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I'm having trouble seeing the extent of the damage in the photos - is the fin rot limited to the caudal fin or has it also affected the pectoral fins?

If it's only the caudal fin, I've seen cases where bettas inflict damage on themselves, particularly if they're feeling stressed or trying to ...

Stability is key. Once you dial in alk and mag, give it a few weeks before making more changes. Acros take time to adjust. And if you're upgrading bulbs, go for ATI or Giesemann. Cheap ones can give your tank a weird vibe.

Salinity is only part of the equation. Have you checked your magnesium levels? Acropora need stable magnesium around 1350 ppm. If that's off, no amount of salinity tweaking will help. Also, what's your flow like? They need strong, random flow to thrive.

I've been in your shoes before, and trust me, I've learned the hard way. If you want my honest opinion, I'd say ditch the bucket idea and go for a clear plastic tote instead. Not only will it provide better visibility, but it'll also give you more room to work with.

I'd recommend adding an air ...

I'm going to have to advise against using Eco-Complete, it's just too harsh for corys. And honestly, adding a sand-like material on top isn't going to solve the issue, it'll just sift down or get rooted through by the corys.

From my own experience with Flourite, I can tell you that it didn't ...

I'm considering ditching gravel vacs altogether. I've seen some YouTubers swear by not vacuuming, letting the poop act as a natural fertilizer for plants. I'm planning on using sand for all my breeding tanks, but I'm wondering if I can get away with bare bottom for my neptunes and endlers.

As for ...

These warnings are mainly about the dust from the sand, which is a health concern if you inhale it, especially. Once it's wet, it shouldn't be releasing any toxins, assuming it's pure silica sand. Just be careful when rinsing it, all sand has a lot of dust.


I'm still a bit confused about pool ...

I'm thinking the pool filters don't actually come into contact with the water people swim in, right? It's pumped away from the pool, isn't it?
I'm considering using gravel for my breeding setup, does anyone know where I can find a lot of good-sized aquarium gravel at a decent price?

Honestly, I'm stumped by this warning label. I'll admit, it's got me a bit concerned. I've only ever used play sand, which I know is safe. To be frank, I think I'll just stick with what I know and avoid this HTH sand altogether.

These warnings are more about the dust from the sand, it's a legit health issue if you inhale it, especially. Once it's wet, it should be fine, no toxins released if it's pure silica sand. Just be super careful when rinsing, all sand's got a lot of dust.

As for your hands, it's saying if you get ...