Hi, I think this is my first tank post. I've gone long enough already without asking for help. i don't know if there's a specific structure for this but here's the info. 30 gal jc&p aquarium light, only on like the second setting of nine. 6 hr photoperiod. half topsoil mix, capped with pool...

I have another thread talking about my deficiencies here confusing deficiencies in my first high tech I'm having consistent diatoms, in a tank that has been running for almost 3 months now. everyday i have to clean diatoms off every plant with a toothbrush. I've begun to address deficiencies...

My Marino moss ball Newton is looking weird can you tell me what could be wrong and how I could fix it ? The big one is Newton Thx! Also in my Marino jar there are tiny moving white specks what are they ?

Soil consisting of 60% peat moss, 40% composed bark fines and iron sulfate (50g/m3) additive, would it be ok for a Walstad tank even if it has a pH of 4? Or would it be beneficial to have a soil exclusively consisting of either peat moss or compressed bark fines? Cheers,

Hi Everybody, I set up an El Natural tank a few years back and then had to deal with a few family healthcare issues. The only thing I’ve really done is feed the fish, top off the water, a few water changes, filter maintenance, break up the substrate occasionally and trim the Java moss. I...