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Consistency's everything. My pair didn't spawn till I nailed down a strict routine: 50% water changes every Monday and Thursday, temp 86°F, pH 6.3. Tank's a 65g, TDS 100, no substrate. I use a canister filter and a powerhead for flow. Feed them four times a day—beef heart, flakes, and live brine ...

Ain't no way I'd trust a single heater in a big tank. Run two 100W Eheims at opposite ends. Redundancy cuts the risk of a crash. Also, y'all calibrate your heaters? Most are off by a degree or two outta the box.

I'm still worried about my female betta. The light one still won't eat. I've been thinking, maybe she's sick? I've got a picture of them attached. Any ideas? I've been doing my water changes regularly, but I might start doing them a bit more often, just in case. I've heard that's a good idea if you ...

I recently picked up some Java Moss from an online aquarium plant store. It's been doing the job just as well as the Marimo moss balls for me.

Hi everyone,

I'm in the middle of redoing a couple of tanks, dealing with an algae issue and treating a camallanus problem. All my plants are currently in a bucket.

I'm facing a bit of a time crunch and I'll be away for a week, so I was wondering if it's okay to leave the plants in the bucket ...

Hi everyone,

I'm in the middle of redoing a couple of tanks, dealing with an algae issue and treating a camallanus problem. All my plants are currently in a bucket.

I'm facing a bit of a time crunch and I'll be away for a week, so I was wondering if it's okay to leave the plants in the bucket ...

Hi everyone,

I'm in the middle of redoing a couple of tanks, dealing with an algae issue and treating a camallanus problem. All my plants are currently in a bucket.

I'm facing a bit of a time crunch and I'll be away for a week, so I was wondering if it's okay to leave the plants in the bucket ...

I've had good luck using stuff I find near my house - in the woods and by the water. Just gotta clean it up real good, let it dry out in the sun for a bit. It's free, and it's natural, which is what you're looking for, right?

I think livebearers can handle a lot, but acidic water isn't their thing. Endlers might not be the best choice for your tank, but if you're set on them, go for it.

My experience has been the opposite - I found smaller tanks required more work. With a larger tank, you've got more water to dilute waste from fish and plants, so you don't need to change the water as often. I'm a fan of small, smooth pebbles for my corys and plecos - they're easy to clean and let ...