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Thank you. It's for a friend, and he's looking to get a rather large tank for it. Not sure if he wants it though, we were just making sure we had somewhat of an idea of how large it would get, and about 20" was my guess. Hopefully that's right : ) Thanks guys

Thank you for your help : ) I'll have to try that out

Hello all! I have a question about my cory's behavior. I have six bronze corys in a 37 gallon tall tank with a sandy bottom and lots of water sprite. I have a powerhead shooting a stream of water across the middle of my tank, from the back right to the front left corner. My corys love to swim up...

I know the pictures aren't very clear, so I was hoping to get more pretty soon. Is that an almost positive ageneiosus? From the pictures online of them, they are pretty grey/red. And this is a greyish brown. Thanks again!

Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, but I am clueless to which type of fish this is! It is labeled as a shovelhead catfish...but I do not believe that is right, and I'd like to see what you folks had to say. It is about 30 dollars at the fish store, here in the US. Sorry about the two bad...

Yeah, at first I wasn't a big fan of the corys...but now I love them! They're so cute to watch and help move my sand around in my tank. They're very fun to watch move around : )

Yeah, depending on what fish you have is going to change the answer to that question. Most fish that are suggested for beginner fish keepers, like myself, will not really uproot or eat your plants. I've heard that most Cichlids will uproot your plants and destroy a neatly kept planted tank. I...

First off, I'd like to say welcome to the forums! I've found many of the regulars to be quite knowledgeable and with great experience, so you're coming to the right place. I know that when reading about a fishless cycle, it does sound daunting. Having a test kit, and doing frequent checks, and...

Ah, I had not read that they would only reach about a foot in length in the tanks. Sorry for perhaps providing false information there, thanks Curiosity : ) I hope everything is going well with your new fish, and your tank looks great! Keep up the good work! : )

That one inch per gallon rule is a general guide to follow, but remember that your fish will grow if fed and kept healthy. So I always try to figure out how many fish I can keep in the tank based on their full potential, that way if you were to say add clown loaches to the tank, and as they like...

Thanks for all the help, again. : ) I am going to hold off on spending money on this pressurized CO2 setup until I get this tank fully going. I am going to just postpone the CO2 for a few weeks until the tank is done cycling and check out what happens with the algae and what not. I am probably...

Well, will something like this work? CO2 Regulator It says it has a bubble counter, needle valve, and the regulator. Free shipping is nice. I'm just wondering if it is worth it. The sugar alone will add up, plus all the time spent trying to get the recipes correct... :(

It is important to have the heater, filter, and substrate as well as most decoration in the tank during your fishless cycle. The heater can be turned up to the higher range on it to provide for maximum bacteria growth. It should be up to about 82 degrees F or so I believe. Since you're going to...

'Ello! I have a 37 gallon tall tank, (20" wide, 18" deep, 24" tall), and I have three 15W bulbs hanging out on top, giving me about a 1.21 WPG ratio. I have some plants in the tank, but it is not "heavily planted" as some would say. I am trying a CO2 DIY method with the yeast and sugar, but not...

Well, with an output of 8 WPG, you'd need a CO2 setup, or else your algae will get out of control with all that excess light. If you want a lower maintenance PT, then I'd suggest going with a lower light than 3.6 WPG, which would be your first choice there. I have a 10 gallon set up with one 15...

I am currently doing a fishless cycle with plants in a 37 gallon tank at the moment, and it is taking quite some time. I have added mature media from my smaller 10 gallon tank which is completely cycled, and I have had the ammonia drop down to 0 ppm once in two weeks. So, I'm not sure if it's...

Thanks for all the help everyone : )

Looking great. Both tanks of yours seem unreal. Your guys aquascaping and active help has drawn me to this hobby of fish keeping. Keep up the great work. : )

Here are some pictures of it, it was free from the LFS. The girl was going to throw away four runners, and I told her I'd take them because they seemed to be in decent shape. They were pretty rotten looking, but I figured I could hopefully salvage them in my newly planted tank. Here are some...

I have two right now. They are going in a 37 gallon planted tank with sand, and I'll be buying four more : ) I just wanted to see how they interacted with their destined tank mates, before purchasing them and just dumping them in. They are a bit skittish so far. Hope they calm down some.

