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    Dependent on which UVS you purchased, you will have to change the water anyway. The majority of the UVSs only kill the free floating algae. They don't remove it. You will get better results sooner if you change the water first.
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    My favorite device is my peroxide shooter. A piece of S/S windshield wiper stiffener inserted into the airline tubing gives me a precise aim without diluting the peroxode with every 1ml. pump, or getting my arm wet. The stiffeners can be cut and bent for rust free hooks on the side of the tank, hooks for retrieving lost plants or tools, plant weights and attaching/retrieving veggies.
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    These fish are at least 1-2 years old so thankfully, I can rule out baby Pacu. The previous owner said they were Silver Dollars and a Somekinda Gourami🙂 I 'd never seen one bigger than about 2".
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    Sounds like a good idea to me. I adopt other people's fish, so I may have a general idea what I have, It would be nice to know a little more. Here are the first two:
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    Now I learned the word Esker. Thankyou! Did you use that sand?
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    Initially I would cut off only the worst of the damaged leaves and give the Anubia some plant tabs. The plants may be looking for nutrients they aren't getting enough of. If new growth remains healthy, you can cut off the remaining damaged leaves later.
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    Every filter has pros and cons. My personal preferences are under gravel filters driven with powerheads. The ugfs are inexpensive with nothing else to buy later. You really don't see or hear them. The power heads step up the efficiency of the ugf and provide surface movement. Most powerheads usually come with a siphon tube and valve to suck air into the water stream, so there is no need for a separate air pump or stone. They can be adjusted more than 180 degrees, so in a tank the size of yours, they are not likely to blow the small fish around. The big downside to the UGF is that you will be limited to a gravel substrate. I also use a Aqueon hob filters. They have a couple of features I don't like, but they came with the tank and provide a second level of mechanical filtration.
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    You could put a spacer between the light and the plexi if you are concerned. Anything that is not round would work.
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    Unless you are also going to get a fish cam, put it where people spend the most time. Otherwise the aquarium is out of sight and out of mind; just another chore that needs to be done.
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    More for my amusement than celebration. The barbs seem to have more personality than any of the others. They tolerate my intrusion into their world. and they seem to realize that maintenance is followed by rewards In their order of preference the barbs go for: cucumber, baby spinach, peas, broccoli florets
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    75 gallons is just -bigger. You are going to love it. The tank should not require any alterations. I do have 3 suggestions before you add water: make sure that whatever stand you use is level in both directions. Make sure that the setup is exactly where you want it and electricity is accessible. A 2' step ladder with rubber feet makes maintenance easier. The top rim of your tank on a "furniture" height stand could easily be 50" I realize that these are common sense things, but unlike the 15 gallon, it could take hours to correct on the larger tank. Enjoy!
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    Whether or not to cook your rocks depends on where you got them. If you harvest your rocks from the local river or creek, I would not hesitate to cook them. They don't have to boil The idea is to remove living organisms and pollutants. Some rocks that I thought were clean produced an oily sheen on the water surface when boiled. @Andy's Fish Den's suggestion of going to the local landscaper is probably the best way. A quick scrub and done. Go on a rainy day so you can see how they will look in the aquarium.
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    ...and your picture perfect setups crash anyway. The actual learning starts after you buy the fish or plant. Your research gave you finished products, but not the experiences that got them to that point. One of the benefits of this site is people talking about their failures. Ich happens! Roll with it and enjoy the trip
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    @AnimalNerd98 has pretty much covered everything. I also use non-aquarium lights. Increasing the timer settings to 8 hrs. helped eliminate some of my algae and plant growth problems. It is possible that your grow light is not close enough to the aquarium for some of your plants..
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    Of course I talk to the fish. The barbs meet me as I enter, and follow me as I move around the room. It would be rude not acknowledge them. The other residents, could care less unless food is involved. Like talking to yourself, talking to pets is not a problem unless you start an argument.
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    I would think that your first priority is to go out of your way to make sure the tubs stay level. The biggest difference between above and below ground is nature's ability to rearrange them. Lacking the earth's natural insulation and support, the freeze/ thaw cycle could be a minor issue depending where you live. On the plus side: adjustments to above ground tubs a lot easier. I've found that it takes at least 3 attempts (days) to get the arrangement right. so grab a yard chair, your beverage of choice, and enjoy the trip. it's going to look great.
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    One of my first plants was Water Sprite. It was supposed to be a bulletproof low light plant, but eventually died off. Next I added Hornwort, Anacharis, and a stronger light.. I've found HW to be finicky. Sometimes it grows for me and sometimes it doesn't. Mine actually tumbled in the output from the HOB with no problems. The Anacharis did not do well until it made it to the surface (closer to the light) where it thrived, eventually putting down long roots into the water column. The HW got less light and was no longer in a strong flow. It became an algae farm. I would try adding supplemental light first. Something as simple as an led lamp next to the tank might work. If you see a change for the better, you can proceed from there..
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    Have you tried turning off the extra blue light?
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    You're not to late @Alesha You still have 11 days before the 3 wise guys show up, or in my case send out Christmas cards.
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    I have a small 2 ft. tall waterfall, 3-6" deep stream, and the "pond" is one of those kidney shaped basins. Over a two year period the Horsetail almost filled the stream bed and sent runners down into the pond. Eventually it sends shoots back up and out of the pond. It is a problem because it grows too well. removing it requires a sharp knife or saw and you sacrifice the substrate. On the plus side, whatever variety I have only gets about 2' tall and the tiny blue flowers attract butterflies, and dragonflies. I was curious as to whether it was harmful to fish as I've never seen it near a pond in the wild. I would like to plant my 65 tall community tank. but so far the inhabitants have eaten everything.
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    Has anyone tried to grow horsetail indoors or in the aquarium? I tried for years to grow it in planters and failed. Then came the happy accident when I tied a rock to my last specimen and dropped it into the pond. Now it is problematic. I haven't thought this thru yet but I'm looking for something that the Tinfoil Barbs and other fish won't eat. Thoughts?
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    This one is a curb find from late 2019. I wanted the 12" pot until I realized it was plastic. Had the twin trunks been straight, it would have been over 6 ft. tall and naked for the first 5'. I kept the plant anyway, cutting off 3' or more from each trunk. A freshly painted 5 gallon bucket and a summer in the backyard seems to have agreed with it.
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    Aquarium goodies are on my Do Not Buy list. Last year I asked for a replacement pump impeller, a digital thermometer and an inexpensive backup heater. Santa brought a dial meat thermometer, 2 impellers, a brand new powerhead and a really nice heater with digital controls. I'm grateful but feel guilty.
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    As Aquariums are not weather dependent or seasonal, I can combine my interest in plants and fish in one place. An added benefit is that it is unlikely that I will ever see a Bud lite or KFC bucket in an aquarium.
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    You should be fine. Sand is popular in the hobby and comes in many variations. Swimming pool sand is popular and relatively cheap at the big box stores, It is intended for filtration and has a uniform size. Sand that is too fine could cloud the water and filters. Aquarium sand comes in colors and is expensive. Whatever decision you make, rinse the sand thoroughly first.
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