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  1. You can try lifting out the media inside the filter and giving it a gentle rinse to remove the debris it's filtered out of the tank. There is good bacteria in the media you'll want to maintain so a gentle rinse to remove the free debris is good. If there is debris in the tank hold, a turkey baster is ideal for pulling it out.
  2. I was interested in your post about lids as I recently cut the daylights out of my wrist wrestling a heavy glass lid off a tank. 😬 Good information here.
  3. This lead me to a website on aquarium science; what an eye opener it has been for me on maintenence. Thank you. This is a humbling hobby isn't it? Always so much more to learn.
  4. Welcome. This is a source of good information from people with experience. There are photos on the forum of tanks using house plants like pothos for filtration in tanks. The setups are quite lovely.
  5. I had an ammonia spike caused by a fish that had died hidden inside a hollow decorative log. The hollow log was turned so I couldn't easily see inside it.
  6. That was my experience as well. A clerk in a local welding shop was fantastically helpful. Swapping out tanks takes just minutes.
  7. I really like the arrangement of driftwood. It adds nice structure to the design.
  8. Your pictures are very clear and focus is perfect. I'm curious about the plants and cichlids; I was under the impression cichlids like to dig them up. Your tanks say otherwise. I like plants so much I avoided cichlids despite appreciating how attractive they are.
  9. Thanks for the replies. I do know what you mean about her scales and size. And yes, she's always looked like she's looked like a tub for a long time...in terms of years. But I'll watch her closely. The only real change to her is the white. That's what has be worried. I'll put her in a tank and add some salt I think.
  10. I love Hillstream Loaches. Cute as can be and its fun to watch them interact. I also am fond of a koi Angelfish named Spot I've had for years. His wife Goldie died recently...I think he's kind of happy about that as she was a bit of a bully.
  11. I had to google this...what a beautiful and interesting fish.
  12. Oh please do! I'd love to see that. I've had Peppered Corys for several years, and adore them. Lots of personality.
  13. Yeah, me too on the anxiety! Even on line. That's one of many reasons I love this forum. People here are very kind and generous with knowledge. I've always felt welcome. Another thing is the knowledge base of forum members is vast and based on experience and science. 30 gallons is very good size to start with. Its big enough to be nicely stocked with plants and fish, and be forgiving as you stabilize the setup. . Corys do love to be in a herd and they love plants, so I think that's a great fish. I feed mine Repashy gel foods a few times a week and its fun to watch them swarm to it. So Sunshine, welcome.
  14. Welcome to the forum! Both types of Danios are lovely fish, but I think the Glowlight would look amazing with a reddish background. Post pictures when you get some.
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