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Okay so I bought a used tank. Its a 50 gallon rimless. I just went to fill it to leak test it today, I got a few inches of water in there and then noticed this corner didnt look right. Its holding the water fine so far but I didnt fill it up any higher yet just incase. Is this just a result of a...

Yeah otocinclus are a good idea too if you dont want snails at all!! But there has to be enough algae to sustain them so if your goal is no algae ever, maybe dont go the oto route as most of them wont accept pellets (atleast in my experience). Nerites will also feed on decaying plant matter. My...

I would suggest nerite snails instead. They eat algae very efficiently, and while they may still lay eggs around the tank, the eggs will not hatch in a freshwater set up!

I believe so, but they will only outbreak if they get the chance. I am not 100% sure though, hopefully someone else can shed some light on the situation!

I have a few plants that are for sure within 1" of my heater and they dont burn!

Ah yes! Between my otocinclus and panda garra they keep it completely in check. They're little piggies tho. Perhaps more live plants will reduce the growth rate for the algae since they will be competing for nutrients?

it is hard for me to tell from the picture but if it is diatoms otocinclus catfish do an amazing job of keeping them in check!

Hey! Just wondering if anyone has any advice on what I should put below my stand? Its for a 50 gallon tank and I crumbed and bought one of those cheaply made (but costly) topfin stands because I am impatient. I would like something to go under the stand just for an added layer of protection for...

awe don't say that! Mine that I just got is a little discolored too.. since they grow the shells themselves, I would assume with proper water conditions it will improve as they grow!

very interesting to think about indeed!

With your filtration and water change schedule I think you would be fine with another. You could get a water test kit and see how fast nitrates are accumulating? I doubt they are adding up by much with your water regime. As long as your fish don't look squished (they have room to swim freely and...

looks like shell decay to me - could be from poor water conditions / lack of elements needed for shell growth? I'm no nerite professional, as I just got my first one, but from what I've heard that is a major cause of shell deterioration.

I started keeping fish when I was really young & have had a 20 gallon since I was 14. I would say from the age 17-23 it was not a priority for me, and you could say I 'lost interest'; maintaining it was a chore, but I always loved watching my fish! I am 25 now and more excited than ever! I now...

oh noooo! that is not good news hahah!

Hello everyone! Sorry about the mini hiatus - life happens. So today I noticed some teeny tiny round objects on the bottom of my tank. I have one shrimp and 4 galaxy rasboras/CPD's? (not sure what the correct name is now - please let me know if there is a difference), And I just added a nerite...