Is there something I can do to reduce tank temperatures instead of buying a chiller? Really dont want to go down that road. No top covers on the aquarium

I'm looking for compact plants in the 4 to 8 inch range. I've tried S. Repens, Hygrophila corymbosa and AR, but they just didn't do great in pool filter sand. Any suggestions would be very appreciated. Hopefully, suggestions of those that fall into the easier side to keep. I might want to...

So, I took a 5 year hiatus after a tragedy involving my last tank. However, I'm not a college student anymore, so I have a lot more time and patience now, so I'm getting back into it. I just set up a 10 gallon tank with a tree made of java moss secured to spiderwood with aquarium glue, and...

Filtration is an ongoing issue with my turtle tank. Am in the process of adding more filtration and aeration. I was wondering if mussels or clams can survive in dirty turtle water. And whether or not the clams/mussels, if large enough, can avoid being eaten by the turtles. If anyone has...

Hi all. I have a 200L planted co2 injected tank and have been in this hobby for around 3 months now. I keep finding random fish dead early morning. Water parameters are all good and I even dose with ferts. Kh and gh are alos good. It seems to point to the PH swings in the tank which could be...