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For a 55-gallon breeding setup, you're looking at around $500-$800 depending on quality. A good canister filter like Fluval 307 runs $150, a reliable heater like Eheim Jager is $50, and substrate (sand or fine gravel) is $30-$50. Plants like Amazon swords or Java ferns add another $50-$100. Don't ...

Yep, sand's sneaky like that! My gang perked up after I switched to bare bottom. Way easier to spot gunk, and they're less skittish. Still do 50% changes, but now it's quick and clean. Maybe try a section bare for a week, see if they vibe with it?

Re: Local Pet shop closed?

I'm pretty fortunate in Rocklin, CA - we've got a solid fish store with a huge variety of fish and an impressive Discus selection. Turns out, they're owned by Golden State Discus. I guess that explains the quality. We've also got Fish Depot in Roseville, which always ...