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Albino Corydoras are more visible against dark substrate, but Bronze Corydoras have a warmer tone. Both are equally active, but Albino might stand out more if you've got darker decor. What's your tank's lighting like?

Thanks for all the tips, everyone. Gonna grab a test kit and some plants this weekend. Appreciate the help!

Just got my first betta and wanna make sure I'm doing everything right. What's the absolute must-have checklist for beginners? Got a 5-gallon tank, heater, and filter, but not sure about water changes or feeding.

I run the lights for about 10 hours a day. Could that be too much? They're on a timer, but I've never thought about cutting it back.

Could be low oxygen levels. Have you checked surface agitation? If your filter output isn't breaking the surface much, try adjusting it or adding an air stone. Platies are sensitive to oxygen levels, especially in warmer water.


Thanks, I'll try that. The filter flow is pretty low, so that might ...

My Platies have been acting weird lately, swimming erratically near the surface. Tank's a 20 gallon, parameters are 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Temp's steady at 78F with a Fluval heater. They're eating fine but seem skittish. Any ideas?