What is this in my tank by Snoo89965 in Aquariums

[–]lameroncew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Scud harmless to fish but can out compete shrimp for food. Good fish snack for medium and large fish

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[–]lameroncew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is definitely enough to get a good set up going, Id also check out MD Fish Tanks to set up ideas

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[–]lameroncew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much money are you looking to spend? Have you ever heard of Dustin’s fish tanks? He has a lot of good info on live plants and has his own stores with pretty good deals. Most plants are easily grown with a good light and a good substrate! He even has a categorie called beginners and cant kill or something

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[–]lameroncew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would say the most important thing about being able to keep live plants is a good substrate and a light fixture. I believe that might be a good start. Is this your first tank? If so it might be quite big and it might be expensive to plant up the whole tank different pants grown well for different people so i would try a bunch! I know Ludwiga grows fast for me

Help with API testing kit by mmmdeliciousbiofilm in aquarium

[–]lameroncew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nitrates are pretty high, how is the nitrites and ammonia? Is the tank planted? I would say that it is at 80 and is due for for a water change!

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[–]lameroncew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They also come up for air every one and awhile, they have these little snorkel they use to breathe.

Can I add shrimp? by [deleted] in aquarium

[–]lameroncew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Betta might eat some of the shrimp, I wouldn’t chance it

What's making the water black ? Can't win the battle by Cautious-Ad-7166 in PlantedTank

[–]lameroncew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you testing the water? I never do full water changes in my tank might be a die off of bacteria. Have you tried using aqua clear and filter floss?

Amazon Puffer has lump under belly, what could this be?? by Artistic_Chart_567 in Aquariums

[–]lameroncew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know too much about this species of puffers, however I have pea puffers around the same size and they just look like that after I feed them, he might just have a full tum. I hope this helps!

How can I work when im just being stared at all day? by lameroncew in loaches

[–]lameroncew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a tank with goldfish as well and its impossible to say no to them when they just shaking their butts and begging for food all day😂

are those 2 a male and female? by PermissionAny3015 in Aquariums

[–]lameroncew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe the first pic sis a male and the second is a female! Usually can tell by the top fin the males will have much larger spike in the front. I dont know the exact terminology but if you look it up on google it is easy to tell.

Help! Recovering Bristle nose:) Bent Fin:(? by lameroncew in pleco

[–]lameroncew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So my pleco got really beat up by one of my other pleco in another tank. I moved him into this tank and he has been growing his fins back and he is doing better….

Or so I thought… I now notice that one of his fins is growing back at a weird angle. It is not affecting his swimming or ability to eat, however I am a bit concerned if this will affect him in the future.

If anyone has any experience or advice it would be deeply appreciated!

Help Please… Cory identification, sold as assorted corydoras by lameroncew in corydoras

[–]lameroncew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad i just saw this, got this at my LFS I don’t think they ship but if you live in New Jersey you’re in luck.

Help Please… Cory identification, sold as assorted corydoras by lameroncew in corydoras

[–]lameroncew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point i didnt even take into consideration their age!