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Very interesting in knowing more about the lights. I’ve been pumping in as much light as possible without overheating the tanks. Can you please tell me more about this? The seachem flourish product sounds interesting. I was also thinking about adding a tiny bit of spirilina just to add some organic ...

Hi, I started a 2.5 gallon tank a few months ago, and I am now working on a 15 gallon. The 2.5 is going fine, but I have never had vigorous algae growth, I am assuming because the shrimp just don’t generate lots of waste. Is there any kind of supplement I can add to my tanks to help push algae growt...

Hi folks,
I purchased a bunch of stuff today. I’m thinking about making an all black setup aside from algae and shrimp. Can I drop the calcium carbonate in the bottom and cover with gravel, or do the shrimp need access to the calcium carbonate?
Cheers!

I just opened mine. I was able to put my round one in a plastic container that happened to be a similar diameter. Here's the steps to open it up: 1. Remove the sticker on the bottom. 2. Feel around the bottom. Notice that there is a clear sealant; perhaps silicone around a hard "plug". 3. ...

I'm concerned about the upcoming cold weather and the impact on shipping.

Thanks everyone. So what's the deal with these products that are supposed to help establish the bacteria faster? API Quick Start Nitrifying Bacteria, for Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium and/or Dr. Tims products? It seems like one could add some of this (considering the relatively small volume of w...

I am thinking about purchasing all the materials to get started. Can I order the shrimp as well and let them hang out in whatever they are shipped in, or move them to a temporary jar until their permanent home has had time to cycle? Thanks everyone!