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Sunken room Want your opinions. Hi guys. I have come up with an idea I want to try and implement in my 45 gallon that I am planning now. however, I would like your opinions on it...	FishKeeperJim	3	07-Oct-2007 17:53
Refill Trix So my to refill my planted 40g after a water change, I put a plate between my 5gal bucket and the water... the problem is I need someone else to hold...	Krunchy	5	02-Oct-2007 06:34
Anyone have issues with rainbow slate Hi all, I've been out of Aquaria for about a year now, and just started up my long dormant 29gal. On looking back, I should have checked this slat...	clippers1996	5	01-Oct-2007 23:36
Sand hey guys and gals ive been thinking about putting sand in my 30 gal. ive heard sand can sometimes be troublesome. i have two fish in my tank that woul...	sora	16	30-Sep-2007 21:47
Cheap Tips for my 29g? Pages: 1, 2 http://www.34i.org/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=sunset-tank The new pics of the tank are at the beginning right now - I removed...	viciouschiapet	20	30-Sep-2007 20:39
Drift wood I have a piece that is like 3 weeks submerged, the dang thing still wont stay down on its own accord... I have rocks keeping it down now... really how...	Krunchy	5	25-Sep-2007 12:07
My driftwood made my water look like iced tea. Okay here is the deal. I bought two pieces of driftwood i soaked them for about a week, they have been in my tank for about 2 weeks maybe a lil more....	Mint805	17	09-Sep-2007 21:45
Changed your look? conversation starter: Have you gone from natural tank to crazy decor? Or been fluro fan and toned it down? Or are you a dyed in the...	wish-ga	7	30-Aug-2007 15:33
Completely Changing Over Substrate Have you had to do it? Did you want a new look? Or was it to suit new stock? Share your experiences... the good the bad and the frustrating...	wish-ga	4	19-Aug-2007 01:38
Sand as a substrate I do recall seeing a thread discussing sand as a substrate but it seems to have expired or some such... I have a 55g I am making plans for. As I wou...	ScottF	10	21-Jul-2007 18:22
Substrate, Lighting, Backdrop. can you have too light of a substrate, and too much lighting, that will brighten the substrate even more? if that question made sense... and will it s...	CucumberSlices	5	20-Jul-2007 20:52
My 32lt bay window Betta tank I thought it was about time I posted a few photos of my actual 32lt Betta tank. I am still waiting/looking for more Crypt nevilii. The Anubias Nana...	keithgh	11	11-Jul-2007 05:33
Help with making my tank look alittle better my tank was very bare untill I put the piece of driftwood in the tank but I'm still not happy with the way it's looking if somebody could give me some...	antman08015	4	10-Jul-2007 08:54
Granite Rocks Ok I found some really nice Granite Rocks in my mothers yard... I can't boil them don't have a big enough pot so I'm gonna have to bake em how long an...	antman08015	2	09-Jul-2007 02:06
Found some great rocks I found some awsome rocks at a river when I went trout fishing this weekend. They are the kind that are flattish/round, you know like river rocks. I...	RNJ_Punk	11	08-Jul-2007 08:09
Back of Tank-Ideas please I dont have anything on the back of my tank. You can see right thru to the wall. I dont want to get any of that fake plant looking background and the...	zookeper	3	01-Jul-2007 17:22
Pea gravel V.S. River stones Pages: 1, 2 Which do you prefer.I like river stone for many reasons...	shadowtheblacklab	22	17-Jun-2007 16:45
Rocks I have a collection of rocks I have gathered on various travels here and there... Is it ok to use those in my aquarium after rinsing/soaking? Some o...	ScottF	6	15-Jun-2007 02:25
Rocks and eggcrate I want to create a rockpile in my 55 for my Mbuna. The substrate will be either pool filter sand or play sand. Do i put the eggcrate on the bottom of...	desiredusername	11	06-Jun-2007 23:52
Humus? Humus, What is this stuff, why does it grow on the gravel of my planted tanks? Why does it grow on the leaves of the plants? Should I try to get rid...	des_sniper	5	28-May-2007 05:29
I need rocks! I am moving soon, and I want to take this time to re-design my 46gallon tank so it is propor for my Mbuna. When I was origionally planning the tank,...	Inkling	4	26-Apr-2007 21:12
Driftwood = No Tan hi guys i have soaked the wood for 1.5 weeks and scrubed it 3 times and have boiled it. Today after its 3 scrub there was nealy no tan in the water....	juwel-180	7	24-Apr-2007 06:14
Mopani Wood question? I have a 5g eclipse hex that I'm in the process of putting back together. It will have a 5" half coconut shell cave with Java Moss attached, some Java...	batzany	5	23-Apr-2007 00:15
Sand Types / Best To Use Just want to get opinions. But i'm going to set up a tank with salamanders and was going to use sand as the substrate. And read a while back that som...	monkeyboy	7	22-Apr-2007 05:26
Put oil on Backgrounds? Pages: 1, 2 Don't know if this is the right forum for this but it said, "setting up your tank visually", under the forum name. So........... concerning "visuall...	fish patty	32	20-Apr-2007 18:18
