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Not sure what this is or what I need to do to get rid of it. Any advice is welcome.

I actually just left that customers house and confirmed it is bolbitus. I had a little melt on the crypts he gave me (not surprising) bit this has shown no issues in the 2 weeks since I got it.

It looks pretty close to the this.

I was given this a few weeks ago. The person who gave it to me said he picked it up in Chicago about 20 years ago and hasn't seen it in a store since. Does anyone have a ID for it. Its a Rizome like a java fern that's about all I know.

I've only had these for about 2 weeks so I'm just getting familiar with the swordtails. Are these 2 pregnant?

Going back and looking at the photos the plants aren't explosively growing but its clear that all the ones in the front. (can't remember the name of it) have grown at least .5" in the past couple of days. The swords all look healthy and the java's are all standing up straighter than when they...

I think my tank is cycling well. AM Tested at 1ppm Ammonia and .25 nitrite. somewhere between 1 and 5 nitrate Next day tested at .25 ammonia. and .5 nitrite roughly the same nitrate I added ammonia (fishless fuel) to get it back to 1ppm Afternoon same day Tested .25 Ammonia and .5 Nitrate with...

Under the sand is some fluval plant and shrimp stratum. Was a bit too pricy to do much more than the 18lb bag for now. I did leave the uv light off for now. It's just on the smaller of the 2 pumps. I'm unsure of how much of a benefit is the uv light. Do I need it all once it is cycled?

I spent the last 5 hours cleaning this then getting it set up. I'll start cycling it tomorrow. This thing was a lot of work but was very rewarding getting to do it with my daughter. 2 quick questions before i start the cycle. Should I turn off the UV light on the smaller filter until the...

How many would you recommend I start with

Yes dH.

The hardness measured at 10 and the ph was 7.8 No ammonia or nitrates/nitrites showed in the test either

This is all I can really get for the water. But.... This isn't really the water I'm on. We have what are called Municipal Utility Districts and each of these Mud's are their own water system. The well and water treatment facility is about 100 yards from my house and this well serves my...

I'll take a sample over to my local fish store and get it sampled tomorrow. In general the water in this area is hard. To the point that most people are putting in water softeners. When you say serious problem are you thinking of a overstocking issue or just issues with fish interactions...

I am doing a 150Gallon planted tank and am trying to figure out the budget friendly way to stock with fish. My current thoughts were to get 10-15 mollies or platies and let them just breed over time. I would like some more diversity with other fish or shrimp well but not sure what all would...

What part of SE Texas? I grew up in Orange. Live north of Houston now.

I appreciate the concern. It will be on the first floor with a concrete slab and the stand is coming with the tank. It was originally bought from a local fish store that specializes in the more high-end products.

Hi. My name is Matt and I have found my new addiction. In all seriousness, a friend of mine is moving and I am being gifted an incredible setup. Now that I get this tank in a week I'm doing a crash course on what I need to do. It will be empty (the existing fish are not coming with the tank)...