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Hello MFK Im currently redoing a 29g of mine, and am replacing the substrate in the tank with sand. However, I will be putting many pots in the tank, of which I will be putting substrate in to house plants. My question is, what substrate should I use? I assume I could use more than one to...

Heyo all! So, I;ve had a planted tank for a while now, and my recently set up 90 gal is a planted tank. The already set up tank is a 29gal with some fluval stratum or whatnot, with some generally easier plants. Java ferns, jungle val, (I think wisteria?) amazon sword, and a few other ones...

Not looking for sand, more of a small rocky substrate for ease of cleaning. Right now I have basic gravel black and red mix bought at the local pet store. Bichirs don't seem to mind it, but I'd want the rocks to be more rounded. I also want more of a natural look as I upgrade to a 55 G. I'm...

So I have had 1 boesmane’s rainbow for about 3 months, he was all alone with guppy’s and tetras. I set up my new 90 gallon planted tank with co2. And let put him in it after about 3 weeks.. he was doing fine for about a week and a half, but people kept telling me that he needs more boesmani...

I'm planning on doing a dwarf sagittaria and sagittaria broadleaf carpet on my next project and I wonder if it's worth the effort. Will adult Channa micropeltes dig? Say 30" big? I'm planning a 2-3" thickness for sand supported by ferts for the sagittaria. If that does not work, garden soil and...

Originally posted under setup I need help with upgrading the tank for my 15” pleco and his goldfish pal. tank is cycled (I think) but I’m thinking a tank to tank move- please read the thread here and give me suggestions...

I'm planning on setting up a 68 gal. aquarium soon as a dirt bottom tank I have several smaller planted tanks with plant specific substrates (CaribSea, EcoComplete) but have never ventured into a dirt bottom tank. I know that I need a potting soil with no added fertilizers - what brands do you...

My axolotl tank with 2 hornwort and an unknown plant (ID plz, the one in the middle) has planaria and 2 bladder snails. I know its from the plants probably. I've bought a pack of planaria zero but it takes long to ship. The infestation of planaria is not too bad. I removed 9 already and none...

Hey everyone! I’ve got some renewed passion for the hobby and I’m looking to turn my 210g into a planted community tank. Right now I’m looking for advice on the substrate and lighting. Obviously a lot of substrate is required for a 2’x7’ footprint. My thoughts now are Around 9 bags of ADA...

I don't have the secret or claim to know any better. But my silver dollars (Metynnis spp., 3 different species) don't eat my plants. The tank is 75gallon, relatively heavily planted with several different species of plants: 3 Crypts (Cryptocorybe usteriana, C. affinis and C. sp.), Java fern...

Hello, I am going to be rescaping and changing the fish around in my 180G tank (6x2x2ft with a 4ft sump). I am new to a planted tank so don't have a lot of knowledge when it comes to it but I have extensive knowledge in regards to fish keeping. The big part of it which I guess will affect other...

Just a few pics of my marbled gar enjoy..

i currently have a 5 inch short body srd flowerhorn in it bare bottom. i was wondering if i should keep the flowerhorn or should i sell it, and set up the tank with discus or platinum angels or anything else? any ideas on stocking the tank? i'll probably make it a planted tank if i'm going to...

Hello All, I have recently started building a 460 gallon aquarium (80'x45'x30'), and am wondering what the best light would be to light my aquarium. My plan with the aquarium was to fill it up a little less than 1/2 of the way and create a paludarium with plants growing fully emersed, floating...

Hey everyone, long time lurker here. Iv been gathering from the wealth of information here for some time but recently decided to get more involved. I have recently moved on from my 6x2x1.5 and am in the process of setting up a 6x2.5x2.5 (ish) 280/290g? Ill be resealing the tank in the coming...

LFS sold me potted plants and I couldn't get the stone wool off completely so I planted with them on it. Honestly its a good amount. Is it bad for a tank Im planning on putting fish in soon? Is there a proper or really good method for removing it? Should I pull the plants up and replant them...

So, this is “Day Zero” of our 9ft cold water river tank build. I wanted to start a thread here, because it has been a while since I did any major changes with our aquariums and I know this build will be 5000x better with input from everyone here! We are building a semi-custom house and the plan...

I recently made a post of my hair algae tanking over my tank, I havnt started treatment yet as I just got back from vacation and didn't want to start it before I leave for a week. But my main question is to prevent this in the future could I take plants I buy from my lfs and dip them in straight...

Hey everyone, just thought I'd share some pics of my new 20g. All opinions and suggestions are welcome ☺

I'm going set up a new tank and wanted some suggestions. I'm either doing a 20 gal or a 40 B. I'm going to make it a planted tank and am going to add 25 red cherry shrimp & don't know what type of fish to get. The reason behind the tank is to grow plants to add into my large tanks as well as...