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All good ideas above. You mentioned putting fans in the greenhouse. Very important as you know. Have you thought about using a dehumidifier to control humidity? Dehumidifiers circulate air and produce heat.

That's a beautiful story! How kind of you to provide that kitty with a loving home. She is a very pretty cat. Yep, they have a way of 'adopting' good people. Thanks for sharing!

No, to answer your question. It depends on the species and your room's temperature. Often we think of tropical as hot but in reality, many tropical fishes in the tropics originate in cooler waters, especially during the rainy season. My fish room has a dehumidifier that puts out much heat...

Okay, that's why I mentioned the guppies. When I wrote my plant column, I would get similar questions and the source often turned out to be a subtle increase in fish population coupled with a new light. Your new light would be the sole suspect if nothing else at all changed but a different...

If all things being equal (that is nothing else has changed) then it must be the new light. It might be correct for your tank size but not sufficient for plant growth. Is it a plant light? Getting back to everything being equal...you have guppies and has the population increased?

Well, I actually use a couple of heaters rather than one huge one for several reasons. To share the load so one large one isn't constantly running and wearing out fast, if a thermostat fails there is less risk of boiling the fish & better heating distribution. I usually replace heaters after...

It is analogous to incandescent light bulbs in a multiple bulb fixture. One bulb burns out, you replace it and the new bulb is clearly brighter than the older bulbs.

Looks like the radio aerial from a 57 Chevrolet! Very nice.

Wonders of Wildlife is amazing. I wrote venue descriptions and a Pitch Book for them back in early 2000's. You might contact them and ask specifically about that fish. Wonders of Wildlife is a world class facility.

Was this fish on display at Wonders of Wildlife?

In my opinion, absolutely yes. But I always go with a low bioload for various reasons such as water parameters 'cushion,' growth of fish etc. Some of those fish will get big.

I think I used to have a copy of that book. Is it the one that was published sometime in the late 70's or early 80's? There are many plant books. Look for The Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants by Peter Hiscock. That is a good source. So is Diane Walstad's book The Ecology of the Planted...

My situation is very (frighteningly!) similar to Gary's. A Red Ear Slider (RES) is a long-term commitment. Unfortunately, Arizona has a kill on sight for RES unless you can prove it was purchased from a pet shop. Given your situation, In my opinion, I would try to rehome the turtle...legally...

I'll take a guess here if it is in an aquarium: Either it was brought indoors from say, a pond and is not getting enough light or nutrients. If it is in a pond then what you are seeing is normal for the onset of the Fall season and winter. Or: It is getting 'sunburned' if it was indoors and...

I was just corrected...cover the tank with a glass lid to maintain the humidity. Yes, I remember that now!

One of our kids had them in a 55 like yours but we had to put a tightly fitting top on the tank because the little critters climbed out. Try a a screen top. Firebelly Toads are easy to keep and breed rapidly. Try tiny mealworms with the heads removed as well a fruit flies. They also like...

Very pretty tank! Not sure where you live in Florida but there is an excellent mom and pop shop near Destin that specializes in nano tanks. Personally, I would keep the bioload very low. Consider Celestial Pearl Danios (Danio margaritatus) as a choice. Let's discuss your pond plans in a new...

I don't think anyone knows the answer to your question; I certainly don't how much is too much. If you want to use it, why not do a percentage of the amount you used in your larger tanks if you are happy with the results? That is probably a good place to start if you really think there is a...

Welcome to the forum, Ella! Glad you joined. Depending on the fish size and frequency of partial water exchanges (water quality) and filtration two goldfish in a 20 gallon tank is the max I would recommend. As they grow, and they will get big, I would increase the tank size to a 55 gallon...

Eccezionale! What a great site. I wish other sites would also support: No turtles in mini-tanks, No goldfish bowls, no Bettas in vases, no giant fish in small tanks, that there are no cleaning fish and boycott artificial colors!

Velvetgun might contact this German wholesaler for assistance. https://www.aquariumglaser.de/en/18-toothcarps-killis-and-livebearers/jordanella-floridae-2/ I bet there is someone in Italy importing or breeding them.

Are you on the mainland or one of the islands such as Sicily? They are available in the UK and I am sure if you search around, someone has them. They are very prolific and hobbyists are usually looking for someone to take the offspring.

Over the years I've kept several killifish but the most recent and enjoyable was Jordanella floridae (American-Flag Fish) which is a pupfish. They live about five years with good care. Click on the Killifish forum on this site and scroll down to two posts about care I made.

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Try contacting your local school district and offer that treasure trove to their science/biology curriculum. I am sure they will be thrilled to have the donation.

No worries, many of us pipe in music. I wouldn't worry unless you are using a super subwoofer, playing your guitar through a Marshall Stack or pounding on a set of vintage Ludwigs with Zildjian crash cymbals. Play your CD's and pick away. Just be careful to avoid electrical or grounding...

I broke a tank doing that when I first started keeping fish. It was a beautiful Odell. Here is my opinion, put your tank on a solid, level stand that is properly sized for your tank and its weight.

Welcome to the forum! You truckers truly move America and I thank you! Enjoy your retirement.

That's interesting! I should sleep in soft water!

Welcome! Check out this oldie! Full of famous actors rocking to the Gentrys. Batman is great but Dawn Wells is the best. Again, @fishorama, welcome!

If you are looking for aesthetics, river rocks or pea gravel look great. Most of us don't use any substrate. Plants are rooted in pots. How large is your pond?

Very nice! I think for your next project, you are describing a bog filter. Yeah, up-flow is preferred. There are a bunch of videos on line showing how to do it. There is also an excellent UK site that specializes in ponds: https://www.gardenpondforum.com/ Click on 'what's new' and you will...

Are these newly acquired plants? How long has the tank been established?

Try tying them to the driftwood with cotton thread. The thread should not be super tight to avoid crushing or breaking the roots. Over time, the plant attaches itself to the wood and the thread dissolves. If on line, the source then is unknown. They could have been grown emersed or...in...

Don't be embarrassed, we are all here to help each other! Most of what is on the net about java fern is trash such as it only grows in dim light and in water temp of 68 to 78 degrees blah, blah... Do you have the roots attached to a log or rock? That is the best way to get it started...

No, they will sink too fast. This food is excellent...

I have kept them and learned they are very sensitive to nitrates. You indicated the water parameters are fine but double check for nitrates. They are mostly dusk and dawn feeders and most likely are foraging when the lights are out. Don't over feed and make sure the water's surface isn't too...

My Archerfish is now 17 years old so we will see. @TwoTankAmin nailed it. Good stewardship is essential. I didn’t really keep records on the lifespan of my fish until around 2003. What I discovered is they often live much longer than expected. My Mudskippers certainly did.

Check marketplace. Here is just one posting on the other side of the lake from you. Scroll down from that and there are several other large tanks for sale. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1879025249249276/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post