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    Temperature Matching Using A Hose And A Kettle

    I'm with "fishcrazy". bucket it in, not so risky. If the temp drops too suddenly you will lose fish.  Even though you de-chlorinate the before putting the hose in, if the fish hang around the hose tip they are directly getting untreated water.  
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    Sand Substrate

    I think it would be less stressful for the fish if you put them in a big container with some of the ornaments and plants from the tank and with an airstone, rather than taking the gravel out and then adding the sand, while they are in the tank.
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    Should I Be Adding Salt?

    Salt is okay if you need to treat the fish for something. Some fish, like Clown Loaches, are sensitive to salt. I was adding salt to my tank, but my loaches got sick and the plants kept dying, since removing the salt (through regular water changes), my loaches are back to their normal selves and...
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    Help With 'lumpy' Oscar

    How is the fish? Good luck with it, always a worry when they get sick.
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    Clown Loaches Worms? Velvet? Help !

    Hi, I have 3 clown loaches, all of them have red streaks down their bodies, all are active, eat well and seem very happy. I'm told that these red streaks are worms, is this true? and if so what can i treat them with.  The larger of the 3 has like a whitish coat, again, he eats, plays and is not...
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    How To Keep The Algae

    Hi, looks great!!  How did you get it to grow only on the stuff you wanted it on? thanks
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    Hi From Cairns, Australia

    Hi everyone,, my name is Anita, I have been into fish for a number of years, but have only had some recent success.  I have only just discovered "fish forums" and can't believe how helpful and friendly people are. Thanks   
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    Diy Sump

    Hi, i'm interested in doing a diy sump as well, i believe you can use those heavy duty clear plastic containers as well as a glass one...
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