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So my tanks are all in a building thats unfinished and most are species only breeder setups (no decorations etc) for shrimp dwarf frogs snails and nano fish. The materials were all bought in bulk and the tanks all look identical except for a couple. This will give you a general idea, but like I...

I still learn everyday, but will be glad to share when I can. Dominick Aquaria Pro Aquatics

You need to treat the main tank at this point though. Dominick Aquaria Pro Aquatics

Hi everyone! My name is Dominick. I’m new here and still learning the ropes, but I’ve been in the aquarium hobby for over 25 years. I’ve worked with both freshwater and saltwater systems and love everything about aquatics. Looking forward to connecting, sharing experiences, and learning from the...

I usually pay a family member I trust that lives close. I have way too many tanks to trust auto feeders. Dominick Aquaria Pro Aquatics

Ouch, thoughts and prayers. I hate hate hate this. I have several tanks all stained from these meds. I learned to quarantine everything before adding. If you don't have one, get a quarantine tank, and never add fish to the main tank without watching them for a few weeks. Dont delay, get to...

I have had the same issue with lots of species. Not just with livebearers either, or size, but lots of issues. Especially neons funny enough. At some point I just find the best breed stock I can. Dominick Aquaria Pro Aquatics

Good catch. Sorry. I was reading the similar thread section and not paying attention to the dates. Newbie mistake. I have over 25 years of experience in the hobby but just started using the forums to reply last night. I'm just trying to give back after all these years of taking without...

I use QuillBot grammar checker. This is a list of aquatic livestock I personally use sponge filters for in my rack systems. Dominick Aquaria Pro Aquatics

I would just get a 300gpd ro/di filter so you can stop worrying about where the water is coming from. Dominick Aquaria Pro Aquatics

Groundwater seeps into rivers and helps maintain flow far downstream, even when it hasn’t rained recently. Many communities downstream pump water from wells connected to the same aquifer that your water helps recharge. Dominick Aquaria Pro Aquatics

I have walstad tanks I havent water changed since they stabilized. I just monitor them for mineral replinishment and buildup. I correct that with evap water and never take water out except on the rare occasion when I accidentally over dose remineralizers. Dominick Aquaria Pro Aquatics

Some livestock do best with low flow sponge filters: Small Fish: Betta fish – gentle filtration prevents stress and fin damage. Guppies, Endler’s livebearers – tiny fish that prefer calm water. Neon tetras, Cardinal tetras, Rasboras – small schooling fish that can be overwhelmed by strong...

I usually just use Prime to detoxify everyday until the tank cycles itself. I also add a bacteria starter using either safestart plus, quickstart, or stability. Prime detoxifies ammonia (NH₃) and nitrite (NO₂⁻) for about 24–48 hours, but it does not remove them. The bacteria can still eat the...