Freshwater

General Discussion

General discussion of freshwater aquariums that are not related to any of the forums below.
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Is the aquarium hobby a threat to endangered species?
jeremysiu612 October 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Do you have an air stone in your tank?
chris matt October 16, 2026 at 9:41 AM

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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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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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?
chris matt October 19, 2026 at 4:39 AM
How many....?
richiep March 5, 2025 at 3:02 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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Amphibian

They can be on both land and water while making excellent aspects to any species only or community aquarium.
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Top 5 Amphibians for Your Freshwater Aquarium: Care and Compatibility
cy.paul October 15, 2026 at 3:25 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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Equipment

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Air Pumps

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User Reviews: Share Your Experience with Different Air Pump Models
leon March 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Air pump and filter?
GranDiez March 7, 2026 at 1:13 PM

Cleaning and Maintenance

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How do you personally get rid of hard water stains on the tank glass
boesch1 June 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
How long to wait until after washing your hands to touch aquarium water?
JtheFishMan March 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM

Filters and Filtration

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Sponge over filter intake
boesch1 October 20, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Activated carbon as biological media?
JtheFishMan September 14, 2026 at 4:01 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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Changing heaters on a schedule?
JtheFishMan September 2, 2026 at 9:26 AM

Lighting

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Automatic dim feature?
Oslympe September 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Substrate

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Do you have different substrate layers to benefit the most for planted tank setups?
richiep September 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Fluorite over Eco-Complete?
Oslympe September 10, 2023 at 3:22 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.