Recent content by jen31972

Hi all.   After a long illness, I am finally able to care for my community tank again.  It's a planted, black sand 55 gallon.  50% planted and 50% wood pieces. Here's a pic from earlier today.   Current inhabitants are two blue spotted gouramis, three black yellow neons, and four regular neons...

Hey all,   I've been around aquarium forums for while then took a break due to illness.  While not a complete beginner, I certainly remain an amateur.     I've been trying to fully stock my 55 gal community tank for a couple years now but something always comes up - usually my fault.  For...

Excellent point! I want cory cats and discovered they need sand. I ended up removing half my gravel and putting down inert aquarium sand (ask your lfs for it). Fortunately I was able to do this while fishless cycling.

Add as many aeration devices as you can. The beneficial bacteria love oxygenation. I added a pinch of pulverized fish food (flake) in addition to using ammonia, just to cover any nutrient needs the BBs might need in addition to the ammonia. Heating the water well is good. Don't forget to...

Hi all. I am currently doing a fishless cycle on a 55 gal. It has a split gravel and sand bottom and medium "planting" of silk and plastic plants. I am looking to get 6 cories, 6 neons, 6 lemon tetras, and 6 fancy male guppies. What else would go nicely that I would only need one or two of...