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Don't forget to post pics when it's stocked! Love seeing how these setups turn out. Also, props for not rushing it, patience pays off big time with fish.

Dude, throw in some Cherry Barbs! They're underrated and won't nip your plants. Plus, they're gonna look fire with that green backdrop. Maybe a Bristlenose Pleco too, but only one unless you wanna deal with extra poop.

Yeah, Angelfish are drama queens. They'll stress out over anything. If you're not gonna upgrade, at least get some floating plants to break up sightlines. Helps with the weird vibe in there.

Re: I fed hormones to my fish. Outcome is amazing.

Your experiment is quite intriguing, but I'm still trying to grasp the motivation behind it. To those familiar with this practice, it's no secret that hormone treatment can induce premature coloration in young fish.

The results you've achieved are ...

Re: Nitrogen cycle won't start

A school of 5-6 discus is ideal, but you'll need a larger tank - at least 55 gallons, preferably bigger. I'm sure you know this, but I keep my Aquaclears set up with foam at the bottom, filter floss in the middle, and bio media as the final stage. This way, the floss ...

I'm thinking of adding metronidazole to my frozen beefheart mix. Does it make a difference or is it a waste of time? Can I use it alongside my standard metro treatment - .5 to .75 grams in the water column every day or every other day for 10 days?