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graye wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2025 2:46 pm If you sharpen the pencil and then go handling your aquarium, there's a risk the graphite could get in the water, potentially harming your fish.

Thanks graye

bettaMagenta wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2025 11:42 am I'd think you'll be alright, graphite isn't typically toxic in small amounts, but to be on the safe side, just make sure to wash your hands before handling your aquarium or its contents.

No big deal about the post anyway

sidthy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2025 10:45 am I'm pretty sure pencils don't have actual lead in them, so you're probably in the clear.

My mistake, I meant graphite, sorry. So, my main question is, can it still harm my fish even though it's graphite, and I sniffed it?

I had this question, I didn't mean to but I accidentally sniffed the tip of my pencil and it smelled really good, now I'm worried I've got lead in my system. I'm concerned that when I work on my aquarium tank, I might contaminate it with lead - I basically inhaled it, so do I pose a risk to my fish?

Hi, I'm having an issue with my aquarium. I replaced the filter a few hours ago but I transferred the old media to the new one. It's been a few hours since the change but my tank water is still cloudy. I'm not sure what's going on. Is this normal?

Hi, I'm having an issue with my aquarium. I replaced the filter a few hours ago but I transferred the old media to the new one. It's been a few hours since the change but my tank water is still cloudy. I'm not sure what's going on. Is this normal?

sidthy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 8:11 am Platies would be fine in a 37-gallon tank. The smaller varieties of Mollies could work, but the larger ones, like the Sailfin types, are probably too big. I'm curious, is your tank 37 gallons US or UK?

It's not orange, it's actually yellow. It looks like this one.

Platies would be fine in a 37-gallon tank. The smaller varieties of Mollies could work, but the larger ones, like the Sailfin types, are probably too big. I'm curious, is your tank 37 gallons US or UK?


37 US gallons, to clarify. I have gold panda mollies, and I'm not sure what you mean by ...

Hi Roll, I'd say 8-10 small fish is the max for a 37-gallon tank. Mollies are pretty finicky about water conditions, so you'll need to stay on top of water changes. I'm talking weekly, at least half the tank. Platies are hardier, but still, you don't want to push it. If I were you, I'd stick with ...

Hey guys, I was wondering about stocking a 37 gallon tank. How many platies and mollies can I fit in there? Is it an ideal size for these fish?