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I just tonight set up my daughters 2.5 gallon pico/nano FOWLR tank. Live rock and live sand are in and system is up and running. My question is, when its time to add the snails and crabs, what type and how many would do fine in this size tank? The only fish eventually going in will be 1 clown...

I set up my daughters 2.5 freshwater tank going over 2 months now and have been thru 3 different goldfish and 2 bettas. All of which slowly over the course of 4-5 days seem to get weak and eventually sink to the bottom and finally die. I have taken the water to the fishstore to be analyzed and...

Are bettas notorious for not eating when in a new tank? I have a male in a 2.5 gallon with good amount of plants, and he will not touch the betta pellets when I put them in. Granted he has only been in for 2 days now, but are there any tricks or tips. thanks in advance

Inspired by the tank at the Shedd Aquarium with all neon tetras, I am planning on doing a similar tank. I am thinking just a 55 gallon though. What is the largest amount of tetras that could fit into this sized tank and be healthy? Also what other few fish like plecos or others would do well...

Well so far so good! Would a betta do ok with those tetras already in there?

I havent ran a freshwater tank for over 18years. I just got my daughter a 2.5 gallon tank for her room and have 5 Rumy-nosed tetras in it. I was wondering what one medium sized fish I could put in there with the fewest problems. Thanks for all replies!

I just purchased a healthy looking Valentini Toby and was curious what worked for feeding these very interesting fish. I know I just got him a few hours ago but he hasnt ate yet. I currently feed my tank frozen angel formula, frozen krill, frozen mysis, and flake food. Any ideas very welcomed!

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Wow that sounds really dismal and depressing! I have an original Nanocube 12g sitting in my closet and am getting ready to set it up in my daughters room. I am keeping it all stock exept taking out the filter material and replaced the stock pump with a stronger one. I was just planning on...

OK I am sick of this thing sitting in my garage, its in great shape and very solid, 20 bucks.

I am going to be setting up a stock nano cube set up later this year and was wondering if any anemones would survive well in a nano with its stock lighting? IF not I guess i will just stick to a leather and some mushrooms.

I have a black solid oak canopy that fits a 48"x18" acrylic aquarium for sale. It is in really good shape and has an open back for hang-on-the-back equipment. 40dollars. I live near huntertown north of fort wayne.

What always has worked for me was to up my temp. to 82degrees and keep my salinity around 20. I keep the temp at 82 for about two weeks and when the ich seems to be gone i only lower and keep it at 79degrees. Less stress on the fish with lower salinity and higher temp. plus I think the higher...

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How do you get the excess debris outta the sump then if you dont use the sock? Because of the sump being at floor level and all.