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by Clack
Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:13 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: is a betta the right choice?
Replies: 14
Views: 2664

Re: is a betta the right choice?

I think she's a real beauty, but personally I'd hold off until any water issues are resolved. Just my two cents, I'm only thinking of what I'd do in your shoes.
by Clack
Tue Mar 25, 2025 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: effective methods for removing aquarium algae
Replies: 14
Views: 6935

Re: effective methods for removing aquarium algae

I've always found it frustrating when some YouTubers and websites claim that having a "clean up crew" means you can just sit back and let your fish or snails do all the work. It's misleading and makes it sound like you can just dump the responsibility on them, when in reality, it's just not that ...
by Clack
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can female betta fish have tankmates
Replies: 7
Views: 5621

Re: Can female betta fish have tankmates

I'm gonna have to disagree here, danios are quick, and I think they'd stress the betta. You're gonna get mixed views on this, but for me, I wouldn't risk it, even with a female betta.
by Clack
Thu Mar 13, 2025 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: choosing compatible tankmates for angelfish
Replies: 10
Views: 6730

Re: choosing compatible tankmates for angelfish

I think it's worth trying to feed the angelfish separately to see if that reduces any aggression issues. It's possible that if it's well-fed, it'll be less inclined to chase the neons or corydoras. I do recall reading a thread recently where people were discussing the minimum tank size for angels ...
by Clack
Sat Mar 01, 2025 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breaking news in the world of rebe
Replies: 2
Views: 4505

Re: Breaking news in the world of rebe

That's a fantastic deal you've snagged, I'm a bit jealous. Looking forward to seeing how your 280L project unfolds, you've got a world of possibilities with a tank of that size.
by Clack
Fri Feb 14, 2025 6:26 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?
Replies: 11
Views: 8674

Re: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

velvet8 wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:25 am If you're not fertilizing, that's probably the issue
Not sure what you're getting at
by Clack
Fri Feb 14, 2025 4:27 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?
Replies: 11
Views: 8674

Re: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

velvet8 wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:25 am If you're not fertilizing, that's probably the issue
Frogbit's also losing its roots, no idea why, and the tips are dark, almost black - fluxx, anyone?
by Clack
Fri Feb 14, 2025 1:31 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?
Replies: 11
Views: 8674

Re: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

I don't fert, that's the issue.

My setup's working, 1ml of Flourish for 5 gallons, 1-2 times a week. I've got a small school, 4 guppies and 4 endlers. Lighting's on for 12 hours.
by Clack
Fri Feb 14, 2025 11:32 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?
Replies: 11
Views: 8674

Re: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

velvet8 wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:25 am If you're not fertilizing, that's probably the issue
tank room's at 80, AC keeps it at 72
by Clack
Fri Feb 14, 2025 9:04 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?
Replies: 11
Views: 8674

Why are my floating aquarium plants deteriorating?

I've got frogbit and another plant, not sure what it is, both are dying off pretty fast, is it fluxx?