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Realized that since this is U.K.-based forum, I probably should post this question in a U.S.-based forum. (Cause Nitromax seems to be fairly common here.)Will post any results I get here in case it's helpful to anyone.

I did read one article that said some think that Nitrosomonas is responsible for both conversions, which I don't see the big deal--if Nitrobacter isn't needed, I would think it would die off if its not provided with whatever food it actually "eats." I guess what I'm saying is that I've not heard...

Thanks! I wasn't thinking that route, but that makes sense...so I did more research into outdoor furniture paints...then went to the paint store and found that there is a new-ish product that is an interior/exterior latex enamel--so I bought it in satin black and had they paint guys shake it up...

I know fishless cycling is in vogue...read a billion posts...but in my neck of the woods (pardon the colloquial expression--this is East Tennessee :)), we have a really great LFS with repeat customers with multiple tanks that use Nitromax to start their aquariums. In fact, customers use it to...

My husband is almost finished building my 20G High tank stand. I'm going to paint it black, and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations? I'm planning on going with an oil-based paint, unless I find there is a better choice. Oh, and it's not a saltwater tank... If it matters, construction...

Thanks, I'm putting mine near an exterior door...I've heard so many opinions about why this is bad or really not that big of deal...just going to do it and monitor the fish/temps. I understand that ideally, you keep fish in the safest, most ideal location possible--but if they're so hidden away...

Okay, so as I'm doing additional research into subtropical fish, I'm seeing conflicting information on the supposed aggression of the Paradise Fish, as well as the supposed peacefulness of the American Flag fish....but it does seem like the Paradise Fish is my best bet for a smart, colorful...

I'm setting up a 20-gallon high tank and, due to its placement near an exterior door, am trying to come up with a subtropical stock plan that I hope will not seem boring compared to what I was planning for a tropical tank...we like the Bolivian Rams due to their appearance and...

Thanks for the advice...thinking maybe subtropical...it would save money, too... (though I was loving the idea of having fish with such personality like the Bolivian Rams have)...have created a new post asking for ideas with the subtropical fish I like.

First of all--I'll say that I know this is not supposed to be done--drafts, etc. I know. But does anyone have any recomendations for making this work? I know the best thing to do would be to keep fish that don't mind temp fluctations--but I really do want to keep a Bolivian Ram (or 2). I was...

Also, I'm about to start another topic--question about the location of the tank...

Thanks, both responses are very helpful to me. I'll go ahead and check my water's pH and maybe not worry about the algae-control yet...I guess my memories of very sad/dirty fish bowls as a young child has given me a fear of algae...Michaela

My husband is currently building the stand for the aquarium, so I'm still in research phase... I have decided I definitely want a Bolivian Ram (or 2...still researching that). I've read on a couple of forums how Red Cherry Shrimp can work with the Ram if you have a large, reproducing population...