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So, the picture in the op was after my water change yesterday. I had already removed the sheets of bga that form around the bottom and just above the sand line, and under the crypts. Attached are 2 pics of spots that have already come back. I think my LEDs are set to 5000k, I only have the...

So I’m struggling with B/G algae on the crypts along the front glass of my 20 g long. It’s on the glass along the sand too. I read still water, excess light and too much nutrients are the cause. 1. How can I increase the flow around the bottom of my tank? 2. Should I upgrade my Aqueon 10...

I am. I put a new filter pad in with activated carbon in it. (alongside the sponge filter that is usually in there) Should it need replaced frequently because I’m removing a chemical or can it stay for a few weeks? (I don’t use them, I modified my HOB with ceramic beads and a large porous sponge...

1 Cardinal Tetra left 6 Zebra Danios 6 Serpae Tetras 3 Otos 2 Nerites

I forgot to answer your other question. I do a 20% water change every other week. In between I top off 1 gallon to keep it at the rim.

Thanks! I never knew that! I’ll fill to the top with each refill. I usually leave it up to the top daily. I was thinking I was adding more O2 for them right now. Appreciate the info!

@Colin_T 75-90% all at once or in stages? Heavy black fuzzy algae on plants and thin black coat on rock surfaces.

Feeling gutted. Did a 20% wc yesterday. For the first time I used a proper dose of AlgaeFix in my 20 gal. This morning 3 -4 wild caught Cardinals are dead. Tetras acting fine. Danios congregating near the top of the tank by the filter flow. Did a 20% wc about an hour ago and added the HOB...

Perfect! Thank you Colin_T!

I have a strange question. When I clean my shrimp tank, I siphon the water and detritus into a 1 gallon water jug. Then I water my indoor plants with that water. Do the planaria worms continue to live in my potted plants? Or do they die without being fully submerged in water?

10 gal aquarium, black sand and Fluval Bio Stratum substrate. Amazon Sword, Java Ferns, Red Root Floaters, Crypt Parva, Lobelia Cardinalis small form. NewCrew Sky LED light, Aqueon Quiet Flow 10 HOB, Yukihalu small 50 watt heater, air stone. 8 cardinal Tetras, 3 Otocinclus, 1 Nerite Snail...

They are still skittish. They like checking out the new arrangement and have been playing in and around the driftwood more, but as soon as I walk across the room they all dart away to their favorite back corner. I’m still the scary predator, hoping one day I’ll be their favorite food lady!

Thank you all for your help!! Here is my updated aquarium. I added Amazon Swords and Red Root Floaters. I rearranged the Java Ferns and moved the faux driftwood.

They are in my living room. The ceiling fan is always on, but they probably don’t see that. But it’s just me and my husband. The tv is on in the evening, but their lights are on a sundown dimmer. During the day I’m around cleaning and doing laundry, etc. I will add more plants and a...

Yep, Colombian form!

Thank you! I can get a black background right away. I did cut my lights over 50% and they do come out and swim when the room is still. I’ll look into getting some surface plants too. I’m excited to see if I can tell the difference in species. Very cool information. Thank you.

I give mine tropical fish flake food, blanched veggies and the occasional algae wafer.

I bought a small school of wild caught Cardinal Tetras a few months ago. Do they ever lose their skittishness? Mine dart away and hide in the same place whenever I walk across the room or approach to feed them. My tank always looks empty. Picture of when they’ve come out to eat.

Update: tank is doing quite well. I now have 9 cherry shrimp babies that were born in the tank. Everyone else is doing great! My ghost shrimp are huge now and have taken on a blueish/gray hue. They are very comical during feeding time. The adult cherries look happy and healthy too! They love...

I bought some ghost shrimp at my LFS too. As they have aged and grown bigger they have definitely changed color. They are now darker now with a grayish blue hue. I just assume it’s age.

Thank you @AdoraBelle Dearheart for your kind reply. I’m so frustrated that my LFS sold me the Oto’s for my Mollie tank. I need to go up there and work with them on restocking. To answer your question about the other fish, he is a Red Eye Tetra. He’s an “orphan” that came with a tank I bought...

I just did a 30% water change. I can do more in the morning. I have to let my outdoor tap water come up to temp overnight. I have the Mollie in a net so he can stay at the top of the water and get oxygen. He can rest and not have to constantly swim. Terrible photo, tank lights are off for the...