I have a powerhead in my 37 gallon which greatly helps with the circulation. It was relatively cheap too. Good idea if you have the money for it. : )

Thank you for the help! : )

Reading about the different species of odd fish would help greatly. Try searching through other member's threads to find some fish that are more suitable for you. I myself want to get some puffers, but have to move all of my fish over to a larger tank, reconstruct the smaller, then cycle it...

I just purchased some corys, which are the beginning of a school of them for a home in my 37 gallon tank. The LFS has such limited variety, and the guy working there told me they were Pandas...I looked at him and said, okay. I knew not to ask him any more questions after that. I believe they're...

From the readings, I have understood that they're aggressive towards fish that resemble their own kind, i.e. black bodied fish, with red in them. Also, they are very territorial, whether their own kind or other fish. If fish are kept with them, they should avoid crossing paths with them, and...

What I have read on the red tailed sharks show that they will grow to about six inches and can live for up to eight years. As for its temperament, it could be aggressive towards fish, as they are territorial with their own kind. They can, however, be kept in a community, but the other fish...

As indigoj has stated, a larger tank will help you out greatly. A ten gallon will be suitable for a few mollies. I believe you can get a filter, hood, and tank set up for about 50 dollars here in the U.S. As for your fry, if they do happen to reach adulthood in your newer tank, keep in mind that...

I would suggest some sort of algae eater if you do not already have one. I am relatively new to fish keeping, but having your lights on for about 10 hours with a 2 hour gap in the middle will help reduce algae growth from what I have read. Most people use timers with their lighting, and can...

If you're using some media from an old tank in a new cycle, probably not, as the bacteria that breaks the nitrites down will be present. I am currently doing a fishless cycle in my 37 gallon tank, and I have some Nitrates, but 0 nitrites. If this is a newer tank, and you are cycling without any...

I had read that when going night fishing, full moons are some of the best nights to fish on, because the fish are more active. I can't remember where I had heard that, but I think there is probably a huge difference between a 55 gallon tank and a lake. lol, sorry if that's not helpful, but I...

Also, here are some pictures of the new tank. I added the moss yesterday, and it's looking pretty good I think. It's loosely tied to the drift wood, and a few rocks setting on top of the other. Any comments or questions are welcome, as well as recommendation for stock/aquascaping. Thanks : )

Only problem with them are that they'll be targets for the puffers. After some more reading, looks like puffers are only really kept in species tanks, with an occasional Otos catfish. So maybe I'll be doing something else. I do enjoy swordtails, so maybe I'll just take my tetras/danios over to...

Hello all! I went a little overboard and went for the 37 gallon tank over the 29 gallon I had previously mentioned. Lighting for me is a bit of a problem, seeing how it's a column tank (18" deep, 20" wide, 24" tall), but the LFS had a good deal on the tank with 10% off of other items, so I...

Thanks to all of your help on the forums here, this is what my tank looks like ; ) I have three zebra danios and three swordtails. Debating on adding more, but I think it's about full for a small ten gallon tank. Comments are welcome, and sorry for the poor quality in the video, was a first for...

Thanks for the reply! I really enjoy the ferns, they're very beautiful. As for the combination of the ottos/dps, will this work well for a lightly planted tank?

Hello all! I have found so much great information on this site, and great help from the members, so I was coming to you all again seeking some advice = ). I have a 10 gallon fish tank which I have been running for about four months now, containing three zebra danios and three swordtails. On...

I recently had Ich on my fish in my new tank. After some research, I purchased some meds for it, and kept the tank at a constant 84 degrees and removed the carbon filter as instructed. It cleared up in a few days. I think one of the main reasons that there is parasites on the fish is due to...

The different videos/pictures I've seen of tanks with dwarf puffers are pretty densely planted, with caves and wood like Truckassauras has stated. Very beautiful fish, and very neat little guys! Good luck with your tank! : )

Thank you! I definitely believe that he/she is one of the most beautiful fish that I've seen, and I'm only getting started : ). I'm very new to the hobby of fish keeping, and I can't wait until I get another tank. I just can't believe I haven't kept fish before, they're just so beautiful!

I purchased three zebra's for starter hardy fish for my 10 gallon tank. After a few weeks, one of the larger fish has grown gorgeous longer fins and an almost lyretail fin. Here are some pictures and also a link to a video of the fish. Any information on the fish would be nice, thank you : ) I...