Getting Rocks From My Backyard I just found a really cool rock that I am going to put in my aquarium. I know that "standard procedure" is to boil the rock for a while, but what el...	MoFish	19	18-Apr-2007 21:58
Background Suggestions? This is my 30g...rummynoses, kuhliis, gourami, RTBS and we'll be adding an angel this weekend. The tank tends to be dark, I think because of the subs...	Theresa_M	10	18-Apr-2007 00:45
Need suggestions for my tank Hi, Here are a few pics of my 29g tank. It was planted two weeks ago. Please give your suggestions to make it look better. Here are a couple of sugges...	mughal113	17	14-Apr-2007 15:42
Help Me Aquascape Please! Ok so I have had my 55 gallon, moderately planted, community tank setup for about 4 months now. I just havent gotten the aquascape I have wanted tho...	RNJ_Punk	5	12-Apr-2007 00:21
Biotope i was thinking of doing a biotope in a 60gal that im going to purchase. i have a bgk that is going into the tank anyone have any ideas how to set up a...	sodaaddict84	4	04-Apr-2007 02:20
Pea Stone? Can I use Pea Stone in my tank if I rinse and boil it? I have a 155 gal. I'm setting up. Tank gravel is going to run me $75-$100 at my LFS, and the p...	Blazzaro	10	28-Mar-2007 13:30
Best Books to Read What are the best books to read/buy for a better understanding of the proper design, set up for planted tanks? "Don't Panic"...	djrichie	5	27-Mar-2007 17:22
Which Way Looks Best I'm having another go at putting up this poll to ask people's opinion about which way to position my new driftwood. Here is the 1st choice. the ot...	TW	12	21-Mar-2007 14:49
Diftwood What type of wood works the best? Can I use a piece of oak any other type of wood I find in the forest. I would like to add piece to my one of my ta...	aaronfry	18	19-Mar-2007 18:31
Multiple substraights I was thinking of using sand AND gravel in my first tank, a 55 gallon. My thought here is using a 1.5 inch strip of clear plastic to keep the two som...	Ketso	6	19-Mar-2007 01:29
Add Laterite To Substrate? I am upgrading my lighting in my 29G from 40W to a CF 65W light fixture. Right now i have low light plants in regular gravel but want to start getting...	Brian1216	4	07-Mar-2007 02:42
RiverRocks/Stones-Ok to use? Are Riverstones safe to use? I already have some in my tank, so i would like to know if the...	GobyFan2007	8	01-Mar-2007 01:05
Lava Rocks Just found a bucket of large lava rocks in garage (Start to clean up in there had to stop to big of a job) is there any problems with using them in th...	djrichie	12	27-Feb-2007 20:24
Challenge... man this is challenging i am loach frenzy, so i did some research but i don't know if i could find the right plant for my 55g tank. 1st - plant nee...	khai	6	26-Feb-2007 17:00
Aquarium lighting? Hi All. I have a 20 gallon tank with a pair of cichlids in it (separated by a divider, because they are both mean as bulldogs!). Anyway, the lighting...	Nyteflame	6	20-Feb-2007 05:13
Inexpensive and plant friendly? Just got a 'new to me' 55 gallon (see posting in general freshwater if you're interested) and need to decide on a substrate. So... the crux of the mat...	kitten	2	08-Feb-2007 07:00
Storing Decorations and Substrate After a few deaths, I consolidated two of my tanks and dismantled the empty one. I don't want to set it up again since I will be moving this spring. H...	Cowch	4	08-Feb-2007 02:36
Is this tank safe? My newest tank is going to be at my other office and I am going to have a snow theme. Would this be safe in the tank? [link]http://shop.lego.com/prod...	Doedogg	10	05-Feb-2007 18:30
My 25 gallon i just added more plants to my 25 gallon, its my first time actually aquascaping, tell me wat you think http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p252/renega...	renegade545	1	03-Feb-2007 02:22
Hiding Airstones What do you use to hide airstones? Has anyone ever made anything to cover them soecificaly? Here are a couple that I have made. http://i118.photobu...	FishKeeperJim	10	31-Jan-2007 20:10
Airstone use Do you use an airstone? If so How many?...	FishKeeperJim	11	25-Jan-2007 10:18
Treating New Wood I won some very nice pieces of driftwood from ebay. The auction states that ' driftwood is untreated, straight from the beach .' Do I still need...	Theresa_M	1	25-Jan-2007 03:50
Need A New Look This is my 30g....gourami, rummynoses, kuhliis. Will be adding a clown plec and group of [link=green fire tetras]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/pro...	Theresa_M	5	12-Jan-2007 22:29
Using Sea Shells In The Fishtank I am considering putting some sea shells in my fish tanks. We have one tank with guppies, one with goldfish and one with a crab in it. I know that s...	ravenluna	2	05-Jan-2007 02:46
A new look hi guys this is what i have at the moment http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f125/juwel-180/Photo-0063_000-1.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f...	juwel-180	6	29-Dec-2006 00:43

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