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Can I introduce live plants into my freshwater aquarium?

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Can’t stand Alpaca’s asked:


I have a 55 gallon freshwater tank that has been established for approximately 2 months. I recently added very finely crushed coral for my substrate and am planning on housing the tank with a few different African Cichlids.

1) Can I add plants to my tank using what I have?

2) Is it time consuming? (More than a couple of hours a week)

3) What is CO2 Fertilization? I’ve read to do this in some different literature I’ve found. Does any know if it is costly? (More than $20 a month.)

Where can i find a listing of freshwater fish with pictures?

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That 1 Guy asked:


I want to see what all kinds of fish can be caught in the US. I just want like a poster with pics and names of the freshwater fish. All help appreciated. Thank You.

What are some things I need for my freshwater fish tank?

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N!FTY asked:


So I’m planning to change all the water in my fish tank and clean all the ornaments inside and the rocks.And refill it with freshwater all over again are they’re any pH pills or other stuff I need to be sure my fish are gonna be healthy and the water is gonna be nice for them?

Is the water in my freshwater aquarium good?

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Mike asked:


I have a 120 gallon aquarium with African chiclids

My PH is 8.0

My Ammonia is 0.25

My Nitrate is between 0 and 5.0

My Nitrite is 0

Is my water good?

Thanks!

What is a cool looking freshwater fish that would be good for a 2.5 gallon tank?

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Luekas asked:


I have a 2.5 gallon that I wan’t to put something in. I wan’t one fish that likes to be alone and will stay small. Or a fish that stays small that likes to be kept in group of two or three. Anyone know of any good fish?

What decorations in a freshwater aquarium do you love? And make them stand out?

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guppylover asked:


Hi! I have a 55 gallon freshwater tank and I was wondering what kind of decorations you like in a tank? And what makes them amazing! And also if I can get them at petco,petsmart,walmart ect. Thx. *guppylover*

Does anyone know why the top dorsal fin on my freshwater fish is missing cunks out of the top?

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Joseph W asked:


Some of the fish have chunks missing out of their side and back fins as well. I have already treated them for rot fin. I have one red tailed shark, four rainbow sharks, three bala sharks, indesent shark, a yellow and black striped fish, red parrot fish who has nothing missing but he never chases the other fish, I also have four algae eaters, three plectos, three african clawed frogs, two puffers, one peacock ell, and snails. Its a 70 gallon tank.

Is it ok to use real outdoor rocks in a freshwater fish tank?

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Mets Fan asked:


I want to grab some rocks from my garden to use in my 20 gallon fish tank, I don’t know if it will harm the fish.

Does a freshwater aquarium need an oxygenator?

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Monkey Chunks asked:


Hi, I just set up my first aquarium. It is 10 gallons size. I filled it with filtered water(brita filter) Installed the mechanical filter (with biobag in it) Installed the heater. The mechanical filter is running and cycling the water.

My question is whether I need to purchase an oxygenator (other name) the submerged device that will keep generating air bubbles.

Later I intend to put guppies, tetras, and a couple shrimp into this aquarium.

Thanks for advice

what freshwater fish get along together?

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Ashlita asked:


I just set up a 55 gallon fish tank and i plan on getting some fish in it in a couple days, what kinds of freshwater fish can live together?

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