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No problem. Let us know how it goes. If you see algae starting, cut back the light duration a bit. It's all about finding the right balance.

LEDs are the way to go these days. They're energy-efficient and last longer than T5s. For your plants, 6–8 hours of light should be enough. Too much can cause algae issues.

Hey y'all, I've been thinking some more about my tank and I wanted to see if these options might be better:

1. A single betta - I know some people keep them with others, but I'm thinking of just going solo.

2. African Dwarf Frogs - I've heard they're really cool and I like the idea of a frog-only ...

My water parameters are pretty neutral - hardness is at 8, with zero nitrates, ammonia, and nitrites.

When I refer to a "long" tank, I'm talking about a standard rectangular one - not a bowfront or cube.

The dimensions of my 10-gallon are 20 inches in length, 10 inches in width, and 12 inches in ...

Hey everyone, I'm planning to set up my empty 10-gallon tank, but I'm not in a hurry. I'd love to hear some ideas on stocking and aquascaping. Here are my thoughts so far:

For stocking, I'm considering:

1. A betta with some Asian Stone Catfish for company.

2. A mix of African Dwarf Frogs and ...