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Definitely go with black substrate - I learned the hard way with my last aquarium. I picked up Seachem's "Dark" thinking it would do the trick, but it's really just dark brown and looks awful against my fish's colors. If I ever have to tear down the tank, I'll be switching to black for sure - it ...

It's crucial to check your tap water for ammonia and nitrites. Take a look at your city's water report to see what they say about average, high, and low pH levels. I learned the hard way that even a small amount of ammonia can be a problem.

In Topeka, our tap water tests positive for ammonia at 1 ...

Honestly, I think if I were a betta, I'd be tempted to ditch the tail too, especially after a long, hard 'day' of swimming. I mean, I used to work in management, and let me tell you, it was a real challenge - now that I'm retired, I only break out the high heels for special occasions, and I'm sure a ...

I've had great success with my Cyphastrea, they're super adaptable to lighting. My emerald green one's been thriving under my 7x54watt Constellation, it's grown like crazy and kept its vibrant color - it's even outpaced my anthelia. I also have a couple tucked away in the rockwork, out of direct ...

My experience with non-aquatic seeds has been pretty hit-or-miss - I've had no issues with germination, but most seeds have struggled to reach maturity. Marigolds were the exception, taking around 6 months to grow. Everything else either didn't develop a strong root system or just withered away. I ...

I'm guessing it depends on the type of seeds you're using - what's the plant you're trying to grow? I've had my fair share of growing seeded plants outside the aquarium, and let me tell you, it's been a huge waste of time. Never attempted it inside the aquarium, though. Not sure if your substrate is ...

I'm not aware of any local Aquarium Societies in my area, likely due to the limited number of pet stores and their small fish selection. I imagine larger cities might have them, though. For fresh plants, I've found azgardens.com to be a reliable source - they claim to supply NASA and colleges, which ...

I've always thought of them as "spider plants" due to those offshoots they produce when mature - you can easily pot them and grow more. They make lovely, simple gifts when potted nicely. I've also seen them look great in hanging baskets. To be honest, I'm not too familiar with their specific light ...

I'm dealing with a sick fish myself, and four weeks without eating is a real challenge - my girl's got fish bladder disease, so two days is barely a blip on the radar. Adding some real plants could be a great way to give your Dumbo a sense of security, just make sure he's got an open path to the ...

I'm dealing with a sick fish myself, and four weeks without eating is a real challenge - my girl's got fish bladder disease, so two days is barely a blip on the radar. Adding some real plants could be a great way to give your Dumbo a sense of security, just make sure he's got an open path to the ...