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I'm kinda new to this, but I've heard that adding more plants can help with water quality. Is that true? Also, what's the deal with CO2? Is it really necessary?


More plants can definitely help with water quality by absorbing nitrates. CO2 isn't strictly necessary, but it can boost plant growth ...

First thing I'd recommend is upgrading your lighting if you haven't already. A good LED setup can make a huge difference for plant growth. Also, consider adding some driftwood or rocks for hardscape. It'll give your tank more dimension and provide hiding spots for your fish.

That's a great setup you've got there, sorry to see it go.

Based on the images provided, particularly pic #2 and #3, I'm inclined to believe your Mbuna is a male Cynotilapia afra, also known as a Dogtooth Cichlid. However, I'd love to know more about its behavior - is it quite aggressive, or relatively docile? Additionally, what's its current size, and what ...

I'm assuming you're setting up either a FO or FOWLR tank for these fish. A few things to consider:

You mentioned three Carpenters or McCoskers flasher wrasse - I think it's generally recommended that you have at least 30 gallons for the first fish, and then 10 gallons for each additional one. With ...

I've got a friend with a similar setup, JBJ 30 gallon rimless, smaller dims but same vibe. He's running the XR15 pro with a mount and we've noticed some shading issues. The light's programmed but when we cranked it up to 14k on the fly, it seemed to cover more area. There's definitely a hotspot in ...