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125 gal on 2nd floor apt? I am currently running a 55 gal acrylic tank on a 2nd floor apt. building. it's been up for two years with no problems. Now i plan on upgrading to a...	DoTrain	4	09-Feb-2005 15:45
Possible tank arrangment... Ok... in a 55 gal. tank I'm thinking of going with: 2 zebra plecos, 3 electric yellows, 5 chilumbas, and 8 rams (not sure on specific type of ram) tot...	highjinx	4	09-Feb-2005 01:55
Cycling a new tank... Will the fish be alright? I know that some people use certain fish in order to help cycle their tank. However, I plan on setting up a tank around a Betta. Would he be a good c...	neurotica1983	11	08-Feb-2005 12:25
Which tropical fish to add??? I already have a 20 gal. tank with some neons, rasboras, and danios in it, but I want to start a 55 gal. tank and don't know what to put in it! I'm lo...	highjinx	6	08-Feb-2005 09:22
Actually 9 Gal.... Hi all, This relates to my other recent thread in this category (http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Getting%20Started/53962.html) To give some...	geesloper	2	08-Feb-2005 00:03
SNAILS!!!! Ok, I can't figure this out....I looked in my tank today, and I have a bunch of little snails!! How do I get rid of them?!?! I didn't ever have a sna...	Canadian_Mickey	14	06-Feb-2005 05:18
Substrate For Planted Tank Was is the best substrate to use in a planted tank? Would fine sand or thick gravel be better? I'm setting up a planted 10 gallon and wanna make sur...	IhAvEsOmEfIsH	4	05-Feb-2005 06:30
Where to get ammonia?? hey there.. after reading an article on fishless cycling it stated that i will need a source of armonia for this to happen... where or how can i get i...	r0b3y	8	04-Feb-2005 16:06
Stocking suggestions for a 5 gal (?) Hi All, Apologies for adding to the long list of postings for 'stocking suggestions for...' but I couldn't find one for very small tanks. My LFS ha...	geesloper	10	03-Feb-2005 03:51
Choices???? Ok I know I want a 55 gallon glass aquarium with a sand bottum, but i don't know whether i should go with fluorescent light or incandescent light. W...	highjinx	6	02-Feb-2005 18:54
Which fish for a cycle? Hi, My new 10 gal. has been up and running since Jan 23 this year, with my one male Betta being acclimated on Jan 25. I've also been adding the new...	Fish On The Brains	7	30-Jan-2005 21:02
Sand vs. Gravel Im thingking of starting a 55 gal. tank which would be a step up from my 20 tall, but I can't decide whether to go with sand or gravel. Personaly i th...	highjinx	3	30-Jan-2005 18:58
Starting over OK i've been reading my brains out and can't quite find the answer; here's my situation, i moved my old tank from one side of the loungeroom to the ot...	dannisyvette	8	30-Jan-2005 11:38
trying this again i have had my tanks set up for along time now like for years and in the last couple trys i cant seem to get it right. i want to start up my last tank...	bettachris	3	30-Jan-2005 08:29
New 10 gal. and lighting I just got a new 10 gal. kit that came with a full hood and light fixture in-one. It supports 2 25W max. incadescent bulbs (currently has 2 15W). My...	Fish On The Brains	4	29-Jan-2005 14:31
Odd size tank... I just bought a "new" used tank. I was told it was a 30 gallon. Since she only wanted $50 for everything, I bought it right away without even seeing i...	T/A	9	28-Jan-2005 18:25
Filter and tank Hi all, I was wondering if a fluval 204 would be sufficiant for a 50gal? I'm using a fluval 204 for my current 25gal and is this overfiltering?...	BigGee168	6	27-Jan-2005 20:02
All-In-One Tanks Heya guys, just one long question for you. My dad is going to have a small tropical tank on his desk (knew i'd eventually convert him from his big, st...	T'Ark'An'Ni Ak'Kan	11	26-Jan-2005 15:33
eheim filters hi, i currently have a 55 gallon with 2 filters in my tank. one is an aquaclear and the other one is a topfin (came with the tank). both of these are...	terka27	4	24-Jan-2005 12:03
29 gal Im setting up a 29 gal. tank and stocking it with some black neons and some harlequin rasbora, does anyone have any ideas how many i should keep of ea...	Bigworm	5	24-Jan-2005 05:19
Help!!!!!!!!!! Guys i need to know what to put in my new 10 gallon tank...its been running for 2 weeks.....what should i put in there...theres 2 cherry barbs in ther...	Peter17	3	24-Jan-2005 05:01
finally a 55 that looks promising i have been looking everywhere for a 55 gallon tank, and i finally found one for 150 that comes with everything, including fish, ok, i havent called y...	fishyhelper288	6	22-Jan-2005 22:27
Ammonia over 8PPM, need help. New tank 3 weeks ago. Tank has cycled, i.e. I am detecting climbing nitrates. Funny thing was I never detected nitrites during the cycle. I assume I...	johnw3	15	22-Jan-2005 05:43
Anti-Parasitic Food Hey guys, I was just about to start treating my tank for what i believe to be worms, with the Jungle Anti-Parasite food. It says not to feed any oth...	SamanthaStorm	4	21-Jan-2005 10:43
Setting up a tank. I have a 23L/5g Meiko Paradise Grand Aquarium, i've looked all over the net for a picture of it, but can't find one, so i guess i'll just have to desc...	Amy	2	19-Jan-2005 06:36
