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I would like to set up a Guppy tank. The problem is my pH is low (6.5) and KH is pretty much 0. Would it be ok to do the Guppy tank with crushed coral. I think that should create a better pH and hardness. Would you agree with this?

Now thats all said in done i am not seeing eggs. well there is this white little beads at the surface of the water on the glass. i picked one up and its hard and gritty so im not sure its an egg. the only realy problem is i dont know what else it could be. Its certainly not substrate.

Ptivacy! They kept letting a Red Eye Tetra butt in for a Ménage à trois

I have two gold inca mystery snails. The keep climbing on top of each other. Is this fighting or breeding? Honestly i have no clue how you sex a snail so they are indeed a mystery to me.

thanks i will print it out so i can keep it in mind

Ok i have started the cycle. Instead of using fish i got some ammonia drops. First time doing a fishless cycle so wish me luck.

Hey guys i ordered some Amonia stuff from Chewys Wish me luck as i have never done a fishless cycle before.

I did plan on MTS as i read they dig into the sand and keep it turned over. As for the cycling you have to understand im old and we have always used fish in cycling the tank back in the day lol I have no problem of a fishless cycle mind you its just not something us old timers think about :)

Yeah i know the male Betta is not a community fish, i think it always comes to mind because its a tough fish that can breath air. I have always used them to cycle a tank. I am by no means set on it, it just came to mind. Honestly i cant think of to many fish that would fit the bill as a...

My main interest is in Tetras Most likely Rummy Nose or Neon. I will have a center piece fish perhaps a betta or angel and then small fish. Certainly a gang of Corys for the bottom of the tank. Then snails and shrimp for extra clean up.

I think what they are talking about is there is a setting for 24/7 and it goes from bright white to a dim blue. However you can shut the light off and there be zero light. Oh i am not set on any plant over another right now. I just said Monte Carlo because it looked nice but any other will work...

Well lets see its a 40 gallon breeder tank. GH= 25. This is the light i have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFHD1G1/?tag=ff0d01-20 Im not set on any type of plant over another. I have never had live plants before but here are some thoughts on plants Java fern, Java moss, water sprite and...

So if alkalinty is KH is my KH high or low? With the pH at 6.5 i assumed i had soft water.

Got a few questions if i may; 1) Im thinking about adding a C02 system to help with plants. Whats a good one without it being super expensive. I was looking at this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q9YC25Y/?tag=ff0d01-20 2) where does one go to refill the C02 cylinder? 3)...

Im running a Penguin 350 and a sponge filter in a 40 breeder. Overkill yes but if i ever lose power i can run the sponge filter off a battery backup air pump.

OK i got my water tested and here are the numbers. BTW the test used was NINAO Aquarium Test Strips 10 in 1 Alkalinity……………………... 80 pH…………………………….. 6.5 Total Hardness……………….. 25 Iron……………………………. 0 Copper……..…………………. 0.1

I did ask the guy but he said they dont know the number just soft water. As for the other, well i can try but its a petco so i likely know more than they do.

Ok the local water treatment plant said our PH is 7.1 to 7.6 And while they dont have numbers per say but we have soft water. and they gave me the number for iron which is .05mg Does that help?

I don't know exact numbers on hardness but our water is pretty soft. our PH is 7

Thanks, everyone for the input. I am not set on a Betta by any means. I just think they would make a good centerpiece fish. More importantly, it is a tough fish so i was going to use it to cycle the tank.

I can do without plastic plants im just nervous about real plants. When i was young my father had angels and oscars and real plats. I dont remember everything about it, but i do remember it was a mess. the plants died and messed up the tank bad. But i do really want live plants they not only...

Hey guys. It's been a hot minute since I had a tank set up. Its time I think for a new one. Now I am by no means a newbie but I don't consider myself an expert either. This go round im doing things totally different. So tell me if this sounds ok. 1) Sand substrate (always had gravel with UGF...

I am planning on setting up a tank come spring, just researching ahead of the game. One of my favorite fish is the Neon Tetras. Now im seeing green neon tetras, will these school together with normal neons?

I would say it is quite safe. I have used it in tanks in the past. Made a rather good size cave for a crayfish and he had no issues with it. But to be on the safe side after i baked it i let it soak in water for a week. that way if something is gonna leech it should clear it up.

My family always had fish growing up. As an adult, i have had many tanks through the years. I am no expert but certainly not a newbie. I should note though that every tank i had was gravel with a UGF. I am mainly interested in Tetras, Barbs, shrimp, and the like. Oh i should note that i have...

My brain hurts, i cant decide to do a tank with gravel or sand. What are you using and how has it worked for you?

Whats it's name? I was thinking about the Marineland Bio-Wheel Emperor 400 Aquarium Power Filter. its rated for up to 80 gallons. I am using a 40 so it should be over kill if anything

Perhaps i did not explain myself clearly. When i say fast start chems i was referring to ammonia, thus promoting the good bac to get started. That said i am not set in stone with anything. that's why i am researching and asking questions :) i want to do this right ya know

Ok so next question plants, yes or no? I have really only used plastic/silk ones before. When i was a kid my dad had live plants in his Oscar tank. As i recall they turned brown and died. Making a huge mess in the tank to boot. I would like to try live plants but not sure what would be best...

I was planning of using a quick cycle chemical to get it ready, and as for plants see below.

Yes a 40 Breeder tank is 36" Wide x 15" Long x 16" High giving it slightly more size than a 55 gallon take as far as surface goes. oops i meant 36.5” wide x 19.25” high x 17.125”

Hey, by all means, hit me with what you got. I am a fast learner and i want to do this right! I cant call today but on Tuesday i will call and ask about the hardness. I do know we have a ton of Chlorine in the water, smells like a swimming pool. That is really no issue as i will have the tank...

Oh as a note i am thinking about a Betta, Neon Tetras, and some bottom dwellers be they shrimp and or fish. Maybe some snails too

Ok lets say i was to go with sand, i actually kinda like that idea. What sand to buy? Can you use Play Sand from Home Depot, or do i need something else?

Ok so i have decided to get back into aquariums. I have had many since i was a child, but it has been a good while. I have always had a 20-gallon tank, this time i am going for a 40. Its been at least 10 to 13 years since i had a setup, im sure things have changed. Anyway, i have a problem...

Hello, Im new round here and just wanted to say hello. I currently do not have an aquarium set up. I will be doing that come spring, so i figured that gives me time to research and get all my gear. Im sure i will have plenty of questions.