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That's a bit of a problem, as I don't have anything in the tank yet. And when I do put something in there, it's going to be a bit harder to decide if it's the wood or something else. But I will absolutely keep these instructions in mind for the future. Thanks!!

Okay! Thank you so much for the informative response @Byron! I really appreciate it!

I don't know what size tank this is for, because my method doesn't work on bigger tanks. But, what I do for my 10 gallon is I use a turkey baster, it has enough suction to get things off the surface of the sand, but can be used to "deep clean" the sand too if you want. The down side is that...

The tank is nasty with algae growth, I know! 😄

Hey y'all! I know that most of the time, growth on the wood isn't harmful, but I want to be safe than sorry. So, I would love it if y'all would just confirm it isn't toxic or something. It's maple wood from a dead branch that fell from my tree, and I boiled for only a few hours just to kinda...

How do you tell Captain Nemo apart from all his siblings?

They all have such big tummies!!!

For centerpiece, if they matched your water params, I've heard good things about pearl gouramis and bolivian rams. For schooling fish, I'm going to agree with @AdoraBelle Dearheart. I guess if you wanted you could always stock up on more kuhli loaches, I hear they are more active and...

I've seen some video use a nice clear plastic equipment to make it look less noticeable, at the very least more pleasing to the eye. Other than that, I'd have to agree @Byron with using the scaping it self to try and hide it.

Hello!! That username is awesome!

There are a couple of videos on YT that talk about breeding these fish. Maybe you could find inspiration there.

How much longer till they are ready, Rocky? Asking because my 10 gal is still uninhabited, and I would like to get something in there.

Greetings! Lots of other Betta lovers here too!

Hi! I know it's been a while since you last posted on this thread, but I'm curious, how is the tank doing?

Did you watch a certain Wild Kratts episode to learn this or somewhere else?

Maybe think about the different kinds of fish you want, and go from there. Like do you want a bottom dweller or algae eaters? Do you want schooling fish? Do you even want fish, instead thinking about invertebrates? Just some thoughts to help some ideas get going. -Morganna

Hi! Sorry to butt in, but I have a question about the apistos, because I'm interested in them, but have no experience with them. Are they aggressive to the other fish during breeding? I get worried that they'd stress my other fish out by trying to protect their fry.

Oh goodness, if I ever find one of those on my porch, I'd faint....

If the OP doesn't mind, can I butt in and ask where everyone buys their fish food? Also, what do y'all think about Repashy Gel foods?

Haha, no worries! I'm only scared of them when they are physically in front of me! Was just joking. They were good photos. Okay, but I shudder at the thought of ever calling them "furry eight legged puppies". Like, ughhhhh.....

I love the doggie pic at the bottom! The photos are well done Maisy! But a little warning about the tarantula would have been nice, there might be arachnophobes here on this forum...

I know someone who swears that her Betta would come to the front of the tank everytime she sang.

I think that your drawing is great Rocky! I've never tried to draw a dinosaur before, and feel too intimidated to try. Maybe you could try drawing another dino, and make it even better. I myself haven't done that many landscape paintings (the two I did just came out looking... thin). I find...

Haha, mine would probably think we're just being stupid for splitting up and go wander in her own direction! :rofl:

Everything noted! @Byron, thankfully there are no inhabitants in the tank, and so nothing harmed. I hope to get some shrimp in there soon, and they would keep the wood clean, and thus then no reason for me to take it out. But I will be wary of moving in the future, so thank you for warning me...

I think it is very nice! I started out with Tetra food because I didn't know any better, but am hoping to switch over to UltraFresh. Would you recommend it even though it wasn't listed in your article?

Hello! I wasn't sure where to put this question, so mods, feel free to move it to a better place. I just removed some wood from my tank in order to scrub off some excess algae and fungus stuff. But when removed, I see that anywhere that the wood was in contact with the sand, the sand is now a...

Welcome Jerry! Another Maryland fishkeeper here!

Is this the water changer you recommend?

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!

Okay, so, since I started fish keeping, I've had to use 5 gallon buckets. I'm at the point where just thinking about them make me tired. It is exhausting as I am sure y'all must know, to carry them around the house full of water. So I would love to invest in a water changer. But I have a big...

Thank you!!! Yeah, I was super close, and so holding my breath! I didn't know how he would react to having a camera lens a foot from his face, not to mention the plant he is in is also attracts a lot of bees. It's probably my favorite mantis pic so far.

These are couple of favorites I take on a nikon d3100