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Did not realize the blood parrots were treated so inhumanely.. Definitely not getting those! My list of fish is dwindling to nothing... haha    Yes I have the paper strips, I will purchase the drop kit from API and give some better readings this weekend.   I'll read your instructions for cycling...

I have been adding a small bit of fish food for ammonia. I don't have an ammonia specific test (I will have to get one) just the nitrate and nitrites. Its ok! I'm happy to brain storm about the stock -- I want all the fish to be happy.   So, no frogs.. no galaxy danios.. no gourami   I'll get...

I have been attempting the fishless cycle process (its been 2 weeks since start) I'm using the tetra safe start -- This is the first time I have done it.   Right now my parameters are (using API 5 in 1 strips): Temp: 75 degrees F  pH 6.5 Nitrate 20 mg/L Nitrite 0 gH 30 mg/L kH between 0-40 mg/L...

Thank you everyone. The fish on my list are only examples of species that I like to give you an idea of the look I am going for. I'm open to any suggestion.  The Bristlenose is great! I'll definitely consider that one.    I decided on fake plants.. After doing more research my lighting was not...

Hello Everyone,    I have a new 60 Gallon Tank with filter and heating system. I have not set anything up yet as I am still doing a lot of research. My main goals are to have odd-ball type fish, freshwater, live plants and only Captive (farm raised) species. My experience is mostly with keeping...