Anwsers Fast!!!!!!!!! I have just set up 10 gallon tank....2 weeks old.....and i am wondering if i can add 2 flag fish? i already have 2 cherry barbs and a gold barb in the...	Peter17	6	19-Jan-2005 04:08
acclamation debate (this should be good!!!) Wow I want yall to check this out....... this is from aquruimfish.net . We have tested these methods of acclimating fish many times under many varyin...	brtaylor2000	13	18-Jan-2005 10:09
Fresh start after nitrite spike and dead fish. ba sed on this thread [link=http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/The%20Hospital/53009.html?200501141901]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Th...	Iron Mike	5	16-Jan-2005 20:18
disinfecting what is the suitable ratio for bleach and water when disinfecting a tank?...	Nick	1	16-Jan-2005 05:24
6 Galon oct. tank (Freshwater specs) I was thinking of restarting my 6 gallon tank, I was hoping to have a tank that could have a school of neon tetras and possibly another fish as a cen...	RurouniX	2	15-Jan-2005 16:45
I need help! Hi folks. I think I screwd up. I set up my new 20gal. up the day after Christmas. I waited 5 days to move any fish from my old tank. I moved 4. I wait...	freso	4	15-Jan-2005 03:00
Getting a new tank need help =] hey there well i'm buying a 2nd hand tank.. it is 110cm long 35cm wide 45cm high.. if i am correct i think it is about 170 liters.. but yea.. just wa...	r0b3y	10	14-Jan-2005 23:13
New 20 Gallon long tank Hey guys, I just purchased a new tank, its a 20 gallon long. I have it set-up and its been cycled and has all of my existing fish in it ( 3 corys and...	SamanthaStorm	7	14-Jan-2005 23:10
Cycle Anybody who has used product could you give me some feedback on how effective they found it? Cheers...	gmanoz	10	14-Jan-2005 07:42
New tank...many questions! I have just set up a new 10 gallon tanmk the has been running for about 2 weeks. Everything seems to be peachy! Here are some of my questions: Q: W...	Peter17	3	14-Jan-2005 06:42
Fishless cycling??????? I have been maturing a filter in my 10 gallon for about 2 mmonths and also 3 bags of gravel, I asked someone at an aquarium, not my lfs, and they said...	labrakitty	2	14-Jan-2005 00:07
Gourami Questions In the past month all 5 of my fish died so yesterday when the last one died, i emptied my tank. Without thinking i put some soap into the tank and i...	mike293	4	11-Jan-2005 12:01
one bit of advice for newbies.... Pages: 1, 2 Hi friends, with christmas coming up we may have some newbies asking for tanks for Chrissy or researching it. If you could give some kind advice to n...	wish-ga	20	10-Jan-2005 17:12
Beginner stocking questions Hi there, I am currently cycling a US 65g tank with 2 serpae and 4 bleeding heart tetras. I would like to have a community tank but would like some su...	Deb2fish	5	08-Jan-2005 18:50
New Tank Ideas Plz I have recently upgraded my tank to a 36"x18"x12" tank i have a Syno Network (Upside Down) catfish. Looking for some ideas of fish to keep. Pic of Ta...	brimcv	3	06-Jan-2005 23:11
Advice needed 1. I am new to the hobby and believe I've made the classic beginner's error of overstocking my aquarium before it has completed its nitrogen cycle ....	gmanoz	4	06-Jan-2005 17:04
my fish don't like me!--feeding help Hi. I hope someone can help me out. I've moved up from goldfish to swordfish and silverdollars. I've had them in the tank about 48 hours, and they...	whitless	5	05-Jan-2005 07:41
Funny smell?..need help! Hey, I just got a new tank..( 10 gallon ) about 3 days ago. Iam letting the filter run without adding anymore fish. ( there are 4 barbs in there...	Peter17	7	05-Jan-2005 02:31
New tanks, spreading out stock... need opinions I'm hopefully getting two used ten gallon tanks in the next week or so and hoping to spread out my stocking levels. I KNOW my current ten gallon is ov...	kitten	6	04-Jan-2005 17:49
When will these tanks cycle???? Hi, I have 2 tanks that I have started about 2 and a 1/2 weeks ago. 1 is about 40 litre the other is about 180 litre. I have only added water conditio...	dashman	10	03-Jan-2005 11:09
When should I first clean my filter Hi there, My 10 gal tank is currently cycling. It's been going a bit over 2 weeks now and is now showing zero ammonia. The tank has a UG filter, powe...	ninjabill	5	03-Jan-2005 08:07
New tank...help? I just bought a new 10 gallon tank and i have 4 barbs in there now. Does anyone have any suggustions of medicines or treatments that are good for my t...	Peter17	3	03-Jan-2005 06:05
Setting up a new tank i need advice! hey...quick question! i have some golden barbs and some cherry barbs in my new 10 gallon tank. only 4 fish in all. what are some interesting, pea...	Peter17	5	02-Jan-2005 01:23
Just a few things... Ok, I have a 15"12"48" tank (37 US gallons) Just two questions really. 1. Bolivian ram, dwarf gouramis, bronze cories and guppies - Are they alri...	Communist Hamster	9	01-Jan-2005 00:40
Powerheads I am setting up a 46 gallon bow front tank and was wondering about powerheads and undergravel filters. Do I need an undergravel filter? Someone at t...	kidsmom	7	31-Dec-2004 09:10

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