH, it's supposed to turn from blue to yellow, however I never really saw any blue color...

Perfect sense ty! So I would be okay to do that even tho it's not fully cycled? Today we have .5 amon 0 nitrite 0 nitrate 6.2 ph. I also found an amon calculator that says the NH3 is .0003 I attached a screenshot. Not sure what to do with that info but it sounds good... right?

Gotcha! I was thinking if putting half gravel and half sand was possible. Is there a way to maybe put a small divider between the two? Just tall enough to separate them? The 75gal is their home. They would only be in the 10gal for the shortest time possible. But I've read about having a...

Me again! I just noticed that on of my OG Dojos has some kinda "spots"...? I've attached a couple pics. Anyone know what it might be? TIA!!😁

I do have an empty 10gal in storage. Guess I'm gonna have to dig it out! 🤪 THAT is the best reason to do it!! I've been thinking about getting it running for a while now. Is there any way to maybe do half and half? Also, I just fed them a couple of peas (yes boiled and skinned) and they were...

Hey y'all!! Right now I have Spectrastone gravel and I'm thinking I should probably change it. I currently have 3 Dojo Loaches in a 75gal tank and with my inexperienced self, I purchased the gravel (75lbs) prior to knowing that I needed to choose stock first. And by the way, the pet store owner...

I'll probably start a new thread for that. Thanks bunches for all of your expertise!! My Dojos thank you too!😁

I've never had plants before and I really don't have a clue on where to start. I'm also super intimidated by the thought of harming my fish due to my lack of knowledge and experience. 🧐😳 I have read a little bit here and there. There was one that I read about that sounded super easy and it...

Okay so I just added the API Essentials along with 2 lbs of bio rings. 🤞😁

Perfect will definitely do that thank you!!

The API tap water conditioner is what I'm currently using. And yes, there is ammonia in my tap water so I should go back to using Prime? I also have the API AmmoLock. Should I use that too? It's amazing (and a little overwhelming) how many different products are available and even more...

I have the API Master kit and have been using the API tap water conditioner. I stopped using Prime and Stability per recommendations from folks in this forum. Besides the bio rings, I just received cut to fit sponge and some filter floss that was also recommended here. I just want my babies to...

Unfortunately yes (per pet shop guy) 😕 This was before I found y'all. However, on 9/24 I thought it was cycled due to the following parameters: AMON 0, NITRITE 0, NITRATE 5, PH 7.2, TEMP 76°. However, the next day the AMON was 1 and has stayed there until this morning, now it's at .5. I have...

Yes I have 3 Dojos

Yes they came with them. I have 6lbs in six bags.

Good Morning my fellow fish people! I purchased some Bio Rings and need some direction. Is there anything specific that I need to do to them before putting in the tank? I assume that I can just put them inside the filter is that correct? And how much? I have a 75gal tank with an Aqueon Quietflow...

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Thanks much for the info!

Thank you sir!

Thank you so much! I love that youtube name! Hilarious 😂 I will be checking it out for sure!

Hey y'all! I have a Aqueon Quietflow 75 hob. I have read that instead of purchasing new filters, I could DIY with stuff like this. Thoughts? https://a.co/d/7d81H8Z I could also use some help choosing the right bio media for my 75gal tank and filter unit and how to use it. Also, I just gotta...

Yup will do! TY!

Thanks for the reassurance! I have a Fluval E300 Advanced Electronic 300-Watt Heater that I haven't even installed yet due to the current weather. It will probably will be a few weeks before it will need it. Not to mention that it's a little intimidating because I'm still trying to figure out...

The temp got a little over 80°F. Right now have 3 Dojo Loaches in a 75gal and I know that they prefer cooler temps. I live in an apartment complex so I have no control over it. I have to keep the air conditioner on or I would melt lol. I live upstairs and it's just a wall unit (would love...

Hey y'all Tres Loaches here (that's the name of my tank). So I just did a 50% wc. The weather here has been super hot last few days (and for the rest of the week) the cold water comes out very warm. I did some research (before I found y'all) and read that to cool the tank down (without a...

Thank you so much for this info! I am super excited to learn as much as I can. It definitely makes me feel more at ease knowing that I can come here and get the TRUTH from folks who have tons of knowledge and experience and who genuinely care!! So glad I found y'all!!