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Totally agree with sundrift. Java Fern is bulletproof once you get it anchored. My first plant too, and it's still going strong after two years.

Yep, low-tech can be tricky. What's your lighting like? I've had success with a simple LED on for 6 hours, no direct sunlight. Also, try root tabs if you haven't, they're a game-changer.

I've got two male dwarf gouramis in a 20-gallon community tank, and they're doing alright. The slightly bigger one gets a bit testy at feeding time, which isn't a surprise. I've also got another 20-gallon tank that's currently empty, but I'm planning to stock it with some algae eaters and a couple ...

I can vouch for this. My 29g tank was a disaster with a single dwarf gourami. It started with just him, 6 cories, and a dozen neons. But within a week, everyone was running for cover. The gourami would patrol the entire tank, bullying everyone for food and territory. I thought plants and decorations ...

I came across this tip that adding crushed eggshells to the tank can provide the necessary minerals for the snails' shell growth, I'm pretty sure it was from a video or a forum post somewhere.

Honestly, no idea why, but Thanos just popped into my head - not a huge fan of the movies or comics, but that's the name that came to mind.

Hi everyone, I'm hoping you can help me out with some conflicting info I've been getting about dojo loaches. I'm thinking of getting just one and I've got a few questions to clear things up.

First off, do dojo loaches need to be in groups or is one okay on its own?
I've also got a 13g tank (24 x ...

The joys of fishkeeping - a hobby that starts innocently enough, with the simple goal of creating a peaceful aquarium, and yet somehow morphs into a full-blown obsession. Before you know it, you're juggling multiple tanks, and suddenly you're an expert in water chemistry, aquatic life, and plant care.

I've had similar issues with a couple of shoots, I think it might be due to the rhizome getting damaged when I split them. What type of fertilizer are you using, and do you have fish in any or all of your tanks?


I took another look at the pics and I think some shoots are just naturally stronger ...

I've had similar issues with a couple of shoots, I think it might be due to the rhizome getting damaged when I split them. What type of fertilizer are you using, and do you have fish in any or all of your tanks?