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    I mostly have live-bearers and feed the following products: Repashy- Soilent Green, Community Blend Hikari- Algae Wafers, Fancy Guppy, Freeze Dried Bloodworms, Crab Cuisine, Sinking Wafers Xtreme- Krill Flakes, Pellets, Sinking Wafers Fluval- Bug Bites (for small fish) Zoo Med- Banquet Blocks
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    My sincerest thanks to @Cory, @Lizzie Block. Am indeed humbled by this wonderful gesture of good will. When I was contemplating even purchasing an aquarium a while back, I did a search on YouTube for fish-keeping basics. One of the videos I've first seen were @Cory's videos regarding the nitrogen cycle, what to keep in a 10 gallon aquarium, plant/fertilizer tutorials and countless other Co-Op videos. Many of which I still re-watch to this day, LOL. Am also grateful for people like @Candi. She is wonderful. Additionally, to the folks on the Forum; this is a great gathering of Aquarists and l have learned a lot from many of you. This Forum has afforded many the ability to learn, share ideas and pass along experiences, for the common betterment of the hobby. Am indeed happy & privileged to be a small part of that group. Thanks again. ☺️
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    I know I am a fish NERM, because am always looking for an empty space for another, new aquarium, LOL.
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    @Maggie, My water sprite grows like weeds. Very quickly and the plant has a nice texture. I have medium light and fertilize moderately to heavy at times, but every tank is different. I will say though, in my Platy tank, those fish will eat this plant down to the stem, LOL.
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    THE CENTRAL "NERMOUS" SYSTEM__________________
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    @Andy's Fish Den, I know what you mean. Am on well water, too. It's very convenient. Everything goes in the deep, utility sink. @MaxM, As for the sponge filters, it's really a personal preference, IMO. For me, I like the coarse design much better. Also, have modified a coarse filter with a tiny 'wrap-around' piece of fine poly pad. It catches the smaller particles, if you are concerned with that, etc.
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    Interesting design. I would like to try it with pearl weed plants, as well.
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    I let nature do it naturally with the use of various snails.
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    @Brandy, Have read about 1 ppm phosphate upper limit. Typically, I keep my phosphate levels about 1-2 ppm, with zero problems. Seems like my plants do better at that level. Would imagine the exact number would vary for sensitive, freshwater inhabitants. Also, many folks use the 'nitrate' reading as a proxy, for other levels . Have had mixed results with that theory. I.E. some of my aquariums have fast growing stem plants. Seems like I can never add enough potassium to some of the tanks, LOL. The faster growing plants seem to out-compete the slower growing ones for nutrients.
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    @RyanR, For my eyes to tell, about 2 weeks, LOL.
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    @Lynze, Very well, thank you. Had a number of egg clutches in my 55 gallon. Some I left where they were placed; but most were moved to my DIY incubator. Actually, have too many Mystery snails right now, lol. Will have to contact my local LFS and see if they would like a snail donation. 😊
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    @Evonda, Here is a great video on Snails. Perhaps you have seen it or not.
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