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This there an alternative brand to the API Master Kit? Anything that is slightly cheaper? Or how long does the master kit usually last and is it worth the price?

I'm hoping to start a lovely sorority in my 50g tank and while I have enough to get the stuff I have to have, like heater and all that, I may be coming up a bit short on decorations/plants. So I'm hoping there may be some cheaper alternatives, like I've seen people use coffee mugs and...

Here's the deal: I'd love to buy some amazing shelters and decorations for my new-ish tank, but to be honest I can't find any good ones (by good I mean nice looking, non-questionable quality, and not waaay too big) So, are there any common items you could use in place of decorations? I have...

Does anyone know if there is an alternative way to keep betta? When I say alternative, I mean something that's not a glass aquarium tank or fish bowl. Or plastic critter container. I was thinking something along the lines of a plastic storage container. My brother has 2 snapping turtles that...