Freshwater

General Discussion

General discussion of freshwater aquariums that are not related to any of the forums below.
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Info needed with starting keeping Molly fish alive and healthy
Finaddict February 19, 2024 at 5:59 PM
How old was the oldest freshwater fish you had?
k31th January 11, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Algae

Looking for a way to get rid of that algae, identify it, or figure out what would eat it off? We'll get you back on the right track to removing the cause of those excess nutrients.
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How do you clean an algae-covered fish tank?
GranDiez December 26, 2023 at 12:01 PM
Is Cyanobacteria dangerous or harmful to fish?
JustAFishServant October 13, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Disease

Having any fauna that is sick, ill, or doesn't look too well can bring down others and the look of any aquarium. We'll make sure that you have the healthiest livestock no matter what.
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Angelfish getting more bloated each day and gulping/gasping
k31th November 5, 2023 at 8:32 PM
My fishes aren't growing well?
JtheFishMan November 1, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Fish

Want to know what species that fish is, or the best care for your given community? Providing the best care for your fish can result in them looking absolutely stunning with vivid colors, and being able to observe their natural behavior.
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If you could keep any species of fish, what would you choose?
leon December 7, 2023 at 4:49 PM
Do fish need to chew their food?
JtheFishMan November 20, 2023 at 1:16 PM

Invertebrate

The best community can sometimes be the one that mostly sticks to the bottom, or isn't seen when compared to the vast movement of the livestock swimming in the water column.
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Snail eggs or fish eggs?
boesch1 September 2, 2023 at 12:44 PM
Spread of Invasive Zebra Mussels
boesch1 August 30, 2023 at 11:28 PM

Amphibian

They can be on both land and water while making excellent aspects to any species only or community aquarium.
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ADF Feeding Issues?
`Asphyx1a August 31, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Paddletail newt - what fish can be kept with them?
cy.paul August 17, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Plants

Live plants can provide benefits from a visual standpoint, while also soaking up any excess waste your water may have.
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What plants do you have in your freshwater tank?
richiep April 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM
What's the best specie of plants to grow in tanks?
GranDiez February 10, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Equipment

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Underwater waterfall
Oslympe September 2, 2023 at 9:25 PM
Aquarium Hoods, Lids, or No Lid?
leon August 8, 2023 at 11:26 AM

Air Pumps

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How to make the bubbles smaller?
leon February 25, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Number of outlets on air pump affecting air output?
JtheFishMan October 1, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Cleaning and Maintenance

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How do you personally get rid of hard water stains on the tank glass
boesch1 March 31, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Cleaning.....?
JtheFishMan December 29, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Filters and Filtration

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5: Filters and Filtration in Environmental Conservation
leon July 23, 2023 at 4:44 PM
5: Discussing the Latest Advancements in Filtration Technology
cy.paul July 22, 2023 at 10:12 PM

Food and Feeding

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Best time of day for feeding?
k31th December 7, 2023 at 12:33 AM
What food do you refuse to give to your freshwater fish?
richiep November 14, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Heaters and Chillers

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Where do you place your heater at?
Avery January 3, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Heater without any water flow?
leon July 23, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Lighting

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Is it actually better for lights to slowly ramp up?
`Asphyx1a January 11, 2024 at 9:18 PM
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using LED aquarium lighting?
richiep November 22, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Substrate

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Fluorite over Eco-Complete?
Oslympe September 10, 2023 at 3:22 PM
Beyond the Basics: Innovative Substrate Ideas for Unique Aquatic Environments
DaniosForever July 30, 2023 at 3:46 PM

About This Section

Freshwater related discussions can be created and found within this given category. These range from topics such as any tank equipment questions, trying to identify a species, or getting help on curing a disease/infection that one may have.