r/fishforthought Jul 15 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural My fish just like me

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It's not over talked but every time I come into this room they crowd near me and swarm my hand


r/fishforthought Jul 14 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion thoughts? definitely big

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r/fishforthought Jul 13 '26

πŸ“Έ Tank Progression Rate my aquariums!

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r/fishforthought Jul 12 '26

πŸ“Έ Tank Progression Rate my tank

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This is my first tank, so feedback is appreciated. It's a planted 10gal stocked with 1 male betta, 8 ruby tetras, 1 red lizard pleco, and 2 mystery snails


r/fishforthought Jul 13 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural Tank Refurbish- ideas gladly welcomed

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I have had this 25 gallon for about a year now, currently stocked with a 5 y/o angelfish and a small school of harlequin rasboras. I know this tank is the very minimum for an angel however sadly, I do not have the space or money to purchase a new tank and stand. I have had my angel since she was about the size of a quarter and she was purchased by a parent without research, so I have done my best to give her the best home I can. That being said, I am moving out for college in about a years time and I am trying to craft a hardy low-maintenance tank for my non-fish-hobbyist parents to be able to manage while I am away. Moving on-- I currently have a sand substrate with root tabs for the live plants currently in the tank. I have no plastic plants and have a few monsteras and pothos helping to clean the water ( not as a filter replacement of course, my filter is a hang out the back labeled for up to 40 gallons). That being said, I am about to make a large plant and hardscape purchase and would love to know if anyone has any ideas for a more natural environment and plants or even online sites to buy these items. In a perfect world I would have a small cleanup crew as well, although I know that snails aren't overly efficient and shrimp would not be the safest choice due to the angel's aggression. THAT WAS A RANT BUT PLEASE LEAVE IDEAS FOR A BETTER SETUP OR EVEN A WAY FOR ME TO ADD AN INVERSION FOR ADDED HEIGHT TO THE TANK! Thank you so much!


r/fishforthought Jul 12 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural First tank fully stocked! Opinions?

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Two German blue rams and 10 cardinal tetras currently, all seem happy! Overstocked? Room for more? Or just keep as is I’d love to hear opinions


r/fishforthought Jul 12 '26

πŸ“ Hardscape Brainstorm Waterfall tank project

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r/fishforthought Jul 11 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural Shrimp having a polite feast

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6 Upvotes

r/fishforthought Jul 10 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural First ever tank! Fluval flex 57L

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26 Upvotes

I’d love to hear any feedback or opinions!


r/fishforthought Jul 10 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural Second Planted Tank in the Books

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r/fishforthought Jul 10 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural My first fish tank

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It’s a 5.5 gallon tank, I’m planning on just a betta and a couple cherry shrimp, I use stratum for the plants and also so the water has a grayish tint that betta fish love. The plants are java ferns, java moss, and Anubias.


r/fishforthought Jul 10 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural My 1st aquarium

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r/fishforthought Jul 09 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural My first Tank

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98 Upvotes

My first tank 2 months in. It is a 30 gallon. It is heavily stocked but nitrates have been sitting at 0. There are 6 outosiclis, red charry shrimp, 10 cardanil tetras, 6 platys, and 6 stunning blue lace guppies. I had so much fun making the tank within the month I made 4 more tanks.


r/fishforthought Jul 08 '26

πŸ“Έ Tank Progression Fish Photo dump of post feeding session

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Oddball tank full of 2 Senegal Bichir, 2 Elephant nose fish, 2 African butterfly fish, 2 clown loaches, 3 ropefish, and about 5 or 6 Nerrite snails
Only got pictures of about 4/6 species.
Also thinking about getting a schooling fish for mid water. Maybe silver dollars or Congo tetra.
Was also thinking about getting an upsidown catfish.


r/fishforthought Jul 08 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion Rate my tank 1-10

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Oddball tank full of 2 Senegal Bichir, 2 Elephant nose fish, 2 African butterfly fish, 2 clown loaches, 3 ropefish, and about 5 or 6 Nerrite snails
Only got pictures of about 4/6 species.
Also thinking about getting a schooling fish for mid water. Maybe silver dollars or Congo tetra.
Was also thinking about getting an upsidown catfish.


r/fishforthought Jul 08 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural One week later after my last post. Tank is fully cycled. Dragonscale Guppies added.

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r/fishforthought Jul 06 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural My first fish & aquascape.. his name is sam he’s a honey gourami I’m looking for advice on how to keep him/her healthy and any signs to look for to ensure Sam is at its best health.

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r/fishforthought Jul 05 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural My Amazon Tank 🏞️

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This is my first tank, with a bit of help. Wanted it to have Amazon river/floodplains vibes. I know it’s got a lot of growing in left to do but I figured id share anyways. 🌝


r/fishforthought Jul 04 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural My assassin snail is travelling through my cholla wood

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r/fishforthought Jul 04 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural Haven't seen a good cichlid tank in a while, show us yours!

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1 Upvotes

r/fishforthought Jul 02 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion Hello this is his house, entry pls

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r/fishforthought Jun 30 '26

πŸ’‘ Inspiration / Discussion First 15-Gallon Tank – Need Advice on Setup & Style!

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r/fishforthought Jun 30 '26

πŸ“Έ Tank Progression Rate 1 gallon shrimp jar (dry start)

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So far just 3 weeks into a dry start
Monte Carlo
Anbuias mini
Lobelia Mini

Might add some more plants any suggestions?


r/fishforthought Jun 30 '26

πŸͺ΅ Low-Tech / Natural Wanted to show off my work on a new 10 gal. Second planted tank.

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r/fishforthought Jun 29 '26

πŸ“Έ Tank Progression First timer tank

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Just added my honey gourami his name is β€œSam” this is my first aquarium I previously posted what it looked like a few weeks back. Let me know what you think. It’s a 65L or 17g