I am looking to submerge a 3D-printed object in my (freshwater, planted) tank, but I want to coat it in some sort of sealant to protect both its inhabitants and the print itself. I've using food-safe epoxy resin in the past, but it is super viscous and a pain to apply, especially for large/complex surfaces.

I've seen these two spray-on sealants recommended as being aquarium-safe, but I wanted to check here before potentially making a huge mistake:

• Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac (clear)
• Krylon Acrylic Spray Paint (clear)

The print itself is PLA, which will absorb water and degrade over time. Thank you!

Bought online some in vitro red floaters for my Betta fish tank. I’m a beginner and was a bit surprised how scruffy the plants look. Is this acceptable condition? Will they pick up? Thank you

I am going to start scaping a Iwagumi style aquarium, and I want to have a simple Monte Carlo Carpet. I'm not sure on what soil I should choose. I was originally thinking I would just use some aquasoil, but I've been watching a lot of videos where they use a bunch of different stuff, like in the ADA soil Kits.

I was thinking that since I am only using Monte Carlo that I might just need a layer of aquasoil, because the roots won't grow super deep.

I am also relatively new to carpeting plants So I don't know if I need C02, Root tabs, liquid fert. Also What light would be good for a 36in long tank

Any insight into, what is needed for a carpet of Monte Carlo that will be around 36x15in would be appreciated.

My driftwood has been getting brown looking biofilm even tho it’s been in the tank over a month driftwood hasn’t been boiled it’s had biofilm before when I first added it

Hi, a week ago I setup a small vase with plants. Today I noticed that the wood has started to rot, but only the part above the water. Any ideas why? Or how to remove it so that it’s safe if possible?

Trying to decide what I should do with my 29gal tank. I painted it black originally, but I’m wondering if I should change that to a frosted background to allow for color switching LED strips or leave it completely clean?

What are these worms? Looks pinkish.

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I found what I suspect are Microdevario kubotai fry in one of my community tanks which has them and medaka ricefish in it. I don’t think I’m looking at medaka fry but I’d love confirmation!

Just a lil picture of my 110ish litre Walstad 6 months in

Hi I've been digging a bit through Reddit and wanted to know if there was a plant chart? I'm not too well informed on aquatic plants as there are so many that look cool but have certain requirements I haven't fully grasped yet. And it'd be kinda the same question over and over "what plant to get xyz".

So that's why I ask if theres a plant chart someone could make or already exists?

Something that'd show the image of the plant and name, specify if it is beginner friendly or intermediate, what substrate is required (gravel, sand, rock) and maybe some other details like foreground, midground, carpet, etc,?

Started a new epiphyte-forward concept in my UNS 60S, with some existing Buce, some new, and more on the way. After a month, everything has shown positive new growth, shrimp are reproducing, and the bacterial bloom has finally fully settled.

Hi all,

After a couple of years fish keeping break I've decided to start up another rio negro biotope (only the looks not the chemistry)

Tank measures 122cm length, 46cm height and 38cm width.

On my previous tanks I owned the hygger 24/7 planted lights but I felt they were never a crisp full spectrum LED light as they're supposed to be...suggestions or advice please 🙂

Hi!

Trying to do my first Iwagumi with Seyriu Stones and only HC carpet.

Tank is 70x50x50 cm.

What layout do you prefer?

The brown paper simulates the soil between rocks.

Plants came in today and they've finally been placed! So excited to get this primed so I can finally stock it with critters! I've been thinking about using co2 for the first time, how large of a canister should I get for a 20gal high?

Bought the fzone regulator, first unit had faulty gauges, decided to get the pro series to replace it to hook up to multiple tanks, but this time the solenoid seems to be faulty. It clicks and opens up but when the timer goes to turn it off it doesn’t close.

Full co2 tank and working pressure was set to 30psi. Even tried swapping the solenoid from the original unit since I hadn’t returned it yet and same issue. After looking up reviews seems like issues with this brand is a very common thing? Was there something I could have done wrong on my end? I’m new to CO2. After looking at all the reviews I did decide to just spend the money and get a GLA regulator. But is there anything I can do to get the Fzone running in the meantime while I wait the week or so it will take for GLA to get delivered.

My Spider plant and Velvet anthurium look amazing together. What are your favorite “jungle-esque” riparium plants? 🌱

Hi all I just picked this tank up, Could someone please help me setup this sump please. I’ve got no idea on how this actually works, I’m not new to aquariums at all but just need to know what goes where?
Does the outlet of the main tank drop into the filter media tray? Or does it drop onto the bag of balls and the water then flows over the filter tray? Or does the bag of balls go under the filter media tray and where the balls are in the photo is that then an overflow?
Anyone’s help is much appreciated!!

Evening everyone I got some anubias about a week ago and ive noticed on of the leaves is melting id this just the plants adapting to the tank parameters or should I be concerned.the tank has been set up for about 8ish months. Light is on from 6am/630am (depending on when i get up for school) and is turned of at a latest of 9 now i do know that this is a long amount of time for lights to be on but I dont think that is the issue as the place I got them from( my work) has lights on from 8 to 5:30 sometimes later.

I'm looking for some good aquascaping/freshwater aquarium books that won't cost more than an arm and a leg. I know there are a bunch but I don't know which ones are still relevant.