This is only my second planted tank and it's been a few years. Set up almost 3 months. Used bb from my 5 other tanks to cycle. This is a 9 gallon rimless and I think there's hair algae on my plants and lots of black spots. I'm using fluorite as the substrate, parameters are good, I have a...

I'm not sure if this kind of topic is allowed here but I'll try anyway, since I find it interesting to discuss. I'm not bashing reef tanks, I do love them especially the fauna. But in my opinion most of them are not done right when it comes to aesthetics. Not to mention the extreme blue...

Hi all, I am using the JBL pro flora direct diffuser. I realised that when it turns on.. It takes very long for the first bubble to come out.. Its like it needs a lot of build up for the valve to open for the bubbles to start coming out.. Has anyone else had the same issuse?

I’ve been reading a lot about planted tanks . My husband bought me a new 55 gallon tank so I could start a low tech planted aquarium. I’m not looking to use CO2 yet as I’m just starting out and learning. What are the best substrates to use? And what plants should I start out with . I know I...

I have another big chunk of Anubias Barteri Var. Nana, size 9"x6"x4", $20 shipped. Please, either PM me or reply to this thread if interested. These go fast!