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I'm new to this, but my fry seem to like crushed flakes. Tank is 20-gallon, temp at 86°F, with a sponge filter. Water changes 30% daily. Should I switch to live food?


Live food will definitely boost growth. Start with baby brine shrimp, they're easy to hatch. My fry are in a 40-gallon, temp at ...

What's your nitrate level? High nitrates can fuel algae. I keep mine below 10ppm with more frequent water changes and floating plants like frogbit. They shade the tank and suck up excess nutrients.


Agreed. I also use a UV sterilizer, it's been a game-changer for green water algae. Just make ...

I'm having trouble wrapping my head around what's going on, but I did want to ask - when you transferred the gravel from your old tank, did you give it a good rinse with cold water?

Re: Discus goals.... what are yours?

I'm not really about setting goals, I just find solace in the world of fish-keeping. There's something therapeutic about watching them interact with each other, especially when you've got different species mixed in. And let's be honest, there's nothing quite ...