Hiya I have an acrylic tank (about 80 litres) which I am using for three voluptuous goldfish after the sad demise of my lizard. The tank is unlit, and due to the size of the fish I have it filled almost to the brim for them. I do not see how I can use lighting which rests on top of the tank due to...

First, I'd like to set up an aquarium with some sort of pump-driven water changing system. I always found it time consuming and disconcerting (my Tiger Barbs nipped at my arms while I was changing water--it just felt weird!) to use a gravel vacuum and go through all the trouble of starting the...

Hello, Looking for some input here. . . what is the BEST substrate I can put in my 60 gal planted tank ? I have 260 watts of light and am injecting CO2 via cylinder. Also, where can I buy this substrate ? Any advice is appreciated Carmine

Based on your previous recommendations for floating, foreground, midground etc, I have very nicely stocked plant tanks (6 x 60gallons), *my thanks to all those who helped me*, but now, my discerning customers want more unusual stuff, so I'm back for more recommendations. I come armed with 2...

On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:42:14 -0400, "Phil Williamson" wrote: Just bought a nutrafin CO2 system but I've noticed I can't get the bubbles to go up the bubble counter properly, has anyone else had this problem? How do you like your Nutrafin CO2 generator? Phil..

Hi I am trying to measure the Phosphate levels in my tank. Using a Red Sea test kit the level is about .1 while a Nutrafin (Hagen) measures about 5. Both kits are about one month old. Which one should I believe? Al

when i try to grow java moss i wrap around rock/wood with rubber bands. i don't do anything different in tank. but it tends to never take off. not sure if the fish, 4 oscars, pleco, corys and a couple golds, were attacking it? is there something i can do as far as water? is there a level of...

Back to nature plant fest.June 4-5-6th, Gainesville FL, 2004. Ricky is working on the web site. Last year folks had a great time. Note, the goal is of this is not viewing lots of aquariums, this is seeing the plants growing naturally out in nature in a variety of diverse ecosystems habitats. There...

Just out of interest. How old is your oldest aquarium inhabitant? my gripe with encyclopedia is they don't state the potential longevity of fishes. I have kept aquaden itaniyyi (Dolphin cichlid) to the ripe old age of 12 and I had to move house ...so gave them away to the local fish shop

Hi All, I'm new to the plant aquarium. I set up my plant aquarium about 2 months. I have Amazon sword, Crypt (vs. becketti), rotala indica, Anubias vs. nana and Wisteria in my 10 galon tank. Tankmate: 6 glowlite tetra, 6 neon tetra, and 2 algae eating shrimps and 2 Ottos. Everything is fine, my...

RedForeman ©® wrote: Oh please, an Oscar would kick a piranha's ass. All fish are feeders for a Red Devil... My bowfin would scare your fish so bad they would jump out of the tank. LOL Bowfin are tough, they have teath that look like a dogs teeth. Hence the...

Hi all, I've just purchased an "echinodorus ozelot" (ozelot sword) The tag says moderate to strong light requirement I run 2.5-3.0 Watt/ gal. Does anyone have any experiance with this plant ? It sure is a nice looking plant and a exelent addition to my heavely planted 90 gal. If anyone has any...

I recently added a fermentation type CO2 system to my 25 gallon planted tank which also has grow lights on it. At the same time I started supplementing with iron. Most of my plants are growing like crazy with the new conditions, but some of my crypts are melting. A friend mentioned that...

This morning I added two pieces of driftwood to my 20 Gallon tank that already had another piece of driftwood in it. Before doing this my PH was about 7.4 - after adding the additional driftwood almost instantly my PH dropped to 6.2 and now seems to be hanging around 6.5 - is this normal for...

Hi All, I conducted today water testing with my red-sea test kit. The test took place before and at the early stage where the lights went on. However I think I have asked this before, but maybe I'll be enlightened a bit more now ;-) It is my 100 gallon planted tank with the following parameters -...

The contest deadline is closing in folks! Get critique and feedback for your tank from some world class aquascapers. This is the "common" man's contest, not nearly as competitive as the ADA or AGA contests. Beginner friendly! This year's judge line up will be: 1. Bartek Lipczynski, tenth place...

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What kind of live plants can I put in a Brackish Tank?

I am setting up a planted tank and have a question about canister filters. The tank is 29 gallons, and will be planted with South American species including Echinodorus amazonicus, Alternanthera reineckii, and Cabomba caroliniana. Fish will include German blue rams, cardinal tetras, and corydoras...

Aquatic Plant Central is pleased to announce the start of the Iron Aquascaper Contest- a contest that pits aquascapers against one another in a test of prowess and skill. Please read more about it in our Aquascaping Forum at http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com . Regards, Art Giacosa