> I have raised most of my fish in bare tanks with just the filter and water. I
> always try to put something dark over the outside of the bottom, back and
> sides of the tank (I usually painted them, or taped garbage bags to the tank).
>
> I've always found the bare approach was easier when doing water changes and
> keep track of dead fish etc etc.
Then you dumped your tanks off here and I ruined them all by putting
livebearers and plants in them all. :)
Rhonda
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