Freshwater and saltwater aquarium enthusiasts. Tank setups, fish compatibility, water chemistry, and planted tank techniques. Share your aquascapes!
admin
Dealing with algae problems
Aug 19, 2026 2:05 pm
Reduce light to 8 hours, add fast-growing plants, limit feeding. If all else fails, add some Otocinclus catfish.
admin
Aug 20, 2026 8:05 pm
The more I read about this the more I realize how much I dont know. Humbling!
Avtoservis_inei
Aug 22, 2026 1:05 am
Printing this out and putting it on my desk. Such helpful info!
admin
Aug 22, 2026 5:05 am
First post here after lurking forever. This community seems really friendly.
Dave Modem
Aug 23, 2026 4:05 pm
My experience: it depends on your specific situation but generally this is good advice.
admin
Aug 24, 2026 12:05 pm
Thanks for sharing! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Frank Okonkwo
Beginner freshwater tank setup
Jul 19, 2026 11:05 am
20-gallon tank, heater, filter, and substrate. Cycle for 6 weeks! Then start with hardy fish: corydoras, tetras, or guppies.
Frank Okonkwo
Jul 21, 2026 11:05 pm
My two cents: start simple and build from there. Dont overcomplicate it.
Bob Nakamura
Jul 25, 2026 9:05 pm
This deserves way more replies. Bumping it so other members see it.
Grace Tanaka
Saltwater tank on a budget?
Jun 20, 2026 5:05 am
Saltwater is expensive but a 30-gallon FOWLR setup can be done for under $500 if you buy used equipment.
Bob Nakamura
Jun 20, 2026 11:05 pm
Disagree respectfully. In my experience the opposite is true.
Alice Hartwell
Jun 22, 2026 7:05 am
My results were slightly different but in the same ballpark. Good advice overall.
Alice Hartwell
Jun 23, 2026 4:05 am
My experience: it depends on your specific situation but generally this is good advice.
Frank Okonkwo
Jun 23, 2026 6:05 am
Update from my earlier post: tried it and it works like a charm. Thank you!!!
Grace Tanaka
Jun 26, 2026 9:05 am
Great point! I totally agree with this.
Dave Modem
My 75-gallon community tank
Jun 11, 2026 2:05 pm
Sharing photos of my planted 75-gallon with angels, rummy nose tetras, and corydoras. Took 8 months to get it right.
Frank Okonkwo
Jun 12, 2026 6:05 pm
Wow, did not know that. Learn something new every day!
Frank Okonkwo
Jun 14, 2026 6:05 pm
First post here after lurking forever. This community seems really friendly.
Dave Modem
Jun 17, 2026 2:05 am
Off topic but related: has anyone else noticed a similar pattern with...
Frank Okonkwo
Jun 17, 2026 6:05 pm
Off topic but related: has anyone else noticed a similar pattern with...
Avtoservis_inei
Planted tank CO2 injection
Apr 25, 2026 4:05 am
DIY CO2 with yeast and sugar in a soda bottle. Cheap and effective for low-tech planted tanks. Tutorial inside.
Grace Tanaka
Apr 26, 2026 3:05 am
I created a FAQ document based on this discussion. Happy to share if anyone wants it.
Grace Tanaka
Apr 28, 2026 11:05 pm
Respectfully, my mileage varied. But I can see why this works for most people.
Avtoservis_gmei
May 2, 2026 4:05 am
Great point! I totally agree with this.
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