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I've been keeping plants for years, and yellowing is usually nitrogen or iron. But like jensen8 said, test your water first. No point guessing when you can know for sure.

"Chemical burns are likely the culprit here. Not much you can do at this point, but going forward, make sure to prioritize tank water quality and ensure any new water you add is free of chemicals like chlorine or chloramine. This will help prevent any further damage."


Thanks for the info ...

Another possibility could be nerve damage, likely from fighting. It's not something you can really treat, it might resolve on its own or it might be permanent.


My green terror and electric blue acara have basically taken over one side of the tank, they've even had some fry, maybe my jewel ...

I'm wondering if it's possible to overdo it with the tap conditioner. I switched brands recently and the new one's got a higher concentration, pretty sure I got the dosage right though.

I've had a dark patch show up on my jewel cichlid's face about a week ago, it's a straight line running down the front, past his eye. Should I be concerned? I do a 50% water change every Sunday, but I'll admit I was busy with work and skipped it for four extra days before this happened.

Hi everyone,

I was thinking about those large tanks in aquaria and zoos, and how they often have really realistic 3D backgrounds that resemble stone. What's the material they're typically made of? And more importantly, is it something we can replicate ourselves for our own tanks?