Hi, My name is Sam, and I am new to the hobby. My tank has been running for about three months now. I am posting here for help, because a lot of information is available on how to fight / prevent algae, but I have at least five different ones in my tank right now and I was wondering if I have...

I wouldn't say my tank is quite over run with ram horns and bladder snails- but they are VERY successful, have some ninja amano(like) shrimp that look good when they show themselves, have a mini crayfish (1 inch) that is also looking good (got him to work on snails). I purchased some nerites a...

Hi Everyone, This journal has been a long time coming, but I wanted to be thorough and show everything I'm doing, so it took some time to get around to it. I'm going to do my best to give model numbers and links to everything I purchased, in case others like my ideas and decide to try it for...

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NEW!! Fat Guy is back!l 20g UNS 60P Last seen here when I was living in NYC five years ago. Reestablished in LA now. Different water out here that's for sure. Introducing my children to planted aquariums. I...

Just wanted to show off my tank haha its hit a nice balance and fish are looking good. Still alot of tannins leaching through gravel cap, should have done a sand layer, but im sure another month will look good. Happy to give specs to anyone interested, for a first tank it has done very well...