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Hi there, I have a 20g tall tank with a sand substrate. I was using a AquaTech 20-40 HOB filter and, quite honestly, just went through my third one (I think the first one was a power issue). I pretty much blame it on the sand. So I've been searching for an alternative that is both effective...

I have one rescued Brochis splendens but because of his size, I know I can't get many more of his kind. Since I'm keeping him regardless (I love him) I'm wondering if some dwarf corys would school with him. He's in a hospital tank right now with a rescued molly and I think he has even tried to...

Thanks for replying! I am using a 20-40 gal Aqua-Tech power filter: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Tech-20-40-Gallons-Power-Filter-1-ct/10313137 The tank is: 24 1/4"L x 12 1/2"W x 16 3/4"H I would really be ok with housing just a couple other fish with the Emeralds, or a small...

Hi there, I'm currently fishless cycling a 20g tank and have spend the last few weeks researching the heck out of what to put in there. I have a rescued emerald catfish that inspired me to build a "perfect" home for him (smooth rocks, sand substrate, leafy plants) and so I've been spending my...

Excellent..thanks for the advice. I'll check out the article!

Hi there, I'm currently fishless cycling a 20g FW tank. I have read many, many things on how to do it and ultimately have been following the schedule here http://www.badmanstropicalfish.com/forum/index.php?topic=1023.0 The thing I'm worried about now is that I know I need to keep the ammonia...

Hi there, I have a rescued Emerald catfish. He is currently living in a hospital tank and I'm doing everything I can to prepare a nice environment for him. I have a 20 gallon tank (that's all I could afford) with sand, some logs/caves and silk plants currently cycling. I know that they are...

Oldman47, thank you so much for getting back to me. I see that he is a true hybrid and the likelihood of me finding more like him is pretty small. I had originally thought he might be a latipinna. Anyway, my biggest concern now is who I can put in the tank with him. I have a 35 gallon BW...

Heh, see what I mean about conflicting information? :) No worries, I know not to use table salt because of all the extra stuff in there (at the very least), and will be using marine salt from the pet store should I go brackish, which I suspect I will.

Hi there, I'm assuming the answer is obvious, but I've looked at many books and online sources and am getting conflicting results. I am relatively new to keeping fish and this guy was a gift to my son from his aunt, who doesn't know either. :) I'd just to be sure as I'm considering a brackish...