substrate

as the title suggests i have a few questions about jack dempseys. here we go. 1- is a 65 gal suibtable for a pair? 2-is a boyu fef 230 suitable for a single/ pair dempsey?if not is there a suitable budget filter? 3-best food for dempseys 4-can a dempsey tank be planted? 5- any tips for these...

Ok so I have a densely planted aquarium in my 36g bow front that has been running for about 2 weeks... Co2 running in the tank with a odyysea t5 light fixture. I dirted my tank with miracle gro organic potting mix and capped it with all purpose sand I bought from home Depot. I'm starting to...

Good afternoon ladies and gents of MFK In a month I will be setting up my first large tank (250L 4ft long) and need a few tidbits of help.:confused: I plan on building my tank around a few small, flat stones and medium pieces of driftwood at the back to leave plenty of swim space and rear...

Good afternoon ladies and gents of MFK In a month I will be setting up my first large tank (250L 4ft long) and need a few tidbits of help.:confused: I plan on building my tank around a few small, flat stones and medium pieces of driftwood at the back to leave plenty of swim space and rear...

Can someone please help me identify What this is in my tank... I have been trying to figure out if I missed the egg laying process for my jack dempseys and still am left with no answers.. But there is is this almost gel looking stuff in areas of my tank especially in there nest they dug, which...

My question is to have substrate or not? I have seen so many pictures of either or. Pro's and Con's of both would be much appreciated. I personally have one of each. The one with substrate has just enough to slightly cover the bottom. My rays bunch it up and make it useful for them...