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Hey, guys! First off, thanks for all of your input. I went to PetSmart to get the water tested, and I showed the photos to a different employee, for which they weren't sure either.   Ch4rlie: Awesome! Thanks so much for that. I'll be sure to be careful when I use it either way, but it's good to...

Hello, everyone!   I've been pretty busy lately, but I've kept up on water changes (average 40%). I've visited my local pet stores very frequently during the month, and I've been getting a lot of different answers to my questions. I trust you guys much more than the employees, as I've noticed...

Welcome!! There's so many great topics around. Enjoy the forum :D

Thanks for all the help, guys! Now that I know it can be done pretty instantly, I'll be sure to do it. I like the bucket method, personally, because of knowing exactly what I have just in case I need to add more or subtract. Thank you all again :)

Ohh, thanks for telling me that too! Ceramics and sponges will be on my list to find. Thank you so much. I'll be sure to update later once I go over to his place and see what he has :D

daizeUK: Thank you SO much! That explains everything I was confused about nice and clearly! Once I get to his place I'll be sure to ask about his fish, their health, and look about what kind of filter he's got. Hopefully it will be easy to take out, so we shall see! That helps so much so I know...

I see where DerpPH is coming from on how it could inspire a person into becoming a wonderful fish keeper, but at the same time I see your concern as well. I guess it all depends on the situation.   For example, our most recent fish (came home about a week ago) was given to my little sister as a...

Hi, everyone!   I'm currently working on getting my ammonia level down from 0.5, and would like a bit of help when it comes to partial changes. For a little background information on me and my tank, you can read about it here (including the latest levels).   It was suggested in my introduction...

ninjouzata: Awesome, I'll be sure to do that! Yeah, for the bacteria I meant what the estimate time it'd be that the new bacteria would start eating it all up and get the levels down. Like how much time should I expect it to take, if that makes sense haha.   EllieJellyEllie: I'll do my best to...

75 gallon won't be a problem in the near future. Anything to make sure Larry's taken care of. Most definitely! I have a few relatives that have owned massive tanks in the past, so I may ask them if they still have them in storage.   Sure thing! I'll have to get my DSLR to get a nice shot of the...

Okay, I'll do as big of one as possible.   Yeah, that was definitely a surprise to find out when she came home, but he's a wonderful fish and it's rekindled my love for aquariums so I'm pretty content with it all, even if he does need a huge tank, haha!   Aww, thanks so much! I cannot stand the...

Thanks!   Yeah, my sister told me most of her friend's fish are gone. So sad to see that happen.   Yeah, he's a spunky little guy! Whew, 55-75! I'm completely okay with continually getting bigger tanks as Larry grows. :) By the time he needs that size of a tank, I should most likely have one...

Welcome! I'm new to the forum but have owned many fish and other animals in the past; you've sure got an awesome bunch of critters indeed!   I've owned a Betta too, and he was a wonderful fish for all the years I had him. Yours are both absolutely beautiful!   Good luck with the competition...

Hi, Scott! Welcome to the forum. I'm new as well :)   My "tank" (technically my sister's that I love and maintain since she's much younger) has a Marimo "moss ball" in it. They are very easy to care for and can help the tank when it comes to other algae. I'm still learning about them, but it's...