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Aquarium Size Help hey i've got a 10 gal tank. it measurments are 20x10x12. problem is that i want i largee tank. is there a standard a tank that would still have a ba se...	RLHam3	3	13-Sep-2008 09:11
What Do You Do In A Blackout? Well 3 weeks into our tropical adventure with fish and we got a 13 hour blackout Is there anything available that will cut in to replace the elect...	linnie	13	09-Sep-2008 18:36
What to do with 55g... Well as I had also just reported, sadly I lost my flowerhorn. But at same time, its better to move on and not sulk. I'm trying to figure out what to d...	monkeyboy	3	15-Aug-2008 04:08
Feeding Time??? Well things seem to be going good but I have had so many non fish owners telling me so much that I thought I better get advice from you guys Is th...	linnie	4	10-Aug-2008 03:24
I am becoming a tropical fish owner HI everyone I am so excited but also very nervous. Hubby and I have bought an aquarium that is already set up with some beautiful fish. We pick the...	linnie	6	08-Aug-2008 00:50
Has it Cycled? I have an ADA ammazonia substrate in the new tank, set up 21.07.08. The filters had been cycling for months on an established tank, prior to the day...	TW	11	01-Aug-2008 15:53
Starting 10 Gallon ok ummm if u read my other topic youll know my tank is suffering from massive limescale buildup and so far viniger and a razor blade isnt workin...	skyeye	7	22-Jul-2008 20:24
Old Tank, Lime Scale Problem Im gonna put my old tank back up, its a plain 10 gallon. The problem is, i seem to have a ton of limescale buildup. i dont wanna have to buy a new tan...	skyeye	12	17-Jul-2008 05:22
Weather Loach And Cichlid i was thinkin about puttin 2 weather loaches in a 30gal with a firemouth cichlid. if i make sure that the loaches are established first and bigger tha...	RLHam3	2	16-Jul-2008 00:09
Got a tank for tropicals Pages: 1, 2 Am paying it off it is a juwel rekord 70 61 x 31 x 46cm Approx 70L Rekord 70 Aquarium - All the work is done, all you have to do is add the fish, p...	TravelingGypsy	35	14-Jul-2008 14:08
Bacterial Supplements. What are your opinions on bacterial supplements? Have you used 'em, are they worth a try?...	mnventurer	5	04-Jul-2008 15:51
Tank not cycling. I've had fish in my 20g tank for two weeks now and it hasn't started w/the cycle. I bought a real test kit instead of the worthless strips the LFS em...	mnventurer	7	26-Jun-2008 04:37
Need help with my new tank! Hello I want to get a 9 gallon tank and will be cycling with Zebra Danio. My problem is I have been researching a lot and getting many different an...	Meloismine	5	24-Jun-2008 17:56
Help! I want to get some tetras(3) and maybe 1 or 2 other freshwater fishes. But I want to know if I can just leave tap water out for 3-4 days amd then put...	Meloismine	3	24-Jun-2008 17:52
20 Gallons Of Fun Well I just started my first tank in like 15 years. I decided to do a planted tank with a couple of swords and a bunch of bogwood that I found at the...	lsburton	16	17-Jun-2008 03:02
??? Are 5 stage filtration systems good? thanks,...	Meloismine	1	15-Jun-2008 19:30
New Tank I am a college student and I will be setting up a very small tank in my dorm room. The Tank is 2.5 gallons. I have kept fish before, but in a 15 gal...	scott0911	3	02-Jun-2008 23:48
Beginner looking for Advice on tank Hey Guys I have recently got into tropical fish! My tank is approx. 60 litres and it has a good filter, a good heater, a bubbler, an inch of aquariu...	KieranW	13	23-May-2008 19:56
Betta Fish Blues. Caring for my "coworker" who happens to be a fish. My supervisor recently brought a Betta fish (his name is Tuesday) to the office for all of us to enjoy. I'm really happy she did this because watchin...	Menachik	6	20-May-2008 15:36
20 Gallon Tank in Need of Makeover and TLC I currently take care of my boyfriend's six danios (they are very hardy fish!). My goal is to build up his 20 gallon tank which will probably be easi...	Menachik	2	16-May-2008 06:50
Discus Any one know how big of tank you MUST have for discus? I'd like to get a few of these fish and have forever! Just dont have a big house at the moment...	spankym13	12	06-May-2008 05:13
Cloudy but is it just dust? I have a new tank (tank 10) with 200ltrs or 53 US gal of actual water. I have the usual cloudy water but I am wondering if it is just dust or is it ai...	Brengun	6	05-May-2008 03:18
Gravel Vacum hey i generally use a gravel vac for water changes cas it gets a bunch of the gross stuff out. if i have sand on the bottom of the aquarium instead of...	RLHam3	4	03-May-2008 18:00
New small tank Hi! Apart from having a couple of gold fish when i was quite young i am quite new to this whole aquarium thing. I have a 10Litre tank approx 2.5 Gallo...	Alilou716	10	29-Apr-2008 00:17
Brackishwater hey i've been keeping freshwater aquariums for about 4 years. mainly southamerican cichlids. Anyways i have everything i need for a freshwater aquariu...	RLHam3	2	28-Apr-2008 01:24
Replacement for active carbon filter Hi, I have a Eheim Liberty 150 hang-on filter in my 20G/70 Lt tank, which has now finaly been cycled. I have been reading these forums in regards to...	orlichf	7	25-Apr-2008 03:47
