I have a 20 gallon tank, two 20 gallon tetra filters hanging off the back, the ph is 7.0, 10 fish and the water constantly turns cloudy to green. I change 25% of water per week, its not in direct sun light, the temp runs around 70 degrees. Gravel on the bottom and three plastic plants,...

Hi, I am setting up a 112 gallon discus tank. it is 36 wide , 24 deep and 30 tall. I was planning on usung 2 250 watt heaters. But I am concerned about their reliability. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you

Hi all, Can anyone help me with this: I've been unexpectantly given the job of fish-feeder during a holiday, and the owners aren't reachable. Now I have little knowledge about fish, and how to take care of them. Can anyone identify the 2 types of fish swimming in this tank (see url's below),...

I am thinking of buying an Emperor Bio Wheel filter (400 or possibly 2 280s) but need to know the physical size of them 1st (need to make sure it fits). None of the LFS carry Marineland in my area so if I decide to buy it it will be mailorder. Can anyone supply me the outside dimensions (length...

My LFS has a very nice looking 70 gal Oceanic system (stand/tank/cover/light) at a reasonable price. Does anyone have any opinion on this brand (good or bad)? Thanks!

Hi, I'm new to the Worcester Mass. area and Im looking for a great aquaia store. What can anyone recommend for cleanliness, friendlyness, good knowledge, etc. thanks so much, celtic

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Long long ago, I saw a 'fluffy' finned fish in a shallow stream at a Korean tourist village. I don't know if the fish was 'installed' in the stream, but to some degree, the stream was artificial. I think there were metallic colors on the fins, else the fish wouldn't have visually struck me. It...

I had two clown loach in my tank and for a week or so they were out regularly. Then they just dissapeared and I haven't seen either of them for at least a week. At first I thought they were just hiding out somewhere, but tonight while doing a partial water change I searched for them, around plants...

I have a 55 gal tank.My tap water averages about 7.4PH.I keep the tank at close to 7.0PH.Why then does the tank drop to about 6.3 when I do a 1/3 water change? I us a Python waterchanger.chlorine=0,nitrite=0.5,nitrate=20,hardness=50ppm,I use a a afluvel 204 canister filter. Thanks in advance. Skipp

Does anyone out there know where I might obtain a juvenile Bowfin (Amius Calva) or two? Thanks Dean

Will be going on vacation for 5 days. Have a 20 gallon tank with assorted Tetra's. Any recommendations on feeding while away?? I've seen automatic feeders in the store, any good? Thanks

Hi all, I have a 22 gallon tank with the following fish: 2 x Silver Shark 1 x Rainbow Shark 1 x Swordtail 4 x Corydoras Catfish 1 x Siamese Algae Eater 6 x Neon Tetras 2 x Clown Loach 3 x Golden Barbs

Hi, I have a Fluval 2+ filter (one of the completely under-the-water types). It's been running fine for a month or so but lately it keeps losing pressure. Instead of firing a mighty jet of water it has reduced to a trickle. I've "fixed" it in the past by unplugging, taking it apart and reassembling...

I've noticed my silver gilled black mollie swimming mostly face down the past 3 days. Anybody have a clue for me? Have a great day! 'nuther Bob

on 2 seperate occasions bloodworms have almost instantly made my tiger barbs sick. one would not eat after the BW's for 3 or 4 weeks, he is only now coming back to normal, the other seemed to instantly develop paralysis on 1 side of his body only being able to swim to 1 side, he is getting...

help on one of my tanks there are a ton of little white owrms ranging from 2 mm to 2cm in length. thwey are white any idea what they are, if they harm fish and how to kill them/

Hello, Our kids have enjoyed freshwater aquariums for several years in Ohio. However, we have now moved to the central coast of California (halfway between LA and SF). The municipal tap water here is very hard, probably acidic, and has been described as "corrosive" to pipes and plumbing. (We can...

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