This is my first time having guppy fish. I had 8 in a 10 gallon all male, I heard overstocking would cause them to be less aggressive and I also have it planted and have a couple hiding spots. It has been two months and a one turned out dead, another one missing can only assume he is dead. His stomach looked open which makes me believe it is because of bullying. I check my parameters every week only doing a water change when nitrate goes up too high.

So my question is, I bought a 55 gallon so they would have more space and also was gonna stock it with different kinds of fish. My plan was to get women so they wouldn't be too crazy but I'm worried about all the babies, so what if I bought a lot more males gradually. I have aggressive fish right now though so I don't know if this problem would go away. Should I look into giving them back to my lfs? Any opinions would be appreciated

So I was creating a hospital tank for my 4 overfed guppy and by mistake I added a sponge filter in mainbtank which had some soap in it(I dont wash sponge filter with soap, all thanks to kids). Now I Inimmideately shifted all other fish, 6 neon tetra and 5 shrimps in the hospital tank and tater even change the whole water of hospital tank as I was surev hat some soap water might have come to hospital tank which shifting. So I cleaned my main tank where soap was added, used anti chlorine. Even added good bacteria, and. a HOB with bio media I it. Plus a heater to kea p temperature at 25. Sonate these steps fine otlr shouldnInmoniter more.

My betta has never been with other fishes, just snails(which he hates and flares every time their look each other) so I don't know. I was thinking about just add one Corydoras( I know they must be a party of at least 5) but just in case betta is aggressive against him. In that case I can return it to my local pet Shop.

I am looking to automate my discus tank even more. I already have my water change pump connected to a smart plug. One command and I can start the water change. The replacement water is coming directly from my RO unit. I’m being lazy and would rather automatically turn on the feed line with a solenoid with a low level sensor and a high level that turns it off. Yes, turning in the 1/4” RO line valve is too much work 😁 I would prefer not using an expensive controller.

I already saw the optical sensors that are connected to a pump. That’s not what I need because I am looking to start and stop the RO feed line to my sump, no pump needed.

Thank you

This is a newly set up and planted tank (literally yesterday). Fluval Plant 3.0 light set to 20% for now, 7 hours of full light with 30 mins sunrise/sunset either size. No CO2 yet. And obviously won’t be stocked for till the cycle is complete.

I noticed this thin hair like stuff on a couple of these plants. Is the a type of algae?

I’d be really surprised if I was developing algae within 24 hours of a new tank.

So I went away for a long weekend, which I had my wife caring for 6 danios and 4 mystery snails. When I came back everything was good. I knew it would be time for a water change. The water wasn't bad, but it was just time since I typically do a 20 to 30% water change weekly. I did lose a danio either before or after the water change I can't remember. He was found stuck on the filter tube. I don't know cause of death. Anyhow, fast forward 8 days, and I haven't seen the 5 remaining fish eat at all. Normally, they would get excited and eat the food as soon as it hit the tank. Now they just school at the top of the tank, and when I sprinkle some flake in, they just move around it. Now my wife thinks it's bc they lost a friend. So my question is, could they be eating the food off the bottom? It's been 8 days, and I haven't seen them eat, but I figured they would look malnourished and dead by now. Also, my tank did drop a few degrees bc of the weather. It was about 78°, but now it's about 75°. Any of yall might know what's going on?

So I've been wanting to 3D print some of my own cave for my kuhli loaches and I am wonder what type of 3D filliment would be a good option and if it was aquarium safe. I've heard that ABS white filliment could work.

I bought two pairs of silver sharks 4 days back and they seem to be stuck in one corner of the tank and not move at all, can you guys please help me with it?

Growing up I was always just the fish tank/aqua scape enthusiast. I didn’t realize until I picked it up again 10 years later you could add shrimp together!

Hi, I’m new to the hobby. Are there any digital or smart devices that monitor your tank’s water and alerts you when the water needs to be changed? I just lost two female black phantom tetras in the last two days and I’m not sure if I’m reading the testing strips correctly. I just did a water change a few days ago.

Thanks!

Hi! Are there other places (websites) to look for tank stands that are nicer looking than Petsmart and Petco? The furniture my 10g tank is on now only holds up to 300lb so I can't get a bigger tank on there and fill it up. Looking for something that looks nice to go up to a 20 or 30 gallon filled weight. I did some internet searches and they are all 1 offs and I am scared it won't hold the weight.

I have 2 goldfish I am keeping in a tank I cycled and planted a few small things in - meant for a beta (its only a 10gal!). Before I could get the Beta, kiddos came home with 2 'fair fish' end of last summer. [I know, I know, I COULD have taken the fish back but they would have certainly died in a bucket of on someones kitchenette in a pint glass if I did so here I am with 2 baby carp in my living room.] I am keeping them only until spring when they move into someones pond. If they change their mind, I will re-home at that time to someone with a larger in-house tank and have enough space to be happy.

I am not willing to go larger than a 30 now, BC I have a super small house and no space for a large tank. Hence the 10g planned for a beta! Also my husband will already be so miffed with even a slightly larger tank as it is, haha. I know they will be fine till spring as they are small at the moment, but really I would like to make it a happier home for the poor things!!! Just need something sturdy to get a bigger 'small' tank.

Thanks for your help!
Roni

I have been thinking of getting a planted tank and have researched the basics. Thinking of getting a 36g tank and im not sure what fish and plants i can put in it

The one on the right is new. Its the same brand too!! Ugh that is frustrating, i shouldve checked it for accurary in the shop i guess

Hello,

I am thinking about getting into the hobby, but I would like some advice from you fine folk first before I just dive right in. I know very little about this hobby but have always been very interested in it.

I am an ecologist and have always been interested in self sustaining ecosystems...in particular in an aquarium setup. I am curious if such a thing is feasible as a beginner and if I can be pointed in the right direction. I suppose it doesn't have to be fully self-sustaining, only partially, as I would need to provide food to the critters and change water once in awhile.

I do have some caveats:

- Max tank size is 10 gallons. 5 gallon is preferred. I know larger is better in terms of bioload and water parameters, but as I am not sure if I will like the hobby I want to start as small and as inexpensive as possible (while providing the best care to the creatures within, of course)

- Can't require a heater. My ambient air temperature is already 76-79 F, even with my grow lights off (for houseplants), so it's already pretty toasty in here.

- I want the tank to be as self sustaining as possible, with partial water changes bimonthly or so. Is this even possible???

- I would like lots of live plants with only a few shrimp. Or maybe just a snail and a Betta??

Apologies if this has already been asked in this subreddit. I did some searches but I didn't find much. Thanks!

Reef Nerd shows his scrubber installed without a pump, using the overflow instead

https://youtu.be/FHnuQQvJM20

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