Freshwater

General Discussion

General discussion of freshwater aquariums that are not related to any of the forums below.
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Mixing corydoras species
k31th June 22, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Have you ever known some to let their tank go badly?
richiep June 17, 2024 at 2:23 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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Is Cyanobacteria dangerous or harmful to fish?
DaniosForever June 30, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Algae- Good or Bad?
DaniosForever June 22, 2024 at 9:08 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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White spots disease?
DaniosForever June 19, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Angelfish getting more bloated each day and gulping/gasping
k31th November 5, 2023 at 8:32 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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The most unique freshwater fish you have seen
k31th May 22, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Is there anyway to tell how old a fish its?
`Asphyx1a May 13, 2024 at 7:19 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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Spread of Invasive Zebra Mussels
richiep July 9, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Snail eggs or fish eggs?
boesch1 September 2, 2023 at 12:44 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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Anubias Nana - Keeps dying?
JustAFishServant June 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM
What makes freshwater aquarium plants so appealing?
boesch1 June 7, 2024 at 10:35 AM

Equipment

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Outside of normal aquarium decorations, what else do you have inside of your tank?
cy.paul June 27, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Underwater waterfall
Oslympe September 2, 2023 at 9:25 PM

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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Sponge over filter intake
boesch1 July 13, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Cleaning Canister Filter
DaniosForever May 25, 2024 at 1:46 AM

Food and Feeding

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Wood that Plecos need for digestion reasons?
JustAFishServant May 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Best time of day for feeding?
k31th December 7, 2023 at 12:33 AM

Heaters and Chillers

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Where do you place your heaters at?
cy.paul June 3, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Where do you place your heater at?
Avery January 3, 2024 at 3:32 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.