Hey guys, I originally posted this in the DIY forum but because of all the spam nobody can ever see it so i decided to post it here as well. Anyway I am getting ready to set up a 20 gallon tank (with dirt) that I have just sitting around, and since it has no light with it im going to use some CFL spiral light bulbs because of how cheep and effective they can be. What I want to know is how you guys have done it, show me some pictures, what does your hood…

There is a severe shortage of women aquarists around me. Where are all the girls? The guys are fine and all but, it would be nice to chat it up with another female aquarist with passion and drive for the craft.

I don't know, it seems important to have another girl. I'm in a mainly male dominated craft. It would be nice to hang out online with another woman who 'gets it'. I'd like to email and go, guess what girl, I had three Japanese Trapdoor snails born today, they're beautiful. Or…

There are no photos to share but I wanted to quickly write an entry just to say that watching Australian Rainbowfish grow is a real treat. I love watching their development. I like watching them turn into individuals and establish dominance and rank in the tank. It's a wonderful experience of patience that pays off a thousand fold. 

Faith-Magdalene Austin

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Hey guys,

I was looking at my Siamese Fighter and noticed his scales were pointing out!!! Is there any cure for him?? I need help urgently, My Siamese fighter has been with me for 2 years now and I don't want to loose him!

I've been trying to read everything everyone has made available about this subject, but I'm still not really sure which way to go. I'm setting up a 29 Gallon Planted Tank with Dirt. Will a Dual T5 HO 30" Light be too much? I was thinking about this on in particular. http://aquaticlife.com/sites/default/files/specsheets/420143.pdf

Many Thanks!

 I'm seeing an increase in algae hair in my betta tanks. I've got several questions.

1. Is it harmful to the betta? I take most of it out and it grows back within a week or so. I'm not disturbed by it, I actually think the hair is kind of pretty, but I'm wondering if it is harmful to the betta in any way.

2. Is it harmful to the java fern and other plants that are in there?

3. I've got a breeder tank for…

I looked at my tank this morning and found that some bogwood has some mould looking type thing on it. The wood has been in the tank since november and not had any problems with it.

I recently added a bit more wood to the tank, but its was bonedry when it went in and had also been washed.

I took the wood out and cleaned it up but its back already.

Ive check all my parameters and it all seems to be ok. I clean the tank often while doing at least a 20 - 30 ltr water change.…

I have found Camallanus frikin worms in my tank and theyre annoying as heck theyre currently stiking out of my gold ram's ANUSHOLE and trying to kill off all my fish. im not starting treatments because i dont feel like it but i dont want my fishies to die soo.... idk im going to do water changes and see whats going on

 I have heard alot of different ways to cycle a tank .Without fish by dropping pieces of food in the tank and letting it break down over time I dont like this method.Fish in method by using guppies letting the fish waste begin the process and risk sacraficing fish because of the spikes ,I surely dont like this method. Chemicals that instantly cycle the tank I love this method LOL but I know it has to have some sort of negative effect ? What about saving half the water from a established tank…

can i grow a  hc carpet with  good substrate and good light  and diy  co2  or do ineed to buy a 100 co2 system  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWH6kCvzYkU

Just got back from my weekend in NY and brought back levamisole HCL to treat the tank. Unfortunately when I got back there were more dead fish :( Anyways, I did about a 75% water change and added the levamisole. Hopefully I will start seeing some dead worms being expelled from the fish and I can save the rest of the fish. I will keep updating with the results of the treatment.

I've been thinking about catching a small sunfish (blue gill ect.) and keeping it in my 20 gallon for the summer then releasing it at the end of the summer it wouldn't have any other tank mates. I would figure out the water parameters by testing the lake water and get local plants there too. Sound like a good plan?

P.S I would try and get one thats like only 3 or 4 inches 

I was thinking of getting a Fluval Spec V  ( 5 gal )  and putting a pair of Blue Ram Cichlids in it - would it be big enough for them ?????  Please reply if you can help .......…

Day 1- 3:   ammonia0

Day 4:      ammonia 0.25

Day 5:      ammonia0.5

Day 6:      ammonia 0.5

Day 7:      ammonia 0.25    nitrites 0

Day 8:      ammonia 0        nitrites  0.5

Day 9:                              nitrites 1.0  (20% water change)

Day 10:                            nitrites 1.0  (20% water change)   first nitrates detected but <20

Day 11:                            nitrites  0.5         nitrates  20

Day…

i got some problem on my 75 gall there are algae on my plants.Im not sure if its Black Hair Algae or algae balls i also see them from my rocks.

Any suggestions on a good algae eater?  I have those little algae balls on my plants, they are attached pretty well, I could not just pull them off.  I did a cleaning and a water change today, not sure how to get rid of it.  I was hoping a UV filter might help, it cleared up the water perfectly, but had no effect on the algae.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.