Which first fish I'm in the process of setting up a 180l freshwater tank, using the fishless cycle method. It looks like my levels are starting to become fish habital...	JayBee	8	23-Apr-2008 02:41
Too much current? Hi I have a 10 gallon tank which is in it's 2nd week of cycling ( ..with a fish.. ). My girlfriend bought me a Betta so I had to hook him up wit...	rose1id	17	16-Apr-2008 00:57
Tank Swapping Ok, question.... As I'm faced with the possibility of having to let go of my flower horn that is in my 55g, I am in the planning stages of swapping ta...	monkeyboy	4	09-Apr-2008 02:30
New tank - what sort of fish do you recommend? Hi everyone Am setting up another tank and will be moving my Oscar and my 2 Maingano's into the new tank. Looking for suggestions on what fish - loo...	Finn	18	25-Mar-2008 06:03
Stocking Advice Please! My husband and I recently purchased a 125g long tank. We are looking to consolidate some of the fish from our other tanks into a nice community tank....	nx2ured	3	21-Mar-2008 01:33
Feather-tailed Catfish & Moonlught Gouramis Looking to buy some Moonlight Gourami's also Looking to buy a Feather-tailed Catfish, i have one large feathertail but i dont know how to sex them and...	wildnotmild	2	18-Mar-2008 07:19
Positioning a Hang on filter Long time reader - first time poster I have a new 20g / 70Lt tank and have bought a new hang on filter. My question is which side do I put the filter...	orlichf	4	18-Mar-2008 02:53
Getting A New Tank: hi, i am now interested in getting a new 75g to replace my aging 55g. I was going to try to referbrish the 55g and eventually get it going with someth...	brandeeno	11	14-Mar-2008 04:12
Anubias and driftwood Question - am establishing a new tank and have obtain 2 DW's with the Anubias plant established - is this a good move being a new tank set up? Tank i...	Finn	12	11-Mar-2008 23:33
20 G planted breeder Finally, at long last, the 20G has finally cycled, PH-GH-KH all stabilized for over a week now. Going to make a honest attempt to get a successful spa...	Ironhand74	9	11-Mar-2008 06:53
Question. Hey Guys, I've never had fish before. I just bought a 10gal aquarium kit and set it up lastnight. There are no fish or plants in it. [link]http://...	Poobles	19	29-Feb-2008 18:06
From temp 3ft to new 5ft tank with a minium of cycle if at all How I changed from a temporary tank to the 5ft replacement tank, with no or any noticeable signs of a cycling process. My 5ft tank just cracked as I...	keithgh	7	28-Feb-2008 07:21
Tank Number 4 A friend had to move, and couldn't take their tank and offered it to me. Who am I to say no? It's a 10G with a Tetra Whisper filter, horrible white...	fishsage	8	27-Feb-2008 21:40
New to it all Hi everyone! Just gettin started with tropical fish, and just wanted to know which other live bearers i could go for with a pair of swords? Had a bit...	taztastic	6	15-Feb-2008 01:26
Stocking Suggestions: 48" x 15" x 18" (212 Litre Volume / 191 Litre Probable Volume) Hello Can anyone provide me with some sensible stocking suggestions from the following tank: 48" x 15" x 18" (212 Litre Volume / 191 Litre Probable...	scanqld	8	14-Feb-2008 08:19
Cloudy Water I have a 90 Gallon, planted tank that is in its third week. I I still have cloudiness in the water. I've done two, 50% water changes in the past wee...	todash19	8	14-Feb-2008 05:54
CAE by himself OK, I really like this guy.... he has personality! I am thinking I am gonna put him in the 10G by himself with a nice stone cave structure I made. Wha...	fishsage	6	12-Feb-2008 05:14
New HOB filter I'm wanting to get a new HOB filter for my 30g, the topfin filter that my aquarium came with is fine but I am just looking for something a little bett...	coltsfan	14	10-Feb-2008 09:48
New Tank - 250 Litre Due to a number of problems I lost all my fish apart from my Peppered Catfish (x4). So I have started again. I thought I'd start a blog or thread of m...	rainsford	12	03-Feb-2008 01:23
Help in utilizing new tanks I need some help, or sugestions with what I can do with 2 new tanks that I purchased. I currently have a 120 Gallon tank which I stocked with Cichlid...	MrJones	3	26-Jan-2008 10:09
Buying Fish Hi... Any suggestion where I can buy fish on line that is pretty reasonally cheep & not so high on there shipping? I leave in this small town and we d...	sugarcookie	6	25-Jan-2008 04:33
Rainwater in Aquariums Hey guys not sure if this is the right spot or not, but just wondering if anyone uses rainwater in their aquariums for setup and water changes? I did...	Saxon	11	22-Jan-2008 20:23
Which tank? 36" x 24" x 24" holds close to 90 gal whereas a 48" x 18" x 24" holds the same water. The 36" costs $165 but the 48" costs $189. Both tanks are the sa...	Brengun	7	22-Jan-2008 01:16
Starting over.. for the 3rd or fourth time.... Many Q's Ok fellas and girl fellas My 30g is going crazy and i dont know why, si i have decided to evacuate some fish into my 10g. My 10g has been sitting for...	eat_ham222	10	20-Jan-2008 00:15

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