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Is there a better place to post this kind of question? Or do people just not know? Is there a forum I can go to where folks might know? The last time I asked that question I was sent to this forum, but so far although there is more activity here, there are still no answers. I really want to go...

It is possible to have too much ammonia in a tank for the good bacteria to come in. I would try aiming for closer to 3 ppm and see if that helps. Honestly you don't need anymore than 1-2ppm to be successful. I believe using larger doses helps it go a little faster as long as its not too much and...

I have 4 tanks. 20 gallon is on my computer desk over the sturdiest part where the file cabinet is. I have a 10 gallon on my "bar" between my kitchen and my family room, again, right over a support piece. I have a 5.5 gallon in my bedroom on a bookcase. That is the only tank that is on something...

Hello, I have a 20 gallon tall with 8 black neon tetras, 5 cherry barbs, 3 peppered coryadoras, 1 dwarf gourami, 2 otocinculus cats, and one bristlenose pleco. This tank is about 8-9 months old now. The bristlenose has been in the tank for about 2 months now and was the last addition. My...

I have natural stones in my 20 gallon and my 100 gallon. the ones int eh 100 gallon are much smaller and I am considering actually mixing it with some pool filter sand. There are not fish in that tank yet. I like the natural look though. In my 10 gallon I have black gravel and I really like...

ARIZONA PRESCOTT We have both a PetSmart and a PetCo, not the best but if you feel the need to use them I would recommend our PetSmart over PetCo in general. PET CARE CENTER- Fish and small animals. Friendliness: 9 Knowledge: Depends on which employee you speak with- I'd give it an 8...